When conveyor downtime threatens productivity, Synergy’s portable belt vulcanising press delivers a fast, durable and field-ready solution.
Emblematic of a legacy spanning three decades, Synergy Industrial Services has evolved from humble beginnings into a trusted global supplier of conveyor belt solutions.
Beginning its journey in 1996, representing Germany’s Phoenix-Conti Group in the Indian market, the company quickly built a reputation for delivering reliable steel cord belts and steep angle conveyor systems.
This early success laid the foundation for Synergy’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in an industrial-park township outside Kolkata, where it now produces a full suite of specialised equipment tailored to modern mining demands.
Synergy’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities have earned it a major footprint across global markets, with exports reaching countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Its equipment supports operations in key sectors such as mining, steel and cement, and Synergy counts global heavyweights like ArcelorMittal, ContiTech, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, ThyssenKrupp, and UltraTech Cement among its clients.
Driven by a philosophy of transparency and customer-first service, Synergy’s approach to total belt management combines cutting-edge design, in-house manufacturing and on-site servicing, making it a partner of choice for material handling systems worldwide.
Hiking productivity, shrinking timelines
Downtime is one of the costliest concerns for mining operations, where any interruption to conveyor belt systems can disrupt production and significantly impact bottom lines.
Conveyor belts are the lifeblood of bulk material movement. When they fail, the pressure is immediate.
Synergy’s portable belt vulcanising press is engineered to quickly restore functionality, offering sites a mobile, high-integrity solution for belt splicing and repair, even in remote settings.
Purpose-built for agility and reliability, the compact press uses a combination of precision heat, high-torque pressure, and fast cooling to create strong, durable joins across all standard belt types, including fabric, steel cord, and aramid-reinforced designs.
Unlike traditional workshop-bound systems, this unit is designed for rugged field application. With its robust platens, efficient pressure system, and advanced cooling technology, the unit delivers fast turnaround times, typically between 30 minutes and several hours, depending on belt size and thickness.
The result is a splice that not only withstands pressure but also meets common operational demands of heavy-duty, continuous-use mining environments.
‘‘The company’s product suite is the result of ongoing dialogue with customers and an emphasis on engineering for real-world application,” Synergy managing director KS Adhikari said. “All products manufactured at Synergy are tailor made and specially engineered to customers’ specific requirements.
“We focus on three major products in order of priority, the first being the portable belt vulcanising press for global conveyor belt users.
“The second is our belt-changing equipment and the third is our steep-angle conveyor system. Each has attracted international business from various mining and material handling sectors.”
The portable belt vulcanising press is part of Synergy’s broader range of conveyor maintenance technologies, designed to support operators from installation to ongoing servicing.
One standout innovation is the company’s belt-changing equipment – featuring coilers, winders and decoilers – which streamlines the complex belt-replacement process.
These systems are equipped with squirrel-cage motors, integrated gearboxes and direct drive functionality to help ensure consistent linear speed and dependable control in high-pressure environments.
Constructed with durability in mind, the belt-changing systems can be customised to suit the layout and physical constraints of any mine site.
Ready for the world, ready for site
One of the areas that sets Synergy apart is its commitment to a full-circle service model that supports customers beyond delivery.
“Installation support is a core activity at Synergy,” Adhikari said.
“Whenever equipment is delivered, we strive to support the project on installation and commissioning. Post-installation, we support our customers with commissioning and long-term maintenance spares.
“When handling a project order, we estimate the spare requirement for the coming two to three years and offer the same with primary equipment so clients can procure the spares ahead of time.”
Synergy’s modern manufacturing plant in Kolkata exports high-performance conveyor solutions to clients across Germany, Romania, the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines.
The company hopes to align with the strengthening trade ties between India and Australia’s as it expands its Australian presence.
“Our focus is on the Australian market, which has emerged as a hub of vibrant mining activity,” Adhikari said.
“When the free trade agreement between Australia and India comes into place, it will be easier for the Australian mining sector to source equipment and components from India with practically no customs duty.”
With decades of expertise in mechanical design and materials handling, Synergy has established a worldwide reputation for engineering solutions that are efficient, practical and purpose-oriented.
Catering to a sector in which operational downtime must always be minimised, Synergy’s portable vulcanising systems and maintenance equipment help to keep operations moving – safely, effectively and without compromise.
This feature appeared in the August 2025 issue of Australian Mining.
