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title: Transfer Point Solutions Solve Fugitive Cargo Issues
description: By supporting the belt, especially under transfer points, you can reduce fugitive material and damage and equipment will last longer.
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# Transfer Point Solutions Solve Fugitive Cargo Issues

[Martin Engineering](https://blog.martin-eng.com/problem-solved-papers/author/martin-engineering)

 September 19 2025

### Problem

![PSPBlog_HolcimCementMexico_Problem](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PSPBlog_HolcimCementMexico_Problem.jpg?width=350&height=217&name=PSPBlog_HolcimCementMexico_Problem.jpg)The Holcim cement plant in Orizaba, Mexico was experiencing increased costs due to [fugitive cargo](https://foundations.martin-eng.com/knowledge/material-spillage) and dust piling around the plant’s petroleum coke conveyor transfer point. Material blocked access, degraded conveyor components, and required expensive maintenance. Outsourced labor using rented equipment required weekly downtime to clean the area, further increasing the cost of operation and lowering production.

### Solution

![PSPBlog_HolcimCementMexico_Solution](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PSPBlog_HolcimCementMexico_Solution.jpg?width=275&height=264&name=PSPBlog_HolcimCementMexico_Solution.jpg)After performing a thorough assessment, the Martin Engineering team presented a detailed proposal. Technicians then installed a [Martin® Impact Cradle MD](https://www.martin-eng.com/content/product/205/impact-cradle-md) to support the belt and quickly settle material. [Martin® Slider Cradles](https://www.martin-eng.com/content/product/179/slider-cradle) were fitted along the chute box to center the load, and [Martin® ApronSeal Skirting](https://www.martin-eng.com/content/product/182/apronseal-single-skirting) was added to contain fugitive material and dust by effectively sealing the belt.

 

### Results

![PSPBlog_HolcimCementMexico_Results](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PSPBlog_HolcimCementMexico_Results.jpg?width=304&height=172&name=PSPBlog_HolcimCementMexico_Results.jpg)Since installation, the operator reports an 80% reduction in spillage and only a single occurrence of downtime for cleanup in two months. The result is lower maintenance costs, improved safety conditions, and increased production, causing management to review similar solutions for other transfer points throughout the plant. 

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