#11355·R/M
Kenbridge Conveyor Belt Replacement
Replace 1,200 ft of primary conveyor belt with abrasion-resistant spec.
East · Kenbridge Site
Bill Kerstetter PM
Ryan Thompson Submitter
May 12, 2026 Est. completion
Feb 11, 2026 Approval date
7 years Useful life
Approval timeline
- DirectorSarah KimApproved1 month ago
- VP SupplyMike ChenApproved1 month ago
- VP OpsLinda RodriguezApproved1 month ago
- CFOMatt AndersonApproved1 month ago
Total cost$178,000
Spent to date$92,00052% of budget
Forecast remaining$86,000
Annual benefit$65,000
Problem
Existing belt has exceeded recommended service life; repair patches cost $4k/month and still result in 8-10 hours/month unplanned downtime.
Proposed solution
Replace with upgraded abrasion-resistant belt. Expected to reduce belt maintenance by 70%.
Justification
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Alternatives
| Option | Description | Total cost | Useful life | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 — Recommended | Replace with upgraded abrasion-resistant belt. Expected to reduce belt maintenance by 70%. | $178,000 | 7 yrs | ✓ |
| Option 2 — Rebuild in place | Rebuild existing equipment in place with refurbished components. Lower upfront cost but shorter useful life and higher maintenance ongoing. | $115,700 | 3 yrs | — |
Payback & benefit
Simple payback29 months
5-yr NPV$104,276
IRR24.1%
Actuals (from ERP)
Sourced from the financial system integration. Last sync 2 hours ago.
6 transactions · $92,000
| Date | Vendor | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | California Pellet Mill | Vendor down payment / mobilization | $11,193 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Kuhl Corp | Progress billing | $11,959 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Grainger Industrial | Progress billing | $12,909 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Motion Industries | Progress billing | $14,171 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Applied Industrial Technologies | Progress billing | $16,081 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | WW Grainger | Final invoice | $25,687 |
Attachments
- vendor-quote.pdf(245 KB)
- site-photo.jpg(1820 KB)