High-performing belt cleaners keep belts clean, eliminating carryback and making conveyor systems safer and more productive. At Martin Engineering, we offer belt cleaners that work with all belt sizes and speeds, regardless of industry or type of material. We also offer belt cleaners that work in the most challenging and unique environments, such as on conveyor systems where there’s minimal space around the head pulley.
Our specialty belt cleaners include conveyor belt washing systems, belt brush cleaners, food-grade belt scrapers, water cleaners and high-temperature cleaners, all engineered for challenging conditions and unusual materials.
Keeping belts clean is more than just a matter of cleanliness. Installing high-quality Martin Belt Cleaners substantially improves efficiency by providing the following benefits:
- Increased profitability - Eliminating carryback reduces fugitive material and minimizes the cost of unnecessary cleanup and maintenance.
- Less material loss - By scraping the belts clean at the head pulley, belt cleaners eliminate carryback and keep bulk materials moving in the right direction through transfer points or into containers.
- Longer lasting conveyor equipment - Material that is carried back under the belt often ends up inside the conveyor system and can damage rollers and idlers while causing belts to wander and fray.
- Lower energy costs - When material sticks to the belt beyond the head pulley, the added weight of the material stuck to the belt makes the equipment work harder so it uses more energy.
- Safer work environment - When fugitive material accumulates under the belt, workers can easily slip and fall trying to walk through the mess. Plus, uncontained dust can cause health problems when inhaled and can ignite causing a deadly explosion.
- Reduced dust problems - Fugitive dust is frequently a by-product of material that falls from under the belt on the return trip.
Industry Applications For Belt Cleaners:
- Coal Mining and Processing
- Coal-Fired Power Plants
- Steel
- Mining
- Cement
- Aggregate
- Biomass
- Recycling and Waste Management
- Fertilizer
- Smelters and Foundries
- Ports and Terminals
- Pulp and Paper
- Rail and Truck Shipping
- Metals
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Every conveyor is different, even within the same facility! We can provide regularly-scheduled reviews of your bulk material handling system components, involving a specialized crew with the expertise necessary to achieve high operating standards, keeping the conveyor system running at maximum productivity. Immediate data and photos will be available to facility managers and our suggestions will ensure long-term savings and efficiency.
Get Your Belts Reviewed By People Who Know What They’re Looking At -- At No Charge!Belt cleaners are an integral part of your belt conveyor system because of their ability to remove carryback from your belt. Carryback is a leading issue on many conveyors, requiring frequent clean-up while wearing our conveyor components prematurely and causing other conveying problems like belt mistracking. Reducing carryback can improve worker safety, increase operating efficiency, and enhance productivity.
What is a precleaner or primary belt cleaner?
Precleaners are belt cleaners that are designed to scrape material off the conveyor belt. Precleaners are mounted to the head pulley, below the material flow. They are ideal for removing large pieces of material – typically about 60-70 percent of initial carryback. Flexco precleaners are available in a variety of widths and blade types that can tackle even the toughest materials.
What is a secondary BELT cleaner?
Secondary cleaners are belt cleaners that are built to scrape materials left on the belt beyond the head pulley. Secondary cleaners are located just past where the belt leave the head pulley, and anywhere else down the beltline. Secondary cleaners are especially good at removing fines and can increase cleaning efficiency to more than 90 percent. Flexco secondary cleaners handle a variety of applications, with polyurethane, carbide, and brush options available.
Do I need a precleaner and a secondary cleaner?
Some operators want their belts as clean as possible; others are comfortable with a certain amount of renegade material. Flexco recommends a precleaner and one or more secondary cleaners to achieve maximum cleaning efficiency and form a comprehensive cleaning system. In some cases, a single cleaner can be mounted to target a specific area like the head pulley, for the greatest effect.
From precleaners and secondary cleaners to specialty cleaners developed for select applications, we have many options to help you minimise carryback and keep your conveyors running as consistently and efficiently as possible. The combination of innovative designs, superior engineering, and industry expertise has developed from spending a lot of time in the field working alongside our customers to understand their belt cleaning needs. In fact, we pioneered many of the advanced features that have since become industry standards.
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