Multiple Belt Cleaners
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The multiple belt cleaners system originally adopted by Martin is now the standard for applications on belt conveyors carrying all types of bulk materials around the world. End-users (and other cleaner manufacturers) have accepted it almost universally. To keep your equipment running most efficiently, it is recommended multiple belt cleaners be installed to provide effective belt cleaning on the conveyor system.
Cleaning Systems Approach:
- Cleaners work more efficiently in a system
- A system is multiple cleaners of any brand or type.
- Belt life is better with multiple lightly loaded cleaners rather than one overloaded cleaner
- A single cleaner is false economy
- Adding water to the system will improve performance up to 75%
Selecting the Proper Belt Cleaner:
- Space Available
- Vulcanized or mechanical laced belt
- Diameter of the head pulley
- Material and temperature of product being conveyed
- Belt speed
- Location available for proper installation
- Location of/if any dribble chute
- Moisture Content
General Guidelines for Effective Belt Cleaners:
- Design for optimum clean with the least amount of pressure
- Position the blade out of the main flow of the material
- If possible, install the belt cleaners in the main chute or an area that will be easily cleaned and maintained
- Primary blades should be no more than the width of the material being conveyed
- Engineered and designed to handle "worst case condition
- Designed for ease of maintenance
- Quick and simple replacement blade change
- Tensioner to maintain tension throughout the life of the blade
- Inspection/access doors are critical to safely inspect and maintain belt cleaning
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