There are many issues to consider when specifying the most appropriate conveyor belt cleaner, not the least of which is maintaining proper tension to achieve optimum cleaning performance without introducing related problems. Inadequate tensioning causes carryback to cling to the belt and spill along its path, piling up under the conveyor and emitting excessive dust. This requires extra labor for…
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Martin Engineering Launches Cleaner Blade Replacement Program
Martin Engineering announced a factory direct replacement program to deliver freshly molded polyurethane cleaner blades for conveyor belts. Custom-fitted on-site and installed free of charge, customers pay only for the replacement blades. The program from Martin Engineering assures customers of accurately sized and professionally installed replacement blades that are matched to their specific application, providing optimum cleaning performance and service…
Read MoreConveyor Components Company Offers Tilt Level Control
The Model CT, manufactured by Conveyor Components Company, is comprised of a Control Unit and Tilt Probe, which senses the presence or absence of material. The intrinsically safe cULus Listed Control Unit is enclosed in a rugged cast aluminum housing with external red and green LED status indicator lights and surface mount printed circuit boards. Weatherproof, dust-ignition-proof and explosion-proof models…
Read MoreUpdates to Superior’s Belt Cleaners Reduce Maintenance Time
Superior Industries Inc. made some tweaks to its Exterra Conveyor Belt Cleaners, which will reduce time required to maintain the popular scraping systems.
Read MoreContinental Presents SightIQ Suite for Pits, Mines, Construction Sites
At bauma 2022 in Munich, Continental showcased an IoT (Internet of Things) solution that will set new standards for the productivity management of quarries, mines, and construction sites, the company declared. SightIQ can integrate virtually all data available to a manager from mobile machines, vehicles and stationary assets like conveyors or tools, regardless of make, model, year, manufacturer or asset…
Read MoreSmiley Monroe Zip Clip a Fast, Safe, Secure Installation Method
Smiley Monroe offers the mechanically fastened replacement conveyor belt, Zip Clip. Easy to fit, with no specialist training, Zip Clip is a fast, safe and secure installation method developed to have you back up and running within one hour, according to the company. “We recommend keeping a Zip Clip belt in stock, ready to replace your most critical conveyor. Designed…
Read MoreContinental Offers Rugged Fortress XP Conveyor Belt
The Fortress XP from Continental is a rugged fabric-reinforced conveyor belt designed to withstand high-abuse applications. Manufactured with revolutionary Fortress Technology for exceptional performance in the most demanding applications delivering up to three times longer belt life, Fortress XP delivers the lowest cost-per-ton, to protect your business from unexpected and unscheduled conveyor belt changeouts, according to the company.
Read MoreBulk Bag Dischargers From BPS are Efficient and Dust-Free
Bulk bag dischargers from Best Process Solutions Inc. (BPS) provide dust-free product discharge from bulk bags. These bulk bag dischargers are expandable and flexible to meet discharging and bulk bag requirements. They are available in three reliable models: BPS’s Model MTD-2.5K for unloading large bulk bags up to 2,500 lb. capacity; Model MTD-4K for very large bulk bags up to…
Read MorePuritan Magnetics Offers Suspended Belt Magnets
Puritan Magnetics’ Suspended Belt Magnets are designed for suspension above a belt conveyor and are engineered to remove ferrous contaminants from high-volume deep burdens. As product passes under the magnet, metal contaminants are drawn out of the material to the face of the magnet. This style of magnet should be installed at the discharge of the head pulley if possible. …
Read MoreConveyor Components Co. Belt Rip Detector Saves Downtime
The Model DB belt rip detector, manufactured by Conveyor Components Co., is a mine-duty and quarry-duty belt rip detector, which operates on a simple cable pull concept. When a belt flap or tear, or a foreign obstruction such as a wrench or screwdriver or piece of rebar has pierced a conveyor belt, the cable releases the activation ball from its…
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