Tech Tip: Scraperless Belt Cleaning
What to Do When Scrapers Can't Be Used?
Certain conveyor belts — like cleated and chevron styles — don't clean well using traditional scrapers. In this video, Joe introduces three products that can be used to clean dirty belting in these applications.
What You'll Learn
- Idlers designed to shake refuge material from belting
- Clamp on urethane thumpers for existing steel rolls
- Spiral-shaped rolls for conveyors from wet screens or screws
Key Insights
- Superior Urathon® Beater Rolls clean cleated or grooved belts effectively.
- Beater rolls can be mounted on the return side for better cleaning.
- Clamp-on thumpers allow for adjustable vibration to enhance cleaning.
- Spiral Urathon Rolls discharge material outward, preventing accumulation.
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