Martin Engineering named CleanScrape distributor
Martin Engineering GmbH have been appointed the sole distributors of CleanScrape’s belt cleaners. The company takes exclusive responsibility for sales in Europe as well as Russia, North Africa and the Middle East.
CleanScrape’s belt cleaning system received the Australian Bulk Handling Award in the ‘Innovative Technology’ category in 2013 for its design and potential benefits, which include low belt wear, extended service life, reduced maintenance and improved safety. It has already be used in a wide range of applications, including mining, coal handling, quarrying, cement, scrap and other material bulk handling operations.
Unlike conventional belt cleaners that are mounted at a 90 degree angle to the belt, the CleanScrape is installed diagonally across the discharge pulley, forming a three-dimensional curve beneath the discharge area that conforms to the pulley’s shape. The design incorporates a matrix of tungsten carbide scrapers and is tensioned lightly against the belt to prevent damage to the belt or splices. Despite extremely low contact pressure between belt and cleaner, it has been shown to remove as much as 95% of potential carryback material. This approach has been so effective that in many operations, previously crucial secondary belt cleaners have become unnecessary, saving further on belt cleaning costs and maintenance time.
The CleanScrape cleaner protects the belt with its specific application of low force and is suitable for both slow and fast conveyor belts, including those with mechanical splices. With its compact size, CleanScrape say the design is an excellent solution for areas with restricted space. It can be located either inside or outside of the transfer chute, and the straightforward installation typically requires less than two hours.
CleanScrape is generally sold in three sizes: S, M, and L, which cover drum diameters from 270mm to 1250mm (10.6in to 49.2in) and belt widths from 300mm to 2,800mm (11.8in to 110.2in). Each size is available in four different carbide metal grades to suit specific materials and belt structures, one of which is a carbide formulation developed for use on mechanically spliced belts. The supporting components of the assembly can be specified in regular steel or in stainless for specialized applications.
All CleanScrape designs are certified by ATEX and can be used in underground mining. In addition to the pre-assembled belt cleaners that are ready for installation, the units can also de supplied in coiled lengths of 12.4m (40.68ft), allowing users to cut to their required length. Necessary equipment and accessories, such as chains or steel cables, can also be obtained from Martin Engineering by the meter.
Michael Hengl, managing director of Martin Engineering Europe, commented: ‘Both companies saw the value in collaboration, partly because of the technology, but also because of the similar company cultures. Our business models are based on comparable values, innovative solutions and quick internal decision-making. CleanScrape represent an entirely new dimension in belt cleaning, and we’re so confident in its performance that we provide a money-back satisfaction guarantee.’
