New conveyor belt cleaners from Martin Engineering
Latest powered brush cleaners remove material accumulation and dust in challenging conditions
MARTIN Engineering have launched a new range of powered brush cleaners, including a unit that features a rotating design which helps remove material accumulation and dust in difficult conveyor belt applications.
Suited to belts using raised elements (cleats, chevrons, ribs, lugs etc) to assist in carrying material, the Martin brush cleaner is an economical solution that provides high-performance, energy-efficient operation even in conditions involving sticky materials or stringy fibers, such as coal and biomass.
A 230/460V, three-phase electric motor provides cleaning with minimal power consumption. A single horsepower motor powers the cleaning units for 18–42in wide belts, while an optional 2hp motor drives the cleaners for 48–96in belts. The motor operates in either direction and can be installed on the left or right side of the cleaner, depending on the plant’s requirements.
The cost-effective belt cleaner – which is constructed of durable steel and stainless steel components – delivers a long service life and offers easy installation and maintenance. Two bristle pattern options are available to accommodate materials with a range of moisture contents. On both models, standard polypropylene bristles offer an operating temperature range of –20°C to 82°C, while optional bristles are available for higher temperatures.
Martin Engineering’s spiral brush belt cleaner – which is available in low-profile versions and wider constructions for challenging applications – contains bristles that are wrapped in a spiral pattern, effectively cleaning dry materials that can cling and cause build-up on the shaft of conventional brush cleaners. The standard 0.96mm diameter bristles are 102mm long.
For soft or moist materials that tend to cling to bristles and brush shafts, Martin Engineering’s strip brush belt cleaner is a 10in diameter unit that employs a series of brush strips on shaft-mounted hubs. The strip design allows material to fall from the brush, where it can be collected and returned to the material flow rather than settling into the bottom of the bristles. The bristles are 1mm in diameter and 76mm long.
