Why it is important to use the right belt cleaners
Keeping conveyor belts free from waste remnants is a widely recognised problem in processing plants. If particles are not fully removed, it can cause material build-up on the conveyor surface, which is transferred to the return rollers and tail drum, a problem known as ‘carryback.’ Conveyor belts which are not kept properly clean are prone to tracking issues and damage to the belt, which means more downtime and higher maintenance costs. This is why it’s important to install the most effective primary and secondary belt cleaners and scrapers for the type of machine, and the materials it handles. Belt scrapers are used throughout a wide variety of industries. They are commonly found in recycling and material sorting plants, and the wood chipping, mineral processing, mining, and scrap metal sectors.