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title: Impact Cradles Minimize Conveyor Belt Damage
description: Martin Engineering’s belt support products absorb the force of falling material at transfer points, minimizing damage and excessive wear to the belt and structure. This also cuts down on fugitive material and runaway dust, which can cause substantial health and safety hazards. Our belt support products also eliminate pinch points where trapped material can gouge the belt and over time, compromise its structural integrity.
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# Impact Cradles Minimize Conveyor Belt Damage

[Martin Engineering](https://blog.martin-eng.com/problem-solved-papers/author/martin-engineering)

 April 23 2026

### PROBLEM

A substantial drop height of approximately 23 feet (7 meters) onto the belt proved hard on conveyor components, causing excessive wear and [damage](https://foundations.martin-eng.com/knowledge/identifying-and-preventing-impact-damage-in-conveyor-belts) to both the belt and idlers. 

### SOLUTION

![Results_beltsupportPSP](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Results_beltsupportPSP.jpg?width=350&height=229&name=Results_beltsupportPSP.jpg)Installed below the conveyor’s loading zone, [Martin® Impact Cradles](https://www.martin-eng.com/content/product/177/impact-cradle-hd) absorb the impact originating from lumps of material landing on the belt. The cradles prevent impact damage to the belt and other conveyor components and stabilize the belt line to reduce load zone spillage. Each rugged steel cradle contains a set of Martin® Impact Bars, each composed of a top layer of low-friction UHMW to allow the belt to slip over the top, and a lower layer of energy-absorbing SBR rubber.

### RESULTS

The Martin® Impact Cradles have worked without failure for more than three years. The units have been in uninterrupted operation with the original parts since installation. Mine management was very satisfied with the performance and service life of the Martin® Impact Cradles.

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