Problem
A cement factory uses its #1003 and #1009 belt conveyors to transfer limestone and clay. The belt width is 1.8m and 1.2m and runs at a belt speed of 2.5 m/s. They were using a competitor's belt cleaners previously but they were not satisfied with the results. The factory workers had to clean up the excessive spillage daily on the return belt. The labor intensity got very high when the spillage mixed with water on rainy days. The factory was replacing the blades frequently at a great expense as well as paying workers to clean up the spillage during unplanned downtime, creating additional safety hazards.
Solution
After conducting an on-site inspection, Martin Engineering installed Martin® QC1+™ Cleaner HD and secondary belt cleaners. Primary cleaners can clean up to 90% of the carryback on the belt return. Martin’s patented CARP blade design maintains consistent cleaning through all stages of blade wear, maximizing belt life. Martin also organized on-site Foundations™ training for the plant workers. The plant also decided to utilize routine maintenance services.
Results
The customer was very happy with the belt cleaners. The workers only need to clean up a small amount of buildup once every seven days, which greatly improved the labor efficiency. Less spillage lead to fewer health hazards and environmental concerns. The belt cleaners effectively clean the belt and reduce unscheduled downtime and emergency outages. The belt cleaners have made the conveyor system cleaner, safer, and more productive.
