BELT CLEANING & TAIL PROTECTION SYSTEM

 

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MARTIN® Belt Cleaning Systems
Martin Engineering's THINK CLEAN® Philosophy

As the world's leading developer of engineered belt cleaning systems, Martin Engineering has developed fundamental principles for cleaner design and per¬formance. This philosophy notes that:

  • Multiple cleaners are required for superior per¬formance.
  • The cleaning system should be matched to the conveyor, material, and conditions.
  • Cleaners should be as far forward (as close to the discharge) as pos¬sible.
  • Cleaners should be installed out of the mate¬rial flow.
  • Cleaners must minimize risk to operator, belt, splice, and cleaner itself.
  • Cleaners should simplify maintenance.

For Efficiency, Multiple Cleaners
For effective carryback removal without risk to the belt, splices, or the cleaning system, the best solution is a system of several cleaners.
Different Cleaners, Different Roles
A pre-cleaner is installed on the face of the discharge pulley to remove the majority of the material adhering to the belt. One or more secondary cleaners remove the fines that remain past the pre-cleaner.
Engineered to Reduce Risk
Cleaners must utilize low pressure and compatible angles of attack to prolong blade life, minimize risk of damage, and prolong the service life of belt, splice, and cleaner.

Keep the Pressure On
Martin Engineering's Belt Cleaner Tensioning Systems maintain cleaning efficiency over long intervals with minimal adjustment.
Cleaners To Match Your Needs
Martin Engineering offers the most comprehensive line of belt cleaning systems available to suit your conveyor, your material, and your budget.
Regular Service Boosts Efficiency
Maintenance is often the key to a successful cleaner installation. Martin Service Technicians (MSTs) can provide the maintenance necessary to maintain cleaning efficiency.
For more information on belt cleaning systems, see Martin Engineering's book FOUNDATIONS™3: The Practical Resource for Total Dust & Material Control.

 

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MARTIN® ORION BELT Belt Cleaner Line

A Complete System for Effective Belt Cleaning Performance under Tough Conditions.
Used individually or together, MARTIN® ORION BELT CLEANING SYSTEMS' provide an effective method of removing material and mois¬ture, to leave a clean and dry belt surface. The optional water spray system can be fit to all MARTIN® ORION BELT CLEANING SYSTEMS® to improve cleaning and control dust.


The rugged ORION-1000 Pre­Cleaner
provides effective cleaning performance with simplified main­tenance and no risk of "pull through."
Consistent Cleaning Performance
Constant Angle/Constant Area "CARP" Blade Provides Effective Cleaning Over Life of Blade.
Dedicated Pre-Cleaner Tensioner
Tensioner Absorbs Splice Impact, Provides Positive Stop to Prevent "Pull Through" When Blade Worn.

MARTIN® ORION BELT CLEANING SYSTEMS® ORION-2000 Secondary Cleaner

Blade Forward Design
"Paint Scraper" Cleaning Angle Provides Peeling Action for Maximum Carryback Removal.
Flexing Mounts Cushion Impact
Individual Blade Mount with Torsion Spring Allows Blade to Flex for Passage.
Height Adjustment Fine-Tunes Performance
Mounts Allow Adjustment of Individual Blade Height to Perfect Cleaning Performance.
Plastic Deflectors Shed Material

Material Slides Off Blades Without Buildup That Degrades Cleaning  Performance

MARTIN® ORION BELT CLEANING SYSTEMS® H2O-4000 Water Cleaner

The pliable urethane blade of the H2O-4000 Water Cleaner conforms to the surface to remove water and pull material from nicks and grooves in belt cover.
Urethane Blade
Provides Final Cleaning
Pliable urethane blade conforms to moving belt to remove water and pull material from imperfections in belt surface.
Water Spray Improves Performance
Recommended spray system mois­tens belt-borne material to improve cleaning and dust control



Pre-Cleaners

As the first stage in a multiple cleaner system, the pre-cleaner removes the majority of materi­al adhered to the belt, leaving only a thin layer of sticky fines.

Pre-cleaners are generally ten­sioned at low pressure-roughly 2 psi (13.8 kPa)-against the belt. Low blade-to-belt pressure allows the pre-cleaner to be positioned at a peeling angle against the belt. The use of higher pressure at this angle would endanger the belt, splice, or cleaner itself.

Pre-Cleaners are typically installed on the face of the head pulley, just below the material trajectory. Cleaner should be constructed to avoid material buildup, and installed so it is out of the material stream.

MARTIN® High-Performance Urethanes
Martin Engineering is the leader in the development of high-performance urethanes for specialized applications. These color-coded urethanes can be supplied in blades for any MARTIN® Pre-Cleaner, as well as any pre-cleaner supplied by another manufacturer.
To specify a high-performance urethane, add the appropriate suffix (shown below under the blade color in parenthesis) to the part number of the cleaner assembly or replacement blade.

QC® #1 Pre-Cleaners

Compact QC® #1 Pre-Cleaner
Available for belts from 12 to 42 inches (300 to 1200 mm). Supplied at belt width minus 2 in. (50 mm). Designed for head pulleys that have a diameter between 7 and 10 inches with a maximum belt speed of 350 feet per minute.

Heavy-Duty QC' #1 Pre-Cleaner
Available for belts from 18 to 96 in. (400 to 2400 mm). Available at belt width minus 2 in. (50 mm) or Belt Width minus 6 in. (150 mm). Designed for head pulleys that have a diameter between 18 and 22 inch­es with a maximum belt speed of 900 feet per minute.

Extra Heavy-Duty
QC' #1 Pre-Cleaner
Available for belts from 18 to 120 in. (400 to 3000 mm). Available at Belt Width minus 6 in. (150 mm) or belt width minus 12 in. (300 mm).
Designed for head pulleys that have a diameter of 24 inches (or more) with a maximum belt speed of 1200 feet per minute.

XHD DURT TRACKER®
Radial-Arm Pre-Cleaner
Designed for belts with high speeds and multiple splices, the XHD DURT TRACKER® Radial-Arm Pre­Cleaner and Tensioner System pro­vides optimum blade-to-belt geome­try for maximum blade life. Available for belts up to 96-in. (2400-mm) wide.
Long-Lasting Performance Large-scale XHD DURT TRACKER® Blades provide effective cleaning over 6.5 in. (165 mm) of wear life.
Stands Up to Splice Abuse MARTIN® Radial-Arm Tensioners achieve optimum blade-to-belt geometry for maximum blade life while providing relief from splice impact.

MARTIN® SHD Pre-Cleaners
For punishing conditions with wide belts, high speeds, heavy loads and large lumps.
Long-Lasting Performance
Massive MARTIN® SHD Blades provide effective cleaning over long service life. MARTIN® SHD 600 Blades provide 10.5 in. (205 mm) of wear; MARTIN® SHD 1200 Blades provide 12 in. (305 mm) of life.
Steel I-beam mainframe with mas­sive blades provides effective clean­ing in the toughest conditions. Available for conveyors from 48- to 120-in. (1200- to 3000-mm) wide. Specify MARTIN® SHD 600 Cleaner for pulleys smaller than 48 in. (1200 mm) in diameter; install MARTIN® SHD 1200 Cleaner on pulleys 48 in. (1200 mm) and larg­er in diameter.
Engineered for
Superior Performance
MARTIN® SHD Cleaner and SHD Spring Tensioner are "system­engineered" for constant pressure and consistent cleaning without needing adjustment during the life of the blade.



Secondary Cleaners

Secondary Cleaners remove the residual fines or slime that has remained on the belt past the pre-cleaner. More than one sec­ondary cleaner may be required to reach the desired
level of cleaning.

A secondary cleaner is typically installed at the point where the belt is leaving the discharge pul­ley. This is typically close enough to the material trajectory that the cleanings will return to the main material stream.

Sometimes a secondary clean­er(s) must be positioned farther from the discharge point; an extended dribble chute or scav­enger conveyor may be required to return the carryback to the main material stream.

Tertiary Cleaners
Additional cleaners can be installed to provide final clean­ing. These cleaners can be the same model as the secondary cleaner, or of a different design to allow efficient cleaning and
maintenance within the avail­able space.

As these cleaners are typically installed away from the pulley, they should be installed at or near a point where the belt is against a roller. Firm support will prevent cleaning pressure from raising the belt line and reduc­ing cleaning efficiency. It may be necessary to add a roller to provide this support.


The MARTIN® SQC2™ Secondary Scraper uses individually-cushioned tungsten carbide blades for effec­tive cleaning without risk to belt, splice or blade. Installed in the sec­ondary cleaner position, the MAR­TIN® SQC2Secondary Scraper incorporates rubber blade buffers to cushion impact and maintain cleaning pressure.
Fits in Tight Spaces
Compact design allows installation in close quarters; narrow profile resists material build-up.
Speedy Blade Replacement
Cartridge allows removal of all blade segments quickly and easily for rapid return to service.

The QC® #2 System combines unique teardrop-shaped, tungsten carbide-tipped blades with linear spring tensioners for effective cleaning performance. Tensioners and cleaner are engineered as a system to limit need for adjustment to one time at midpoint of blade life. Suitable for belt speeds up to 1000 fpm (5.1 m/sec); available for belts from 18- to 96-in. (400- to 2400-mm) wide.
QC® #2 Spring Tensioner
Engineered with the QC® #2 Belt Cleaner to provide proper cleaning pressure with minimal mainte­nance requirements.
"One-Pin" Blade Change
Cartridge design allows simple removal of worn blades. Installing new blade cartridge is a "one ­pin" procedure.

MARTIN® DT2S
Secondary Cleaner
With safety approvals, can be serviced while the belt is running.
The belt cleaner with the handle on the blade cartridge allows efficient slide-in/slide-out blade replacement. Available for belts from 24- to 96-in. (500- to 2400-mm) wide. Blade options include standard MARTIN® IN­LINE Blades or Reversing Blades; blade tips available in mild steel, stain­less steel, or tungsten carbide.

NEW FEATURES!

  • New split-track with stainless steel mainframe allows for easy blade changes.
  • Easily conforms to belt profile due to its unique 3-in. wide individual blade design.
  • New tensioner features removable stainless steel posts to allow for easy installation.

5-Minute Blade Change
Reduce outages and maintenance costs with fast blade service.
Blade segments slide into cartridge; cartridge slides onto mainframe and into cleaning position.
Allows Service While Belt Runs
With on-site safety approval, blade replacement can be conducted while the conveyor is in operation.
MARTIN' IN-LINE Tensioners provide effective cleaning pressure. Air or Spring options are available.

The MARTIN® DT2H Secondary
Belt Cleaner features rugged blades installed on a track that slides into cleaning position on a rugged steel mandrel. This unique design makes for a quick and easy service procedure that reduces conveyor downtime and improves productivity.
Split Track Cartridge
Split track cartridge design allows simple blade removal even with material accumulation.
Built Strong for Tough Conditions
Massive MARTIN' XHD Blades stand up to challenging conditions, including heavy material loads and belt speeds up to 1200 fpm (6 m/sec).

Specialty Cleaners


Fastener Holding Retention

MARTIN® WASHBOX™ Belt Cleaning System
Spray applies water to improve cleaning efficiency.
Installed as a secondary cleaner along the conveyor's return run, the MARTIN® WASHBOXTM Belt Cleaning System provides the ultimate in belt cleaning technology. Rather than "blasting" material from the belt, the water spray softens the carryback for effective cleaning with MARTIN® Secondary Cleaners. DURT TRACKER® RSV Secondary Cleaners are stan­dard equipment; specify tungsten carbide or stainless steel blades. Each assembly can be custom-engineered to match your conveyor, suit your material, and meet your cleaning requirements.

Excellent ripMARTIN®  Chevron Secondary Cleaner

The MARTIN' Chevron Belt Cleaner uses rubber or urethane blades with one-half inch wide fingers to remove carryback yet gently step over belts with ribs, chevrons, and cleats. The MARTIN®  Standard Chevron Belt Cleaner incorporates arms with blades offset at a 30° angle to allow the edge to ripple over belt cleats. Use the MARTIN® IN-LINE Chevron Belt Cleaner where stringy material like vines, wire or bark can catch on cleaner arms. Cleaners are available for belts from 18- to 96-in. (400- to 2400-mm) wide and operating at speeds up to 500 fpm (2.5 m/sec).
MARTIN®  Brush Cleaner

Powered by a small electric motor, MARTIN®  Brush cleaners turn against belt motion to remove residual material. Rotation is sup­plied by a 1 HP motor for belts from 18- to 42-in. (450- to 1200­mm) wide or a 2 HP motor from 48- to 96-in. (1200- to 2400-mm) wide. Standard motor is 230/460 Volt, 3-Phase, 60-Hertz, TEFC Explosion-Proof. The brush is 10 in. (250 mm) in diameter. Polypropylene bristles are standard; other materials are available.


To simplify service procedures, the

MARTIN® TRAC-MOUNT T™Brush Cleaner allows slide-in replacement of its spiral cleaning brush. Available for belts from 24- to 96-in. (600- to 2400-mm) wide.
MARTIN®  Spiral Brush Cleaner is an economical choice for belts carrying dry material that releases readily from the brush. Available for belts from 18- to 54-in. (450- to 1400-mm) wide.
For clingy material that accumu­lates on bristles and shaft, use
MARTIN®  Strip Brush Cleaner.
Available for belts from 18- to 96-in. (450- to 2400-mm) wide.

MARTIN® High-Temperature PM Secondary Cleaner
All-metal construction withstands high temperatures.
All-steel construction allows the MARTIN' PM Secondary Cleaner to withstand service temperatures up to 600°F (315°C). Overlapping stainless steel or tungsten carbide blades on coil spring arms provide effective cleaning. Available for belts from 18- to 96-in. (400- to 2400-mm) wide operating at speeds up to 750 fpm (3.8 m/sec).

Access & Inspection

CYA® Doors simplify the inspection and mainte­nance of belt cleaning systems and other compo­nents inside enclosed chutes. Martin Engineering offers the most complete line of inspection doors with sizes and options to meet your requirements.
Also available:

  • Rubber MARTIN' POKE-HOLE­Doors in 4- and 8-inch (102- and 204-mm) diameter.
  • MARTIN' Steel Door Conversion Kit installs steel door on existing rubber door frame.
  • MARTIN' Door Mounting Kit includes gasket and installation hardware.

 

 

Steel CYA® Door
Provides durable service inchallenging conditions.
Built for tough conditions, the hot-rolled steel door withstands applications in typical positive and negative pressures. The silicone sponge seal is suitable for service temperatures up to 450°F (230°C). Available in four sizes; options include extended-height door and stainless steel frames.

Rubber CYA® Door
Opens in close quarters; snaps on for dust-tight seal.
Needing less than 2.5-in. (65-mm) clearance, the flexible rubber CYA® Door opens in tight spaces. It "snaps" into position for a dust-tight closure. Available in five sizes; options include inspection screen, plastic frame, high-temperature, or positive/negative pressure door. Use Corner Flange Bracket to sim­plify cleaner installation around the door frame.

 

Mounts and Tensioners

 

Mounts & Tensioners
MARTIN® TWIST™ ­Tensioner

The patented MARTIN® TWIST™ ­Tensioner
uses a set-resistant rub­ber tensioning element to supply cleaning pressure. Simple to install and set, the compact MARTIN® TWISTTensioner is recommend­ed for use with most Martin Engineering Pre- and Secondary Cleaners.
"Once-In-A-Lifetime" Maintenance
Rubber element resists "set" better than urethane; requires adjustment only at midpoint of blade wear.
No Risk to Worker
Self-relieving design allows cleaner blade to pull through while tensioner releases force without external action to injure employees or damage equipment.

Alternative MARTIN® Tensioners


Tensioning systems to suit individual conditions and preferences.
MARTIN® Air Tensioners
Patented design uses an air spring (air bag) to store pressure. Martin Engineering recommends connecting to plant compressed air system.

Alternative MARTIN® Tensioners


MARTIN® Spring Tensioners
Incorporates steel spring to provide pressure for efficient cleaning. Simple-to-adjust spring easily tensions to proper pressure.

Alternative MARTIN® Tensioners


MARTIN® Plant Air Connection Kit
Used to connect air tensioner(s) to plant air system for consistent cleaning pressure while reducing maintenance requirements. (P/N 31772)

 

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