By preventing spillage and airborne dust, Martin Engineering's Transfer Point Technologies will reduce equipment damage, reduce cleanup, control mainte­nance expenses, and improve the safety of personnel. But Martin Engineering is more than an equipment sup­plier. We have created and implemented a compre­hensive approach to improving transfer pointperformance.

 

Air-Supported Conveyor Systems

System is suitable for new conveyor construction
or as an economical upgrade for existing
troughed idler conveyors.

Instead of using idlers, the MARTIN® S-CLASSTM Conveyor System supports the belt with a 1/32-inch (1-mm) cushion of air supplied by a low-horsepower centrifugal fan. This air-supported system reduces friction and stabilizes the belt path to prevent spillage and load segregation. The totally-enclosed MARTIN® S-CLASSTM Conveyor System acts as its own ductwork to prevent the escape of airborne dust.

• Cuts Power Consumption
  Air from a low-power fan supports the belt with less friction and less power demand than idler conveyors.
• Controls Dust and Spillage
  Fully-enclosed conveyor with stable belt path means no dust to collect, no spillage to clean up.
• New Construction or Retrofit
  Modular sections make economical retrofit of CEMA-standard conveyors. Rugged plenum design saves money in new construction too.
• Light yet Sturdy
  Lightweight to be installed easily, yet strong enough to handle heavy material.

 

MARTIN® INERTIAL FLOW Transfer Chute Technology

Reduce the escape of dust and improve conveyor
performance by confining the flow and minimizing impact,
turbulence, material degradation, and air entrainment.

MARTIN® Transfer Points are custom-engineered by Martin Engineering to eliminate blockages, reduce impact, centralize loading, and guarantee the material flow rate. Designed to minimize the generation and escape of airborne particles, they are especially suited for handling friable, dusty material such as PRB coal without requiring "baghouse" dust collection systems.

• Controls Dust without Baghouses Eliminates the need to install or expand "baghouse" dust collection systems.
• Improves Loading
  MARTIN® INERTIAL FLOWTM Transfer Technology controls load placement, reduces impact to extend belt life and decrease spillage and dust generation
• Cuts Maintenance Costs
  System keeps fine particles in main material stream without consuming power to drive dust collectors and requiring bag cleaning.
• Eliminates Plugged Chutes
  Engineered flow pattern keeps material moving and allows conveyors to achieve design capacities

 

BELT SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Belt Support Impact

Installed below conveyor loading points, impact cradles cushion the impact forces from falling lumps of material. Impact cradles preserve the life of the belt, structure, and components, while stabilizing the belt line for improved edge sealing and belt tracking.

MARTIN^® GUARDABELT^TM Impact Systems

• Protect the Belt
  Absorption layer cushions high energy impact.
• Reduce Cleanup Expenses
  Cradles reduce spillage by stabilizing the belt path for effective sealing.
• Minimize Power Consumption
  Belt runs smoothly over low-friction UHMW top layer.
• Stands Up to Tough Conditions
  Rugged steel framework is engineered to withstand punishing conditions.
• Engineered to CEMA Standards
  To match your operating requirements, MARTIN' GUARDABELT- Cradles are engineered to meet CEMA Standard 575-2000 specifications.

Reduce damage to belt and structure and stabilize the belt line to prevent spillage by absorbing impact force in the conveyor loading zone.

 

Light-and Medium-Duty Impact Cradles

• “C” Channels form rugged base.
• 48-inch (1200-mm) Standard Bar Length; custom lengths available.
• Match Any Standard Troughing Angle with adjustable support arms.
• Compensate for Bar Wear with adjustment cam.

    

Heavy-Duty Impact Cradles Heavy-Duty Impact Bars feature 1 inch (25 mm) of UHMW with 4­-5/8 inches (117 mm) of cushion rubber. Steel "Backbone" Reinforcement under each impact bar. Track Mounted Sections slide into framework under belt for ease of maintenance. Cradles Available in 24-inch (600-mm) Length.

 

MARTIN^® TRAC-MOUNT^TM/ Idler

Use sliding frames to fit into tight spaces between cradles, ensuring proper rolling support for the belt. Simplifies Maintenance Individual rollers slide into position, lock in place from outside the belt. No need to lay idler sets on their side for installation or service. Fits into Tight Spaces Slide-in frames need only 8 inches (200 mm) of space for 6-inch (150­mm) rollers. Conforms to CEMA Standards Available for any belt width or troughing angle. Matches Your System Frames can be equipped with any brand of rolls-conventional or impact-to match conveyor specifications.

 

SEALING SYSTEMS

Preventing the escape of dust and fines is the job of the transfer point sealing systems. Installed along the sides of the belt, the skirtboard sealing systems must combine effective containment of fines with an extended service life and low maintenance requirements. A MARTIN®Tailgate Sealing System completes the enclosure to contain the dust.

 

MARTIN^®APRON SEAL ^TM Skirting Systems

Low-pressure dual seal combines effective containment with low wear.

Dual-Seal Efficiency Primary seal contains material load; secondary seal captures particles leaking under primary seal. Minimal Adjustment Elastomer supplies effective sealing force with minimal maintenance. No joints to Leak Material One-piece continuous strips available in lengths up to 300 feet (91.4 m). Ideal Replacement System System works with virtually any clamp. Selections to Match Your Needs Select from Standard 1-Piece or Heavy-Duty 1-Piece System to suit application conditions; food-grade, high-temperature, and MSHA ­approved sealing strips available

 

MARTIN ® BOCOTM Self-Adjusting Skirting System Patented sealing system self-adjusts, to prevent spillage and eliminate the need for skirtboard maintenance. The low-profile design installs simply in tight spaces. Seals Without Maintenance System floats on belt, automatically self-adjusting to maintain an effective seal. Low Belt Edge Requirement Fits on any belt; provides effective seal on conveyors where chute width allows as little as 1.25 inches (32 mm) of free belt area for sealing. Fits Tight Places Low-profile skirting assembly needs only six inches (152 mm) clearance, allowing installation in small spaces. Quick & Easy to Install Short 48-inch (1239-mm) clamp sections with built-in plug-weld guides simplify installation. Long-Lasting Performance Sealing strip provides 2-inch (51­mm) wear life. Zinc-plated moving parts will not seize or rust together. "No-Tool" Replacement Linchpin system makes replacement of the worn sealing strip a quick and easy operation. No Leaky Joints Continuous lengths up to 300 feet (91.4 m) eliminates leaky joints in rubber sealing strip.

 

BELT TRACKING SYSTEMS

Belt wander can originate due to many causes, from defects in the conveyor structure, to idler misalignment, to off-center loading. Whatever the origin of the misalignment, belts that mistrack will suffer a number of problems, including material spillage and costly damage to belt edges and the steel conveyor structure.

MARTIN ^® Belt Tracking Systems

To avoid misalignment damage to belt edges and preserve the life of expensive belting, install MARTIN ® Belt Tracking Systems. Proper belt tracking systems will:

• Preserve Belt Life
  Continuous belt alignment reduces edge damage to extend service life.
• Reduce Maintenance Chores
  Correct tracking removes the repetitive belt tracking from the maintenance project list.
• Improve Conveyor Productivity
  Proper tracking improves load placement, reduces spillage, and boosts plant efficiency.

MARTIN® Belt Tracking Systems Selection Guide
MARTIN® TRACKER Systems are available in three models to match the requirements of each application. Select the appropriate unit based on belt thickness and conveyor speed.

 

 

TAIL PROTECTION PLOWS

 

Tail Plow Selection Guide

Lumps of material can fall from the load onto the return strand of the belt and then become trapped between the belt and a pulley. Tail Plows deflect fugitive material away to protect the tail pulley and belt from this impingement.

 

Martin Engineering offers plows to suit your conveyor and operating conditions.

MARTIN® Standard V-Plow Effective Protection Removes material before belt enters the tail pulley. Economical Solution Ideal for less-demanding applications.     MARTIN® TORSION ARMTM V-Plow For conveyors running in one direction only. Maintains Pressure Self-adjusting to clean effectively in all stages of blade wear. Safe for the Belt Three-point suspension keeps plow parallel to the belt. Easy Blade Replacement Bolt-on blades available in rubber or urethane. Proven Stability Ideal for use with winged tail pulleys.

MARTIN® Diagonal Plow For reversing belts Works in Two Directions Nitrile rubber blade protects pulley in either direction. Cleans Without Adjustment Plow installs in brackets and floats on belt surface.