STAYING ON TRACK

Companies around the world are continually looking for more efficient, dependable systems to alleviate problems associated with dust generation and belt misalignment in bulk handling. Common difficulties include dust, spills and contamination at the transfer points of conveyor systems. Misalignment, abrasion and subsequent belt damage are other problems industry faces.

The local BLT WORLD team works closely with ScrapeTec specialists to offer advanced solutions for conveyor systems used in diverse sectors, including the handling of difficult bulk materials, like cement, fertilizer, coal and minerals.

BLT WORLD’s Scrapetec Airscrape system prevents dust formation, reduces material spill, enables thorough belt-cleaning and minimises the risk of explosion at critical sections along the conveyor route and at transfer points.

Also in the range of ScrapeTec conveyor components, is the PrimeTracker belt tracker, which eliminates other problems associated with conveyor belt systems, including misalignment, abrasion and belt damage.

Conventional dust control measures – which include side seals, covers, shrouds or enclosures around a dust source – do help to suppress dust generation and dispersal in the short-term, but many of these measures quickly wear-out as a result of friction and can damage the belt of the conveyor during extended periods of use.

“ScrapeTec specialists have discovered substantial benefits when combining the Scraptec Airscrape and PrimeTracker belt tracker on a conveyor system,” explains Ken Mouritzen, BLT WORLD. “The PrimeTracker ensures the belt is constantly in the correct position during operation, thus eliminating problems with belt mistracking, while the Airscrape efficiently controls dust, prevents material spill and minimises explosion risks.

“Correct installation of this highly-efficient equipment ensures optimum performance, reduced risk of explosion, low maintenance and extended service life of the conveyor system.”