CleanScrape appoint new distributor
Martin Engineering to look after sales of CleanScrape belt cleaner across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
MARTIN Engineering GmbH have been appointed as sole distributors of CleanScrape belt cleaners by taking exclusive responsibility for sales in Europe as well as Russia, North Africa and the Middle East.
CleanScrape’s belt cleaning system received the Australian Bulk Handling Award in the ‘Innovative Technology’ category in 2013 for its design and potential benefits, which include: reduced belt wear; extended service life; reduced maintenance; and improved safety.
It has already been used in a wide range of applications including quarrying, cement, scrap and other bulk material-handling operations.
Unlike conventional belt cleaners that are mounted at a 90° angle to the belt, the CleanScrape cleaner is installed diagonally across the discharge pulley, forming a three-dimensional curve beneath the discharge area that conforms to the pulley’s shape. The design incorporates a matrix of tungsten carbide scrapers and is tensioned lightly against the belt to prevent damage to the belt or splices.
According to Martin Engineering, the CleanScrape cleaning system protects the belt with its low force and is suitable for both slow and fast conveyor belts, including those with mechanical splices. With its compact size, Martin Engineering say the design of the cleaner is an effective solution for areas with restricted space. For example, it can be located either within or outside a transfer chute, and the straightforward installation typically requires less than two hours.
The CleanScrape system is available in three sizes – S, M, and L – covering drum diameters from 270mm to 1,250mm (10.6in to 49.2in) and belt widths from 300mm to 2,800mm (11.8in to 110.2in). Each size is available in four different carbide metal grades to suit specific materials and belt structures, one of which is a carbide formulation developed for use on mechanically spliced belts.
‘Both companies saw the value in collaboration because of the technology and similar business cultures,’ said Michael Hengl, managing director of Martin Engineering Europe. ‘The CleanScrape cleaner represents an entirely new dimension in belt cleaning and we’re so confident in its performance that we provide a money-back satisfaction guarantee.’
