What are the best Belt Cleaners and Belt Scrapers for Conveyor Belts?
Best Belt Cleaners and Belt Scrapers

Selecting the best belt cleaners and belt scrapers for conveyor belts is essential to the success of many industrial operations so they can seamlessly transport goods and bulk materials through their plants with minimal effort. However, choosing the most efficient belt cleaners and scrapers is essential, or these systems can quickly become inefficient and dangerous if improperly cleaned and maintained. This is where Hoverdale conveyor belt cleaners and scrapers come in – an effective way to prevent material build-up and extend the lifespan of your conveyor belt.

 

What are Belt Cleaners and Belt Scrapers?

Conveyor belt cleaners are devices used to remove material build-up on conveyor belts. These can be scrapers or blades made from various materials such as rubber, urethane, or tungsten carbide. The cleaners work by scraping the conveyor belt surface and eliminating any excess material or debris that could cause issues.

Different Types of Conveyor Cleaners and Scrapers

There are several conveyor belt cleaners and scrapers, each designed to suit specific applications and types of material. Here are some of the most common types of cleaners and scrapers:

Primary Belt Cleaners – pre-cleaners- are the first line of defence against material build-up. These are typically made from brush, rubber, or polyurethane blades.

Secondary Belt Cleaners are located underneath the conveyor belt, acting as a secondary line of defence. These can remove any remaining material build-up the primary cleaners may have missed.

Belt Ploughs – these belt scrapers deflect any material or debris off the conveyor belt and onto a spillover chute. Bulk material handling plants often use Belt ploughs to prevent material build-up and blockages.

Tungsten Carbide Cleaners – these belt cleaners use tungsten carbide blades to remove even the most resilient materials from conveyor belts. These are typically used in heavy-duty applications where other cleaners and scrapers may not be effective enough.

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Benefits of Using Hoverdale Conveyor Belt Cleaners and Scrapers

By installing one of Hoverdale’s conveyor belt cleaners and scrapers at your plant, you can experience several benefits, including:

Reduced maintenance costs – eliminating material build-up and debris can reduce the likelihood of belt damage, increasing your conveyor belt’s lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.

Improved safety – removing debris from conveyor belts can prevent accidents, reducing workplace injury risk.

Increased efficiency – by removing material build-up, your conveyor belt can operate more efficiently and reliably, leading to increased throughput and improved production rates.

Conveyor belt cleaners and scrapers are crucial for any bulk material handling facility. By removing material build-up and debris, these devices can improve safety, increase efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs. When selecting a conveyor belt cleaner or scraper, it’s essential to consider your application’s specific needs and the type of material being transported. With the right equipment, you can ensure the smooth operation of your conveyor belt and a safe, productive workplace.

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Ben is a time serviced field service engineer in the busy waste and recycling sector, who’s career moved into to managing service teams and beyond. Originally beginning his career with a HGV repair and maintenance apprenticeship with IVECO, from there travelling and working in multiple countries moving towards waste processing shredders.

Ben joined the Hoverdale team in September 2024 seeking to apply his extensive knowledge to a new area. His values and ethics fit perfectly within the Hoverdale ethos.

He is happily married to Kristina, with 4 wonderful young children; 14, 11, 8 and 5. We the children he doesn’t get much spare time. He is a family man, who enjoys spending as much time with them as possible.

DAVID BARTER

David is an experienced leader, with a background covering Operations, eCommerce, Finance, Compliance, HR and IT. His career spans Banking, Retail and Engineering, spending the majority of his career working for ALDI as they grew to become 4th largest supermarket in the UK, including seven years on their UK board as Managing Director of IT and eCommerce.

David joined Hoverdale’s Senior Management Team in 2023 to seek a fresh challenge in a completely different industry sector. He has applied his approach to Process Improvement, Efficiency, Customer Service and Teamwork to great effect during Hoverdale’s sustained growth.

Married to Jane, with three adult sons between them, David volunteers on the board of the Nottingham Playhouse theatre as well as his local rugby and football clubs. Any spare time he spends enjoying walks with their Golden Retriever, Buzz, who is also regularly seen in the Hoverdale office.

MATT BEVERLEY

A time served Mechanical engineer Matt’s background includes many high-profile projects within the Automotive Industry: The Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, Spyker Le-Mans racing teams, Bentley, Aston Martin, and Airbus A380. This history and knowledge of complex manufacturing and engineering projects have been transferred and further developed into the bulk material handling sector. Matt has work in Europe, North America, Indonesia, and China

He joined the bulk solids and bulk handling industry in 2019 as Managing Director of Hoverdale UK Ltd and subsequently completed a Management buyout in July 2020. The business has grown yearly, increased employment, its customer base, and worldwide reputation, and disrupted the market with groundbreaking innovative technology. Since Matt took over Hoverdale, the company has filed four patents for innovation; one was granted in 2023 for a design to improve bulk handling. The success had been driven by delivering tailored solutions to the waste recycling sectors that keep material flowing out and money flowing in.

Awards Include

  • 2024 – Shapa company of the Year
  • 2024- Shapa Innovation in Technology
  • 2024- MHEA Engineer of the year
  • 2021 – MHEA Innovation of the year
  • 2021- IMechE Innovation award

Current Positions Include.

  • Group Chairman Hoverdale UK Ltd
  • President (MHEA) Material Handling Engineers Association
  • Vice Chairman: IMechE Bulk Material Handling Committee
  • Council Member: (SHAPA) Solids Handling & Particle Association
  • Member: Chartered Management Institute

Matt has been happily married to Julie for 22 years and has 4 children, 3 of which are involved within the Hoverdale group of companies. He is an RFU level 2 qualified coach and referee having been in several head coaching roles at various age groups from under 6’s to adults for his local team Nuneaton RFC. He believes in the core values that rugby teaches of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship and try’s to carry this through in his day to day business activities. He is passionate at brining the next generation of young, diverse engineers into the sector through promotion of apprenticeship scheme and further education routes.