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Choosing the right conveyor belt for a materials recycling plant is crucial for efficient operations and equipment longevity. Conveyor belts come in various types, each designed for specific materials and operating conditions. The three primary types of belts used in recycling plants are chevron, cleated, and flat belts. Understanding their differences and applications will help […]

Hoverdale UK Limited, a global provider of conveyor belt products and equipment, hard metals, and wear-resistant products, has been awarded SafeContractor Accreditation following an annual audit. Alcumus SafeContractor simplifies compliance processes for more than 50,000 organisations worldwide, ensuring the safety of their workforce, operational integrity, and environmental responsibility. The service assists a network of employers,

Tackling Carryback, Blockages and Spillages. Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs) stand at the forefront of our journey toward a sustainable future, ensuring waste reduction and resource conservation. At the heart of these facilities lie conveyor belts, facilitating a smooth recycling process. Yet, the upkeep and operational efficiency of these belts pose recurrent challenges, especially in the

Maintaining clean and functional conveyor belts is vital in a materials recycling (MRF) plant to avoid productivity loss and safety risks. Spillages, carryback, and downtime on conveyor belts can result in higher maintenance expenses, decreased output, and potential workplace accidents. As a manager of a recycling plant, implementing preventative strategies is critical to keep the

Last week, the MHEA’s recent BulkEx 23 conference, which was held at the midlands-based Chesford Grange in Warwickshire, was heralded as the best yet!  The distinguished event showcased 12 technical keynote speeches delivered by seasoned professionals in the field. Attendees were offered a glimpse into an inspiring exhibition of member companies boasting a selection of

Manufacturing and supply of DRS Screening Shafts in UK to improve plant efficiencies and business carbon impact for MRF facility: A Hoverdale Case Study.   The Issues: A recycling plant customer had to source OEM replacement parts for DRS Screen Shafts from the USA, which resulted in lead times of 6 months, affecting production efficiency

CASE STUDY: MRF recycling plant benefits from Hoverdale’s wide range of products and services, including motorised brush cleaners and secondary contact tungsten scrapers.   The Hoverdale technical survey team were called into an MRF recycling plant in Yorkshire to investigate their processing problems. A full site survey was carried out, which identified a number of

The Hoverdale motorised brush belt cleaner provides an advanced cleaning solution for conveyor belts in bulk materials handling facilities. This state-of-the-art system combines the potency of motorised brush technology with auto-adjusting efficiency, positioning it as the prime solution for maintaining conveyor belts. Because it’s made of stainless steel, it prevents corrosive material from damaging the

Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs), sometimes called material recycling or reclamation facilities, sit between our waste and the value extracted from the reuse and recycling of that waste. Safety, quality, and productivity are the three components that maximise waste and recycling facility efficiency. MRF operators can do plenty to make their operations more efficient and safer.

Primary Belt Cleaners and Scrapers: Ensuring Smooth Operations at Quarry and Aggregate Plants Conveyor belts are the backbone of many industries, particularly quarry and aggregate plants, where vast quantities of materials must be transported over large distances daily. Like any machinery, their efficiency is critical, and this is where primary belt cleaners and scrapers come