CONVEYOR BELTS GLOSSARY OF TERMS A-Z

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Conveyor belts, belt scrapers, belt cleaning systems and equipment.

Hoverdale specialises in providing and supplying hard metals and wear-resistant products for conveyor belt products and equipment for all bulk material handling environments.

Conveyor belts are vital in materials recycling plants, facilitating the smooth and efficient flow of materials during the recycling process. It is crucial to recognise the importance of keeping these belts clean and operational. By tackling issues such as carryback and blockages, recycling plants can enhance material quality, optimise operational efficiency, reduce equipment wear, and create a safer and more sustainable work environment. Regular cleaning, maintenance, and proactive measures are fundamental in unlocking the true potential of conveyor belts and realising the objectives of a greener, circular economy. All of our conveyor system products are Made in Britain

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Conveyor Belts Glossary of Terms

Why Hoverdale?

Industry-leading expertise

Hoverdale are the founders of the bi-metallic plate industry in the UK. We were the first company in the UK to install the Hood & Spoon conveyor system, the benchmark in reliability for the 21st Century.

Reduced maintenance costs

Our products and services routinely reduce maintenance costs by 80% by providing a longer life and minimising downtime.

No-cure no-pay trial

Want to see if our recommendations work? Why not let us install a trial for you so that you can judge the results for yourself. We expect you to be delighted with the results.

The benchmark for quality in the industry

Made in the UK, our products are used in 5 continents and our expertise spans the globe. Book a site visit now, the savings will more than pay for your time or your money back!

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BEN DUCHESNE

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.