Full Conveyor Refurbishment at an MRF Plant during Shutdown
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The Hoverdale team has recently completed a full Conveyor Refurbishment at an MRF Plant – All completed on a weekend shutdown.

 

Weekend Shutdown Project Outline:

 

  • 15m long x 1400mm wide Conveyor System
  • Slider bed repaired with new plates welded in place
  • Drive drum re-lagged with 10mm diamond rubber
  • New belt supplied & fitted 30 meters x1400mm wide
  • 3-ply friction-backed belt
  • Low-friction skirting 150mm x 4mm supplied and fitted
  • New motor and gearbox fitted.

In every Material Recycling Facility (MRF), conveyor belts are a critical component to the smooth running of the plant; they keep materials moving in and out by transporting waste materials across plants, making processing and recycling easier and more efficient. However, like any machinery, conveyor belt systems can experience issues that cost your facility money, time, and resources.

 

What causes conveyor lines to stop and require refurbishment and maintenance?

 

Belt Carryback and Material Build-up

Carryback is the material that attaches to the rollers, frames, and other conveyor system components, resulting in reduced efficiency. This carryback often consists of dust, debris, and other materials that stick to the conveyor belt and are only removed after falling off further downstream in the processing line. To properly combat carryback, it’s essential to understand the causes and how to prevent it. Investing in quality belt cleaners and other conveyor maintenance products can help avoid carryback.

Belt scrapers are an efficient way to manage stubborn material build-up on the conveyor system. Implementing various scraper types, from standard to motorised brushes, can provide an excellent solution to address the buildup of material. There are primary scrapers that clean as much material from the conveyor belt as possible. Secondary scrapers can be installed after the primary scrapers to ensure the belt is as clean as possible. The use of these scrapers helps ensure that the conveyor belt stays clean.

Material Blockages & Spillages

Material spillages occur when waste or recycled materials fall off the belt while in transit. Material blockages, worn conveyor parts, or inappropriate material loading can cause it. Material spillages can lead to workplace accidents, equipment wear and tear, and extra cleaning costs. To avoid spillages, you can install skirting rubber on the side of the belt to create a seal that will reduce any leakages; however, selecting the appropriate material for skirtings is crucial to avoid premature belt wear. It is not uncommon to come across instances where the wrong type of skirting is installed, but replacing it can prove to be cost-effective as it extends the overall lifespan of the belt. Additionally, you can use dust suppression systems to prevent material blockages and improve air quality in the recycling facility.

Conveyor belts are an essential part of any recycling plant, but they can experience issues that can result in downtime, belt stoppages, blockages, spillages, and the need for expensive, manual labour to correct them. With proper maintenance, routine inspections, and the right tools, plant managers can troubleshoot issues like belt mistracking, material spillages, belt slippage, belt damage, and belt misalignments. By addressing these issues promptly and proactively, recycling plants can improve operational efficiency, increase productivity, and save money in the long run.

Contact us today to see how we can solve conveyor problems and organise a Free Site Survey at your plant.

Learn more about our range of conveyor belts, conveyor belt cleaners and scrapers and our motorised brush cleaning system for conveyors.

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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.

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.

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.