Disrupting the MRF Motorised Brush Cleaner Market
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The Hoverdale motorised brush belt cleaner offers a sophisticated cleaning method for conveyor belts within bulk materials handling operations. This cutting-edge system combines the power of motorised brush technology with self-adjusting capabilities, making it the top choice for conveyor belt maintenance. Constructed from stainless steel, it safeguards against corrosive damage to the belts and is resilient in harsh weather conditions.

 

Conveyor belts have been integral in various industries, from materials recycling plants to aggregate plants and quarries. Their seamless operation is key to the efficiency and productivity of these facilities. However, one recurring challenge has been ensuring these belts remain clean, reducing the likelihood of carryback and spillage. Enter the motorised brush system deployed by Hoverdale UK Limited—a solution revolutionising how these industries perceive conveyor belt maintenance.

The Motorised Brush Specification Includes:

-A Stainless Steel construction that auto-adjusts as the brush wears to maintain effective cleaning contact with the belt at all times.

-A range of cleaning brush diameters from 200mm O/D to 600mm O/D, resulting in cleated belts up to 150mm in height still being cleaned effectively.

-Quick-release cartridge systems allow fast and easy changeover of brushes.

Why is a Motorised Brush so effective at Keeping Conveyors Clean?

What are our Motorised Brush Conveyor Belt Scrapers and Belt Scrapers used for?

Our Motorised Conveyor Belt Scrapers and Belt Scrapers Brush Cleaners are highly effective in solving the following problems when processing bulk materials:

  • Material stuck to the return belt
  • Material build-up on return rollers
  • Drive drum motors are overloaded
  • Material under conveyors needs to be dug out regularly
  • Material build-up at the tail drum
  • Excessive or premature belt wear
  • Material spillage causing hazards
  • Material becoming airborne causes health safety risks
  • Belly pans full of material create a fire hazard
  • Dirty belts causing optical sorting machine issues
  • Belt stoppages and downtime.

Initially, our motorised brush belt and belt scrapers system was devised for cleaning chevron and cleated conveyor belts that traditional contact belt scrapers couldn’t clean successfully. However, it quickly became apparent that this system also functioned remarkably well on all belt constructions. With many years of experience in the field, we have evidence to demonstrate that our system diminishes belt stoppages, raises uptime, and encourages greater quantities of material to be processed throughout the plant.

“Keeping MRF Conveyor Belts Clean and Operational: The Motorised Brush System by Hoverdale UK Limited.”

The Hoverdale Motorised Brush System

Hoverdale UK Limited, with its vast experience in the sector, has introduced a motorised brush system tailored to combat the challenges posed by carryback and spillage on conveyor belts. This system employs high-quality brushes that rotate at an optimised speed, ensuring thorough cleaning of the conveyor belt surface.

Features of the Motorised Brush System
  1. Efficient Design: The brush system is designed to cater to various belt widths, ensuring a comprehensive cleaning solution for different setups.
  2. Durability: Made from robust materials, the brushes can withstand the rough materials commonly found in recycling plants, aggregate plants, and quarries.
  3. Optimised Rotation: The motorised system rotates at a speed that ensures effective cleaning without causing wear and tear to the conveyor belt.
  4. Adjustable Pressure: The system offers adjustable brush pressure, ensuring the brushes can be set to clean the belts without causing damage.
Benefits of Using a Motorised Brush
  1. Elimination of Carryback: Carryback refers to the material that sticks to the conveyor belt after the discharge point. Over time, this can accumulate, leading to operational inefficiencies. The motorised brush removes these residual materials, ensuring a cleaner belt and smoother operation.
  2. Reduction in Spillage: Spillage is a common problem, especially in facilities that handle bulk materials. By ensuring that the conveyor belt remains clean, the brush system reduces the chances of spillage, which can be hazardous and costly.
  3. Cost Savings: Facilities can face significant costs associated with belt replacements, downtime due to maintenance, and manual cleaning. The motorised brush system drastically reduces these costs by maintaining a cleaner belt.
  4. Increased Lifespan of Conveyor Belts: A clean belt reduces wear and tear, extending the lifespan of the conveyor system.
  5. Improved Safety: Spillage and carryback can pose safety risks. A cleaner belt minimises these risks, ensuring a safer workplace environment.

Conclusion

The motorised brush system by Hoverdale UK Limited offers an innovative solution to an age-old problem in the industry. By ensuring that conveyor belts remain clean and operational, facilities can benefit from reduced operating costs, increased safety, and improved efficiency. It’s a clear testament that the most uncomplicated innovations can sometimes lead to the most profound impacts.

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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.