Hoverdale’s Conveyor Belt Division designs, manufactures, and maintains a huge range of conveyor equipment.
Our comprehensive range of Conveyor Belt Equipment has been developed from many years of listening and responding to our clients needs. We have a range of belt cleaners & scrapers which caters to every possible application and budget, and our ability to design bespoke solutions means we’ve got it covered, wherever you are in the world.
Belt Cleaners & Scrapers
Keep your plant running under the most taxing conditions.
Belt Rollers
Flexible, tough, low-maintenance rollers for any application.
Belt Clips & Fasteners
Prevent downtime. Keep your conveyors running with the minimum of maintenance.
Belt Skirting
For optimum sealing with the minimum wear on the conveyor belt.
Belt Tracking
No belt damage, no structural damage & no spillage, the best tracking system on the market.
Drive Drums
Maximise the life of your conveyor belt drums.
Load Zone Support
World class conveyor transfer point products.
Steep Angle Accessories
Conveyor belt support products for steep angled conveyors providing longer belt life and improved conveyor performance.
Transfer Point Design
A revolutionary way to handle granular and particular material handling problems and to increase production capabilities.
Urethane Cast Products
We manufacture Urethane cast products as per customer requirement under strict confidentiality agreements.
Accessories
Hoverdale provide patented and versatile conveyor belt accessories. Offering easy installation and low maintenance.
Conveyor Belts
Hoverdale specialises in providing and supplying hard metals and wear-resistant products for conveyor belt products and equipment for all bulk material handling environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is conveyor equipment?
Conveyor equipment refers to the key components that keep a conveyor system moving efficiently, safely and cleanly. This can include belt cleaners, rollers, fasteners, skirting, tracking systems, drive drums, load zone support, steep angle accessories, transfer point solutions and specialist wear parts designed to improve material flow and reduce maintenance issues.
2. Which conveyor components have the biggest impact on performance?
The biggest performance gains usually come from the parts that control spillage, carryback, mistracking and belt damage. In many systems, that means focusing on belt cleaners, skirting, tracking devices, load zone support, rollers and drive drums, because these are the areas where product loss, wear and unplanned downtime tend to build up fastest.
3. Why are belt cleaners so important on conveyor systems?
Belt cleaners are important because they remove material left on the belt after discharge. Without effective cleaning, material carries back around the system, drops beneath the return belt and builds up on surrounding components. That can increase clean-up time, create safety issues and raise maintenance costs. Proper cleaning is one of the most effective ways to improve belt hygiene.
4. What is carryback and why is it a problem?
Carryback is the material that remains stuck to the belt after the discharge point and then falls off later along the return side. Even small amounts can create repeated mess, wasted product and unnecessary labour. Over time, it can also contribute to downtime and housekeeping problems, especially on higher-throughput conveyors handling sticky or fine material.
5. When should conveyor skirting be repaired or upgraded?
Conveyor skirting should be reviewed when you start seeing dust release, side spillage, uneven sealing or repeated belt wear at the loading area. The aim of skirting is to create an effective seal at the load point without damaging the belt cover. If that seal is no longer being maintained, repair or replacement is usually justified.
6. What usually causes a conveyor belt to mistrack?
Mistracking is commonly caused by misaligned components, uneven loading, carryback, pulley or roller problems, structural movement or uneven belt tension. Minor drift is not unusual, but when the belt starts damaging edges, spilling material or contacting the structure, it becomes a serious reliability issue. Solving the root cause early is far better than repeated short-term corrections.
7. How does belt tracking equipment help?
Belt tracking equipment helps keep the belt running centrally on pulleys and idlers, reducing the risk of edge damage, structure contact and spillage. Good tracking control also helps the rest of the conveyor work properly, because a misaligned belt can accelerate wear across skirting, rollers and other transfer point components. It is often a key part of conveyor reliability improvement.
8. What do conveyor rollers do?
Conveyor rollers support the belt and help it move smoothly while carrying material. Their condition has a direct effect on belt stability, friction, alignment and overall system efficiency. When rollers wear, seize or become misaligned, they can contribute to mistracking, extra drag and belt damage, which is why they are such an important part of any conveyor setup.
9. What are belt clips and fasteners used for?
Belt clips and mechanical fasteners are used to join conveyor belt ends, particularly where quick installation or rapid repair is important. Fastener selection matters because the wrong type can lead to premature splice wear or even splice failure. Belt tension, belt thickness and pulley diameter are among the main factors used when choosing a suitable fastening system.
10. Why is load zone support so important?
The load zone is one of the hardest-working parts of a conveyor because falling material can create heavy impact forces. Load zone support helps absorb that force, stabilise the belt and reduce damage where the conveyor takes its biggest hits. Good support in this area also helps control spillage and protect both the belt and surrounding structure.
11. When does a drive drum need attention?
A drive drum usually needs attention when there are signs of slipping, lagging wear, uneven surface condition or falling conveyor performance. Because the drum plays a central role in belt traction and movement, deterioration here can affect the whole system. Restoring or replacing worn drum surfaces can improve grip, reduce belt stress and support more reliable operation.
12. When are steep angle conveyor accessories needed?
Steep angle accessories are typically needed when material has to be conveyed on a sharper incline than a standard belt arrangement can manage reliably. In these applications, specialist support and containment products help improve belt life, control material movement and maintain conveyor performance where incline angle would otherwise increase the risk of rollback, instability or loss of product.
13. What is transfer point design in conveyor systems?
Transfer point design is the engineering of the area where material moves from one conveyor or chute to another. A good design helps control impact, dust, turbulence, build-up and spillage while improving material flow. Since many conveyor problems begin at the transfer point, getting this area right can improve reliability across the whole system.
14. Where are urethane cast products used on conveyors?
Urethane cast products are commonly used for wear-resistant conveyor components where durability, resilience and custom shapes are important. They can be produced to suit specific applications and are often chosen for parts exposed to repeated abrasion, impact or material contact. In conveyor systems, they are valued for combining toughness with the flexibility of bespoke manufacturing.
15. How do you choose the right conveyor equipment for your application?
The most useful information includes the material being handled, belt width, belt speed, operating conditions, problem area and the type of issue you are trying to solve, such as carryback, mistracking, impact, spillage or wear. It also helps to include dimensions, photos and any drawings available, because correct component selection depends on the actual duty of the conveyor.
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