Staying on Course: How Self-Adjusting Belt Tracking Systems Boost Conveyor Efficiency
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Introduction

Conveyor belt misalignment is a common issue in many industries, leading to increased wear, spillage, and potential system failures. Traditional belt tracking methods often require manual adjustments and constant monitoring. However, advancements in technology have led to the development of self-adjusting belt tracking systems that offer a more efficient and reliable solution.

The Problem: Belt Misalignment and Its Consequences

Belt misalignment can result from various factors, including uneven loading, structural issues, or wear and tear on components. The consequences of misalignment include:

  • Increased Wear: Misaligned belts can cause uneven wear on the belt and conveyor components, leading to premature failures.
  • Material Spillage: Misalignment can cause materials to spill over the sides of the conveyor, leading to product loss and potential environmental hazards.
  • Safety Hazards: Misaligned belts can pose safety risks to personnel working near the conveyor system.

The Solution: Hoverdale’s Self-Adjusting Belt Tracking Systems

Hoverdale offers advanced self-adjusting belt tracking systems designed to automatically correct belt misalignment without manual intervention. These systems utilize sensors and actuators to detect and adjust the belt’s position in real-time, ensuring optimal alignment. Benefits include:

  • Reduced Wear: By maintaining proper alignment, the system minimizes uneven wear on the belt and components.
  • Decreased Spillage: Proper alignment reduces the likelihood of material spillage, ensuring efficient material handling.
  • Enhanced Safety: Automated adjustments reduce the need for manual interventions, lowering the risk of accidents.

Real-World Application: Mining Industry

In the mining industry, conveyor systems often operate in challenging environments, leading to frequent misalignment issues. By installing Hoverdale’s self-adjusting belt tracking systems, a mining company experienced:

  • Improved Belt Longevity: Extended the lifespan of conveyor belts by ensuring consistent alignment.
  • Reduced Maintenance Costs: Decreased the frequency of manual adjustments and repairs.
  • Increased Operational Efficiency: Enhanced the overall performance of the conveyor system, leading to higher throughput.

Actionable Tips

  1. Regular Calibration: Periodically calibrate the tracking system to ensure accurate alignment corrections.
  2. Monitor System Performance: Use diagnostic tools to monitor the performance of the tracking system and address any issues promptly.
  3. Integrate with Other Systems: Combine belt tracking systems with other conveyor maintenance solutions for comprehensive system management.
  4. Train Personnel: Provide training to staff on the operation and maintenance of belt tracking systems to ensure optimal performance.

Conclusion & Call to Action

Adopting Hoverdale’s self-adjusting belt tracking systems can significantly enhance the efficiency and reliability of your conveyor operations. To discover how our solutions can be tailored to your specific needs, contact us or request a free site survey.

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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.