Carryback

Definition: Fugitive material that clings to the belt after the belt has discharged its cargo. Characterized...

Bulk-materials handling is a process; therefore, many of the measurements taken to measure performance are not absolute...

An operation’s success at eliminating carryback can be categorized into arbitrary “Levels.” Achievement of these levels...

Selecting a belt cleaner for a given application requires the assessment of a number of factors. The following is the...

A multiple-blade design with individual spring or elastomer support on each individual cleaning blade will keep each...

Because of how belt cleaners function, placing constant pressure across the width of the belt, it is important for the...

The Process for Developing a Wash-Box System

When developing a belt-washing station, it is desirable to provide a...

The basics for installing an effective belt-cleaning system include the following criteria: far forward, out of the...

Historically, the vast majority of wash box applications have been custom-designed out of necessity, due to each...

Perhaps the most effective way to clean a conveyor belt is with a combination of conventional cleaners and a wash-box...