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CleanScrape® proved higher cleaning efficiency & longer life than PU cleaners
Products Used CleanScrape® Primary Cleaners
Product Types Used Belt Cleaning Solutions , Primary Belt Cleaners , Secondary Belt Cleaners
Industry Steel
Customer JSW Steel Plant, Dolvi, Maharashtra, India

Problem

PU belt cleaners from other supplier were ineffective due to insufficient cleaning efficiency & rapid blade wear

JSW Steel’s Dolvi plant in Maharashtra, operating at a production capacity of 10Mt per year faced persistent carryback and belt-cleaning challenges across 10 coke-handling conveyor systems. The existing polyurethane (PU) belt cleaners from another vendor were ineffective due to insufficient cleaning efficiency and rapid blade wear. The continued need for manual clean-ups and spare blades resulted in increased unplanned downtime and higher maintenance costs to keep the conveyors operational. Adding to the challenge, limited installation space allowed for only a single cleaner per conveyor, making it essential to find a compact, low-maintenance solution that could deliver superior cleaning performance in the very first pass.

Solution

CleanScrape® installed in minimal space, ensures optimal cleaning efficiency and longer service life

Martin Engineering experts team, together with a trusted partner, conducted a belt audit making note of the belt cleaner expectation and the abrasive nature of the cargo. The team recommended installing a Martin® CleanScrape primary cleaners replacing the existing belt cleaners. Given the space constraints within the chute, the CleanScrape® was an ideal solution due to its simple installation and minimal space requirements.The CleanScrape® ensures low wear on both the belt and the cleaner, prolonging their service life. The tungsten carbide cleaning surface is completely corrosion-resistant, making it durable even in harsh environments. The cleaner requires minimal maintenance and comes with stainless steel installation kits for added durability.

Result

CleanScrape® Primary Cleaner effectively reduced the material loss and associated operational challenges.

After 12 months in operation, operators reported outstanding cleaning efficiency, with no adjustments or other maintenance required. The CleanScrape® Primary Cleaner proved the optimal solution providing higher performance, longer life, reduced material loss and addressing the associated operational challenges. With less material accumulating under the belt, the manual clean-up time and associated manpower costs were significantly reduced. The customer is very happy with the performance, service and overall functioning of the proposed solutions and further orders have since been placed.

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