Tech Tip: Material-Shedding Idlers

Combatting the Buildup of Sticky Materials

Wet, sticky material can cling to traditional steel or rubber rolls causing the idlers to double or even triple in size with caked on fugitive material. This significantly reduces the life of the roll and often causes mis-tracking too.

What You'll Learn

• Applications where scrapers don't clean belts
• Tools to extend idler life by 8-10x
• Benefits of using idlers manufactured with polyurethane

Key Insights

• Superior's beater rolls clean cleated or grooved belts
• Clamp-on thumpers allow for adjustable vibration to enhance cleaning
• Thumper designs also ensure gentle cleaning while maintaining belt integrity
• Spiral Urathon Rolls discharge material outward, preventing accumulation