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Tech Tip: Scraperless Belt Cleaning

Written by Corey Poppe | Oct 28, 2025 2:35:51 PM

What to Do When Scrapers Can't Be Used?

Certain conveyor belts — like cleated and chevron styles — don't clean well using traditional scrapers. In this video, Joe introduces three products that can be used to clean dirty belting in these applications.

What You'll Learn

  • Idlers designed to shake refuge material from belting 
  • Clamp on urethane thumpers for existing steel rolls
  • Spiral-shaped rolls for conveyors from wet screens or screws

Key Insights

  • Superior Urathon® Beater Rolls clean cleated or grooved belts effectively.
  • Beater rolls can be mounted on the return side for better cleaning.
  • Clamp-on thumpers allow for adjustable vibration to enhance cleaning.
  • Spiral Urathon Rolls discharge material outward, preventing accumulation.