Autonomous Tensioning System for Belt Cleaners
Our ATS has been installed on over 130 conveyors to date, in Australia and overseas.
It is breaking new ground for optimising belt cleaner performance.
*NEW* Optional Auto Drop Feature now available
AU Patent 2017260567 US Patent 10829311
Key Benefits to Sites
Measured reductions in carryback of 90% by volume have been achieved: significantly reducing the frequency of associated cleanup activities. This provides improvements in operator morale and cleanup crew cost savings.
Increased saleable ore recovery increases revenue: on heavy carry back belts ROI can be ≤12 months from this alone.
Improvements to Safety
Safety is improved through the ATS feature of remote tensioner access.
Superior reduction of carryback reduces the risk of ‘widow makers’ forming (suspended masses of product build-up which can fall on passers-by).
Dust emissions reduction improves environmental outcomes and compliance.
Improvements to Plant Reliability
Improved equipment reliability has been demonstrated as a result of less direct rubbing between carryback and belts/idlers/pulleys, reduced contamination ingress to bearings and decreased idler imbalance.
NEW Auto Drop System (ADS)
As an add on to the ATS system, the ADS further optimises performance of the whole belt cleaning system. It introduces the ability to automatically and remotely remove the belt cleaners from the belt when not required. When the belt cleaners are required again, the ADS allows the ATS to rebalance itself, providing the same optimum belt cleaner tension.
Safety is improved by eliminating high blade temperatures caused by excessive empty belt running scenarios.
Conveyor reliability is improved by eliminating unnecessary wear and tear, and eliminating hot blade chattering.