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damage / profile , and individually set the damage level . The measuring roller detects conveyor direction , position , belt length and speed . This also ensures precise localisation of the damage . Detection of movement direction is especially important with reversible belts , because the scrapers can be folded in or out automatically using our motorisation set . All data become visible in our Cloud , in which the customer can monitor the system and step in as soon as an issue occurs . This means that , depending on the damage level , STARCLEAN ® S3 can take action independently or even initiate an emergency stop of the belt system . The customer can specify the function .”
Martin Engineering ’ s autonomous tensioning
Global innovator of conveyor belt cleaning technology , Martin Engineering , has introduced an autonomous tensioning system that continuously monitors and delivers proper cleaner tension . By utilising Martin Engineering ’ s intuitive new smart technology platform to maintain proper blade-to-belt pressure , the N2 ® Twist™ Tensioner provides the best possible cleaning performance throughout the life of the blade . The system also alerts operators on the Martin Smart Device Manager App when the blade needs changing or if there is an abnormal condition . The result is efficient cleaning ,
Martin Engineering ' s N2 ® Twist™ Tensioner provides the best possible cleaning performance throughout the life of the blade
increased safety , reduced labour and a lower cost of operation .
“ We designed the unit for heavy-duty applications and tested it outdoors in punishing environments and applications ,” said Andrew Timmerman , Product Development Engineer at Martin Engineering . “ The N2 Twist Tensioner has proven itself to be a rugged and highly effective way to maximise both cleaning efficiency and blade life .”
Located on the head pulley , primary belt cleaners commonly have a twist , ratchet or spring tensioner to ensure the cleaner blade stays in consistent contact with the conveyor belt for proper cleaning and material discharge . Prior to the new design , belt tensioners had to be monitored and adjusted manually , in some applications on a daily basis , so they would maintain optimum pressure and carryback removal . Estimating when blades needed changing was often a guessing game that , if left too long , could lead to belt damage .
Inadequate tensioning causes carryback to cling to the belt and spill along its path , piling up under the conveyor and emitting excessive dust . This requires extra labour for cleanup and can affect air quality . Over-tensioning leads to friction damage to the carrying side of the belt , premature blade wear and potential splice damage . Both scenarios create unsafe work conditions and raise the cost of operation significantly .
The N2 Twist Tensioner automatically maintains precise cleaning pressure throughout