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Products Used | PV Cleaner , Slider Cradle |
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Product Types Used | Belt Cleaning Solutions , Air Cannon Solutions , Transfer Point Solutions , Air Cannons , Belt Support , Primary Belt Cleaners , Secondary Belt Cleaners |
Solutions | Ongoing Maintenance |
Industry | Mining |
Customer | Arkema 38, France |
At the Arkema Group chemical site in France, a salt storage facility that stores and supplies salt for the manufacturer Saumur had developed a lot of buildup from carryback along the belt. This buildup required a stop every six months for manual cleanup.
After reviewing the system, Martin Engineering recommended two solutions. First, Martin® Air Cannons were added to the storage hopper that supplies the salt. Martin® Air Cannons improve flow from silos, bins, bunkers and storage vessels, by knocking down rat holes, blockages and buildups, to boost plant efficiency. Additionally, a Martin® PV Cleaner was added with a Martin® QC2™ Secondary Cleaner to provide the most effective cleaning performance. The Martin® PV Cleaner uses an aggressive angle of attack to increase cleaning efficiency while the Martin® QC2™ Cleaner offers the convenience of a one pin blade replacement. And finally, Martin® Slider Cradles were added under the skirtboard of the transfer point to support the edges of the belt and eliminate sag.
After a month of testing, the problems have been corrected. The company is no longer stopping to manually clean up the buildup and carryback. MartinPLUS® Service technicians return periodically for routine maintenance.
While your problem seems unique and frustrating, with 70+ years of solving similar problems around the world, and with the most experienced and educated people on our teams, we can assure you that we’ve “Been There, Done That.” At least close enough to know what needs to be done next and adjust for your situation.
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