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U-Type Secondary Belt Cleaners
1. Release the blade tension.
UST Spring Tensioner: Loosen the tension
adjusting nuts on the tensioner pivot rods,
allowing the pole to rotate the blade down
(Fig. 1a).
J-Bolt Tensioner: Loosen both J-bolt jam
nuts and remove the tensioner adjusting
nuts and flat washers, allowing the pole to
rotate against the stop collar and the blade
to rotate down (Fig. 1b).
Double check the blade type needed for your application:
F-Blade - for mechanically-spliced belts
C-Blade - for Flexco Solid Plate mechanically spliced and
vulcanized belts
V-Blade - for vulcanized belts. Can be used with mechanical splices
(solid bolt fasteners) that are recessed (skived) into the belt cover
(bolts must be ground on plate fasteners)
Fig. 1b
6.4 Blade Replacement Instructions
Tools Needed:
- Tape measure
- 19mm (3/4") wrench
- Wire brush
U-Type Replacement Blades
V-Blade
C-Blade
F-Blade
Blade
Blade
Adjusting Nuts
Fig. 1a
Pivot Rod
J-Bolt Jam
Nut
Tensioner
Adjusting Nut
Flat Washer
Section 6 - Maintenance
Physically lock out and tag the conveyor at the power source before you
begin cleaner installation.
U-Type with J-Bolt Tensioner
U-Type with UST Tensioner