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Sticking and carryback

Sticky material carried onto the return strand

How can carryback on the belt be reduced?

Material stuck to the belt passes the head pulley, travels onto the return strand and gets into the pulleys. Primary and secondary scrapers remove it. Recommended products: Primary belt scraper, Secondary belt scraper and V-plough scraper.

Place on the line: Head pulley

Loading pointCarrying strand and beltSplice pointHead pulleyReturn strand

Recommended products

Frequently asked questions

For questions specific to your line, you can contact our technical team.

Where on a conveyor line does sticking and carryback occur?
Sticking and carryback concerns the head pulley of a conveyor line. If it is not cleaned off, material stuck to the belt is carried onto the return strand, gets into the pulleys and wears the pulley surface.
Which products are recommended for sticking and carryback?
  • Primary belt scraper: First cleaning at the head pulley
  • Secondary belt scraper: Second cleaning for fine particles
  • V-plough scraper: Moves material aside on the return strand
In which industries are the products for sticking and carryback used?
These products are recommended for cement plants, mines and quarries, iron and steel plants, thermal power plants, ports, chemical and fertiliser plants, recycling plants, the construction industry, the logistics industry and the agriculture industry.
Can I request a site survey for sticking and carryback?
Yes. Our team inspects the conveyor systems at your plant on site, assesses their condition and identifies the areas that need work and possible problems. Choose Site survey as the request type in the first step of the quote form, or call 444 32 74.
Which articles cover sticking and carryback?
  • Conveyor belt scraper types and selection
How do I get a quote for sticking and carryback?
Choose the product in the quote form or call 444 32 74. Your belt width, belt speed and the material carried help determine the suitable model.
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