Cleaning conveyor belts in industry – fast and thorough

Conveyor belts are essential components of numerous industrial processes. Regular and thorough cleaning is necessary to avoid production stoppages, contamination and material waste. ph-cleantec offers an innovative and sustainable cleaning technology to clean conveyor belts efficiently, in an environmentally friendly way and economically.

Where are conveyor belts used?

Conveyor belts are used in many sectors, including:

• Food industry: transport of raw materials and packaged products.
• Automotive and metal industry: conveyance of components and materials.
• Logistics and mail order: sorting and transport of parcels.
• Mining and building-materials industry: movement of bulk goods such as gravel, sand or coal.
• Pharmaceutical and chemical industry: transport of sensitive or chemical products.

Challenges in cleaning conveyor belts

Cleaning conveyor belts brings the most varied challenges:

• Recurring contamination: oils, greases, dust or production residues are continuously deposited.
• Accessibility: some conveyor-belt systems are hard to reach or have to be laboriously dismantled for cleaning.
• Ongoing production: in many operations, cleaning is required during operation.
• Wear from aggressive cleaning methods: high-pressure cleaning or chemical agents can damage the belt material.
• Environmental impact: from high water and chemical use with traditional cleaning processes.

What must a unit for cleaning conveyor belts be able to do?

An efficient cleaning must take the following aspects into account:

• Thorough removal of residues: food remains, dust, oil, metal chips or dirt must be removed completely.
• Avoidance of production stoppages: cleaning often has to be very fast in order to minimise downtimes.
• Gentle cleaning: conveyor-belt materials must not be damaged.
• Meeting hygiene standards: especially in the food and pharmaceutical industry, germ-free cleaning is required.
• Environmentally friendly and resource-saving: the minimal use of water and chemicals spares the environment and saves costs.

Fast cleaning: this is particularly important when accidents occur during ongoing production, e.g. a net tearing or a bottle bursting, and delivery deadlines have to be met.

The following types of conveyor belt can be cleaned optimally with ph-cleantec units

• Belt conveyors: flexible plastic or rubber belts for various materials.
• Chain conveyors: robust metal links for heavy loads.
• Modular belt conveyors: plastic segments for hygiene and food areas.
• Roller conveyors: gravity or motor-driven systems for material flow.

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The benefits at a glance

The cleaning systems from ph-cleantec are ideal for conveyor belts of all kinds:

• Hot water up to 95°C: loosens grease, oil and deposits quickly – and reduces the use of chemicals.
• Low pressure (3–14 bar): removes even stubborn dirt without damaging the surface, and needs little water in the process.
• Fast and efficient: ready for use in minutes – production stoppages (e.g. burst bottles or yoghurt pots) drop from 2–3 hours to 10–15 minutes.
• Environmentally friendly: sustainable cleaning with minimal resource consumption.
• Cost-effective: saves water, cleaner and time compared with conventional methods.
• Flexible and mobile: for various conveyor-belt types and sectors – thanks to the integrated tank, even long belts can be cleaned autonomously.

Conveyor-belt cleaning in the large-scale bakery

In large-scale bakeries, high hygiene standards meet stubborn contamination such as oils, dough residues or baked-on sugar. Cleaning the production plant is therefore a real challenge – especially during ongoing operation and with sensitive technology.

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