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Clip Avoidance

The DirtWhacker System is exceptionally accommodating of mechanical joints because of it’s:

  • nonaggressive blade angle
  • blunt leading-edge blade
  • parallelogram-mounted blade that moves back and down with a minimum of resistance

However, to further enhance blade and mechanical joint life, the DirtWhacker Clip-Avoidance System detects the mechanical joint using an inductive sensor, and momentarily reduces pressure in the air bladder allowing the joint to pass over the cleaner blades with a minimum of resistance and interference.

No Load Device

When a belt is running but not conveying material, there is no reason for the belt cleaning system to be activated.

By applying a scraper blade to an un-loaded belt, particularly a fast belt, unnecessary mechanical and thermal wear occurs to both the belt and the scraper.

However, the Dirtwhacker No-Load Device is able to detect no load conditions using an ultrasonic sensor and remove pressure from the bladder for the duration the belt runs dry. Operation is completely hands-off.

PLC Signal Control

Where remote, hands-free control and manipulation is required, the Dirtwhacker can be fully integrated into existing Programmable Logic Control systems.