New conveyor return idler from Superior Industries is economical solution to control carryback material

Superior Industries, Inc. offers a new solution for removing carryback material from the return side of a conveyor belt system. Carryback material, says the manufacturer, is one of the leading causes of extra conveyor maintenance.

Named the Urathon Beater Roll, the design couples a common, CEMA rated return idler and a series of urethane lobed discs. In operation, these discs cause light vibration, which dislodges carryback material from the conveyor belt. According to the manufacturer, ideal installation locations include above a stockpile, screen or bin so the ejected material hits a target point.

Urathon Beater Rolls can be purchased as full, pre-assembled idlers or individual urethne-lobed discs. Each disc is coupled with a hose clamp for assembly onto existing idlers in the field. The discs are manufactured to fit to CEMA C and D class return idlers in diameters of 4 inches, 5 inches and 6 inches.