Self-Cleaning Idlers for Mining & General Industries

UGES self-cleaning idlers use heavy-duty helical rubber wipers to continuously remove ore, coal, and clay carryback from mining conveyor return belts, reducing manual cleaning and belt mistracking.

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Self-Cleaning Idlers Key Specifications

Roller Diameter

108mm, 127mm, and 133mm rollers with heavy-duty helical rubber cleaning elements for mining return belt applications.

Cleaning Element Design

Vulcanized helical rubber wiper blades with aggressive rake angle for effective cleaning of sticky mining carryback.

Rubber Compound

Heavy-duty abrasion-resistant natural rubber or SBR rated for contact with abrasive ore, coal, and clay materials.

Bearing Type

6205 and 6305 sealed bearings with triple-lip seals for protection against mine dust, moisture, and slurry.

Roller Length

Available in 600mm to 2000mm lengths for mining conveyor belt widths from 500mm to 1800mm.

Weather Resistance

UV-resistant rubber and galvanized components designed for continuous outdoor operation in open-pit mining environments.

Industrial Applications

Wet Coal Conveyor Return Cleaning
Continuously cleaning wet coal and clay residue from return belts on coal handling conveyors in open-cast and underground mines.
Ore Processing Plant Return Belts
Removing sticky ore fines from return belts on conveyors in concentrator plants and mineral processing circuits.
Quarry Conveyor Return Maintenance
Cleaning crushed stone and aggregate dust from return belts on quarry conveyors to prevent buildup and belt tracking issues.

Customer Success Stories

We've been sourcing conveyor components from United Global Engineering Solutions for quite some time now. Their conveyor belt accessories, including industrial conveyor rollers and pulleys, have consistently met our quality and performance standards. We highly recommend them for all your conveyor system needs.
Thabo MokoenaThe Repeat Client
We worked with United Global Engineering Solutions for our conveyor needs, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Their team understood our requirements quickly, recommended the right conveyor solution for our operations, and delivered quality industrial conveyor belts that made a real difference. Since the installation, our workflow has improved and day-to-day operations feel much more efficient. We’re grateful for their support and would gladly recommend them.
Johan BothaThe Satisfied Customer
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Sipho DlaminiThe Valued Partner
We’ve worked with United Global Engineering Solutions on multiple projects, and they’ve consistently delivered. Their conveyor belts for food processing have made a real difference for us, and we’ve appreciated how they tailor solutions to our specific needs. The team is responsive, the service is prompt, and the solutions are cost-effective without sacrificing quality.
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