U-Type^® Stainless Steel with UST Tensioner

The U-Type^® Stainless Steel with UST Tensioner is made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel components. The self-contained UST Spring Tensioner maintains low, uniform blade pressure across width of belt and allows for visual tension inspection.

Specifications

• UST Spring Tensioner
• Maximum Belt Speed:
  • C-Blade/F-Blade: 1000 fpm (5.0 m/sec)
  • V-Blade: 1200 fpm (6.0 m/sec) 
• Temperature Rating: -30°F to 180°F (-35°C to 82°C)
• Usable Blade Wear Length:
  • V-Blade and C-Blade: 3/8" (9 mm)
  • F-Blade: 1-3/4" (44 mm)
• Blade Materials: 
  • C-Blade: Impact Resistant Tungsten Carbide with Rubber Backer (works with mechanical fasteners)
  • V-Blade: Long Life Tungsten Carbide with Rubber Backer (for vulcanized belts only and counter-sunk fasteners)
  • F-Blade: Urethane 90 durometer
• Pole Diameter:
  • 18" to 60" cleaners: 2-3/8" (60 mm)
  • 72" to 84" cleaners: 2-7/8" (75 mm)
• Available for Belt Widths: 18" to 96" (450 to 2400 mm)

Installation

• Pole Length:
  • Cleaner size up to 60" (1500 mm): Belt width plus 46" (1150 mm)
  • Cleaner size 72" and up (1800 mm): Belt width plus 52" (1300 mm)
  • For longer requirements, see Pole Extenders under Belt Cleaner Accessories.
• Horizontal clearance required: See specification chart; varies by cleaner size
• Vertical clearance required: 5"  (250 mm)