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Types of Cleaner Blades

Precleaner options Secondary optionsDryWipeBlade C-Tip P V-TipR V-TipU F-Blade ConShear ™ TuffShear ™ SuperShear ™ HXF2H V-Tip H Protected V-Tip U C-BladeU V-BladeF-Tip/Blade - for mechanically fastened belts V-Tip/Blade - for vulcanized belts only C-Tip/Blade - for both

rethane lades

ot all urethanes are the same. Flexcos urethane blades are specially formulated for abrasion resistance and long wear. Independent testing has shown that Flexcos urethane blades last as much as 30 longer than other OEM blades. • Easy on the belt. ? Work well with mechanical splices. ? Economical. ? Specialty formulations for high heat, chemical resistance, or water removal.
Less advanced urethane formulations result in blades that experience quicker wear and provide less-ef� cient cleaning.

ungsten Carbide

? Superior cleaning. Excellent for superior cleaning ef ciency and long wear. The uality and application of carbides can vary. Flexco has invested years of research and testing to develop tungsten carbide tips for both vulcanized and mechanically fastened belts. And a uality process ensures consistent results. ? Long wear. ? C-Tips/blades for mechanical splices and V-Tips/blades for vulcanized belts.For optimal cleaning and reduced blade retensioning, the cleaner blade width should be sized to t the material path of the belt. The material path is typically the center 2/3 of the belt width. Choosing a blade only slightly wider than the material path can decrease differential blade wear which reduces blade retensioning maintenance, as well as reducing the freuency of blade replacement.
Poor quality carbide wears unevenly, with high points.

The Material Path Option for Precleaners

Match blade width to belt’s material path Belt Width Minus 2

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Material PathBelt WidthBlade WidthMaterial PathBelt Width Belt Width Minus 8

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Belt Width Minus 14

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Material Path Belt WidthBlade Width Blade Width

Blade Anle Secondary cleaners

Belt Direction 1. Aggressive - excellent cleanability, high risk for belt damage. 2. 90º to belt - good cleaning ef ciency must have good blade relief for splices. 3. Wiping - a little less cleaning power safer on belts in poor condition or with poor mechanical splices. 123

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