Belt Cleaning Spray Nozzles for Mining
Carryback grinds bearings, loads idlers, and contaminates product. NozzlePro’s belt-cleaning arrays use high-impact, well-overlapped sprays to remove fines and sticky material at the head pulley, return run, and transfer points—cutting downtime and extending belt and component life.
Effective belt cleaning pairs mechanical scrapers with correctly sized wash bars. We specify spray angle, standoff, row count, and overlap to your belt width and speed—then choose materials and tips that survive abrasive service without flooding chutes or soaking idlers.
Applications in Mining Belt Cleaning
Primary Rinse at Head Pulley
High-impact flat-fan array assists the primary scraper—removing carryback before the return run.
Flat Fan OptionsSecondary / Return Belt Wash
Low-to-medium impact rinsing clears residual films and fines with reduced water use.
Full Cone CoverageIdler & Pulley Cleaning
Focused jets remove buildup on return idlers and snub pulleys to prevent mistracking and vibration.
High-Pressure JetsTransfer Point Housekeeping
Directed sprays keep chutes, skirts, and loading zones free of sticky carryover.
Hollow Cone FoggingBenefits of NozzlePro Belt Washing
- Less Carryback — Reduce wear on idlers, pulleys, and bearings.
- Stable Throughput — Cleaner belts reduce mistracking and unplanned stops.
- Water Efficiency — Angle, overlap, and pressure tuned for the least water that gets the job done.
- Lower Maintenance — Durable tips and strainers extend service intervals.
Best-Fit Patterns & Materials
Flat Fan (High Impact)
Linear spray with strong impingement—ideal for head-pulley wash bars and stubborn carryback.
Explore Flat FanFull Cone (Uniform)
Even distribution for return-run rinsing and general housekeeping with predictable overlap.
Explore Full ConeWear-Resistant Tips
Hardened stainless or tungsten-carbide inserts extend life in abrasive fines.
Tungsten CarbideHow We Size Belt Wash Bars
Coverage, Impact & Water Balance
- Angle & Standoff: Match spray angle to standoff for ~110–130% overlap at the belt plane.
- Pressure & Flow: Typical 30–70 PSI; increase pressure (impingement) before adding flow.
- Row Count: Belt width ÷ effective pattern → tips per row; add rows for speed, burden, and stickiness.
- Filtration: Strainers sized to orifice protect small-angle, high-impact tips.
- Materials: 316/316L for corrosion; tungsten-carbide/hardened tips for abrasive fines.
Typical Ranges
| Application | Pattern | Pressure | Flow / Nozzle | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Pulley Primary | Flat Fan | 40–70 PSI | 1–3 GPM | Flat Fan |
| Return Run Rinse | Full Cone | 25–50 PSI | 1–2 GPM | Full Cone |
| Idler / Snub Cleaning | Solid Stream / HP Fan | 50–100 PSI | per sizing | High-Pressure |
| Transfer Housekeeping | Hollow Cone / Full Cone | 20–40 PSI | 0.5–2 GPM | Hollow Cone |
Note: Final selection depends on belt width/speed, ore type, scraper configuration, and allowable water balance. We’ll tune angles, rows, and flows to your line.
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