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Plough Diverters

Plough Diverters
Industrial Grade • Heavy Duty
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Plough diverters allow controlled discharge of materials from conveyor belts without interrupting operations. They ensure efficient material diversion to multiple destinations while reducing wear and material loss.

Engineering Overview

Metzix Single and Double-Sided Plough Diverters (V-Ploughs) provide reliable on-the-fly bulk material discharge along intermediate points of a flat or flattened troughed conveyor belt. Operating via robust pneumatic, electric, or electro-hydraulic actuators, the plough blade lowers seamlessly onto the belt surface, lifting and peeling off material into side chutes, storage bins, or parallel production streams without requiring motor shutdowns. Equipped with replaceable polyurethane or rubber scraper blades.

Key Features & Engineering Advantages

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Available in V-type (dual symmetrical discharge) or single-sided diverter blade profiles
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Actuated via heavy-duty pneumatic cylinders, electric linear actuators, or hydraulic rams
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Integrated belt flatting table with low-friction slide bars preventing belt sagging
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Replaceable dual-durometer polyurethane blades protecting conveyor belt covers from wear
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Limit switch sensors verifying fully raised and fully engaged positions for SCADA interlocking

Performance & Economic Benefits

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Diverts material cleanly without requiring conveyor belt stoppage or expensive tripper cars

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Minimizes belt cover wear through calibrated blade contact pressures and flexible blades

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Cost-effective alternative to traveling belt trippers in bin and bunker filling installations

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Low maintenance with simple bolt-on replacement of sacrificial scraper segments

Technical Specifications

Engineered Standards
Design Parameter / SpecificationTechnical Standard / Value
Belt Width Suitability500 mm to 2,000 mm (20" to 80")
Actuation TypePneumatic, Electric linear actuator, or Manual
Scraper Blade MOCHigh-grade Polyurethane (65-75 Shore A) or Ultra-wear Rubber
Operating SpeedEngageable up to 2.5 m/s belt velocity
Frame ConstructionHeavy structural steel with corrosion-resistant finish

* Custom dimensions, throughput capacities, metallurgy (SS316L, Duplex, Titanium, Hardox), and automation packages are tailored to plant specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Intermediate bin and bunker feeding along boiler coal conveyor lines
  • Multi-bay aggregate and sand storage compartment distribution
  • Diverting bulk ore to emergency stockpile chutes or bypass circuits
  • Grain storage silo distribution conveyor systems
  • Industrial recycling sorter feed line splits

Industries Served

Thermal Power & Coal BunkersMining & Bulk Mineral StockpilesCement & Aggregate PlantsGrain & Food Storage TerminalsRecycling & Bulk Sorting Facilities

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