Spiral Idlers for Mining & General Industries

UGES spiral idlers use a continuous heavy-duty rubber spiral to actively push wet, sticky ore and coal carryback away from the belt center on mining conveyor return runs, providing superior cleaning performance.

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Spiral Idlers Key Specifications

Roller Diameter

108mm, 127mm, and 133mm spiral rollers with continuous heavy-duty rubber spiral for mining carryback displacement.

Spiral Pitch

80-120mm spiral pitch optimized for effective displacement of wet coal, clay, and ore fines at mining belt speeds.

Rubber Profile

18-25mm raised spiral rubber profile for aggressive displacement of heavy, sticky mining material carryback.

Bearing Type

6205 and 6305 sealed bearings with triple-lip seals for continuous duty in abrasive, wet mining environments.

Spiral Direction

Left and right-hand spirals, installed in opposing pairs to balance material discharge evenly from both belt edges.

Abrasion Resistance

Heavy-duty natural rubber compound rated for extended contact with abrasive ore, coal, and aggregate carryback materials.

Industrial Applications

Wet Coal Return Belt Cleaning
Actively spiraling wet coal and clay residue off return belts on conveyors where conventional cleaning is insufficient.
Iron Ore Slurry Carryback Removal
Displacing sticky iron ore slurry carryback from return belts in wet processing and beneficiation plant conveyors.
Clay-Laden Aggregate Conveyor Returns
Moving sticky clay and soil residue off return belts on aggregate mining conveyors handling overburden and topsoil.

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