VPlough

Features and Benefits:

  • Simple centre-mount suspension system for:
    • Greatly simplified installation.
    • Maximum flexibility to accommodate changing lateral belt angles.
    • Patented spring-loaded rear mount ensures constant positive pressure on the belt, irrespective of belt angle.
    • Positive pressure of plough on belt surface
    • A simple arrestor chain on rear mount prevents the ‘V’ frame from contacting the belt surface when the blade is worn out.
  • Low design height allows the plough to be installed in minimum space.
  • Lightweight split ‘V’ frame makes for easy installation.
  • High-quality powder-coated finish on all metal parts ensures optimum corrosion protection

Options:

  • Blades available in rubber or urethane
  • Available for belt widths 600 - 2400mm

Our team is available to provide expert advice and assistance on this product and all of your bulk material handling questions and problems. Please contact us today and let us help!

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Foundations™ Operations & Maintenance Workshop Dramatically Improves Productivity
A cement plant in Colombia was experiencing severe spillage issues on several of its conveyors, causing belt misalignment and damage to the belt and rolling components. The situation increased maintenance costs, due to premature replacement of the belt and conveyor components, as well as the labor expense of three people for a full shift each.
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New VPlow Prevents Conveyor Belt Damage
Luminant Sandow handles 31,200 tons of lignite per month. The plant had an existing v-plow installed, at one point, which allowed the nose of the plow to dip down from wear or belt slack. When the nose would dip, the plow would dig into the belt, causing belt damage and even ripping of the belt. This problem cost the plant $26,000 plus labor.
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Martin Saves Cement Plant $5,000 Per Month In Labor And Equipment
A plant was experiencing major problems with dust and material spillage on their crusher discharge belt coming from the quarry. This required clean up a minimum of once every week. It was also causing premature failure and belt wear due to idlers freezing up. The plant estimated this problem was costing $5,000 per month in labor and equipment costs.
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Resources

Technical Data Sheet V Plough Download
Installation Procedure V Plough Download
Installation Drawings V Plough Download

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