By scraping the belts clean at the head pulley, belt cleaners eliminate carryback and keep bulk materials moving in the right direction through transfer points or into containers.

When material sticks to the belt beyond the head pulley, the added weight of the material stuck to the belt makes the equipment work harder so it uses more energy

When fugitive material accumulates under the belt, workers can easily slip and fall trying to walk through the mess. Plus, uncontained dust can cause health problems when inhaled and can ignite causing a deadly explosion.

Eliminating carryback reduces fugitive material and minimizes the cost of unnecessary cleanup and maintenance.

Fugitive dust is frequently a by-product of material that falls from under the belt on the return trip.