Martin Engineering launches its Mr Blade conveyor belt optimisation program in Italy

Mr Blade^TM is a direct-to-site service to maintain and replace belt-cleaner blades. Already establised in the USA and UK, the programme helps materials manufacturers to to keep their conveyor belts running.

Martin Engineering developed Mr Blade^TM after studies found that 9 out of 10 conveyor belt cleaners in operation were neither installed nor maintained properly. Conveyor belt cleaners that aren’t looked after create material carry-back and spillage, increasing risks to health (from airborne dust) and safety (due to manual handling to clear build-ups). Poorly maintained belt cleaners can also increase wear-and-tear on the belt, exacerbate downtime and reduce productivity.

In Italy, Martin Engineering is already operating in industries like energy and steel. Through the launch of their Mr Blade^TM programme, Martin Engineering hopes to extend this offering to smaller sites – such as quarries, concrete and asphalt plants – which may not have their own on-site resources to maintain every aspect of the plant.

Simone Memmola, Italy’s first Mr Blade^TM technician

Italy’s first Mr Blade^TM technician is Simone Memmola who covers the north of Italy. As a conveyor specialist – equipped with a mobile workshop van – Simone’ job is to carry out maintenance, replacing worn or failing components before they lead to a breakdown that stops production.

Martin Engineering expects to launch Mr Blade^TM in other European countries later this year.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/16052019/martin-engineering-launches-its-mr-blade-tm-conveyor-belt-optimization-program-in-italy/