Conveyor Belt Ploughs
Conveyor Belt Ploughs For Improved Protection
At HOSCH Australia, we supply and install a range of conveyor belt ploughs to help protect drums and pulleys from loose material. Mounted on the return side of the conveyor, a plough clears material from the inside surface of the belt before it can become trapped between the belt and pulley. This provides an additional stage of belt cleaning and can help reduce carryback and material build-up around conveyor components.
We will help you select a plough based on your conveyor layout and the material you handle, then install it where it can intercept loose material before it reaches the pulley.
Our Range of Conveyor Belt Ploughs
B-Series Ploughs
The HOSCH B-Series Ploughs includes the B9S-I, a semi-floating polyurethane plough that directs loose material to one side of reversible belts, and the B6I-C, which uses tungsten carbide edges to tackle ice and heavy contamination on the belt’s inner surface.
V-Series Ploughs
The HOSCH V-Series is a semi-floating plough with polyurethane blocks that directs loose material to both sides of the conveyor for balanced drag across the belt. Its flexible mounts absorb vibration and maintain consistent belt contact as the blocks wear.
D-Series Ploughs
The HOSCH D-Series is a compact, lightweight conveyor belt plough. It clears loose material from the inside surface of the return belt before it reaches the pulley, helping protect the belt and pulley from trapped material that could cause significant damage.
HOSCH Conveyor Belt Ploughs In Action
The Benefits Of Using A HOSCH Conveyor Plough
HOSCH conveyor belt ploughs help protect the belt pulleys, while also helping reduce carryback and minimising overall maintenance. Here are just a few key reasons to choose a HOSCH conveyor belt plough:
Prevent contamination between pulleys and conveyor belt
Protect your drum linings
Minimise conveyor energy consumption by preventing slippage
Prevent material-related mistracking and belt damage
- Help reduce carryback
What Is A Conveyor Belt Plough?
A conveyor belt plough is a device that removes loose material from the inner surface of the return belt before it reaches a pulley. Material trapped between the belt and pulley can damage the belt, pulley lagging and other conveyor components. Ploughs help prevent this by directing debris off the belt.
V-shaped ploughs discharge material to both sides, while diagonal ploughs direct it to one side. Typically installed ahead of tail pulleys or take-up pulleys, they provide additional belt cleaning and protection. The right design depends on belt width, operating speed, material conditions and whether the conveyor runs in reverse.
The Plough Installation Process
1. Free Conveyor Belt Audit
We inspect your conveyor’s return belt to identify loose material, assess existing ploughs and pulley protection, and understand operating conditions before recommending a suitable plough solution.
2. Explore Plough Options
Based on our audit findings, we recommend a suitable HOSCH plough for your belt width, conveyor layout and material conditions to help protect your conveyor components.
3. Installation & Quality Checks
Our technicians install your HOSCH plough, check blade positioning and belt contact, and confirm material is effectively diverted away from the pulley during normal conveyor operation.