Fix Frequent Idler Failure with Sunset & Martin

Doing What It Takes to Keep Industry Running

Martin to the Rescue

An aggregate company, a customer of Martin Sprocket, was experiencing frequent idler failure due to constant water and material contamination and needed to come up with a better solution.

The customer’s dredge conveyor was using a previous idler manufacturer whose idlers were only lasting about 12 months and requiring 10 hours of downtime for idler replacement.

The Solution

Martin was able to provide their customer with an improved idler product with a longer lifespan, saving the company money by reducing downtime.

Longer Lasting, Cost Saving

Martin manufactures Heavy-Duty Idlers and Pulleys offering maximum protection against premature wear in harsh environments. Their product line is available as stock or made-to-order with exceptional delivery times.

Idler Benefits

Triple Labyrinth Seal design
Exclusive bearing protection including an external shield
A flinger design that removes contaminates by centrifugal force
A grease-filled seal that offers protection from contaminants & water ingress
A contact lip seal that adds even more protection
The ability to prevent additional belt wear from failed, non-rolling idler cans contacting the belt

Pulley Benefits

Elite Series – one choice replaces them all: standard, mine, & quarry duty drum pulleys
Clean flight wing design to reduce vibration, improve tracking, & reduce noise
Ensure proper ejection of product
No contact bar instead offering a solid thick flight
Drums are now single piece end plates meaning no hub welds
Offering heavy gauge/thickness on end discs and shells