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What is the
MARS™?
The
MARS™
is the Metal
Automated Removal System,
a state-of-the-art, patented piece of equipment developed by AFOR
Systems, Inc. that automatically removes all
types of tramp metal from conveyor belt systems,
without stopping the belt.
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How does the
MARS™
work?
The
MARS™
mounts on the conveyor (at practically any location) and works with a
metal detector. When the detector senses tramp metal in the material
on the belt, it sends a signal to the
MARS™.
The MARS™
processes the signal and automatically lowers an angled plow blade to
flatten the belt and divert the metal off the conveyor. Once the
metal is discharged, the
MARS™
raises the plow blade to allow for normal material flow. The entire
process takes only seconds.
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Will the
MARS™
work on my conveyor?
The
MARS™
is custom designed to fit all belt widths and speeds conveying any
type of bulk material. The
MARS™
is effective in many industries, including crushed stone, sand and
gravel, coal, slag, power plant, pulp and paper, chemicals, ore
mining, placer operations, food products and many others.
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Will the
MARS™
remove non-ferrous metal?
Because the
MARS™
works in conjunction with a metal detector, it can remove
non-ferrous and ferrous metals.
This is why the
MARS™
offers the total solution to tramp
metal problems (unlike the use of magnets or metal detectors alone).
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Will the
MARS™
remove clusters of tramp metal?
The
MARS™
automatically processes the signals it receives from the metal
detector. If a second piece of metal is detected close to the first
piece or if a cluster of tramp metal is detected, the
MARS™
controls will determine how long the blade must remain down in order
to discharge ALL the metal from the belt.
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How much material is
discharged with the metal?
Because the
MARS™
cycle takes only a few seconds, a minimum amount of material is
discharged. For example, on a belt running 1,000 tons per hour, only
about a half a ton of material is discharged per cycle.
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Will the
MARS™
damage the belt?
No. The
MARS™
is custom designed to operate safely on all belt widths and speeds.
The edge of the
MARS™
plow blade is padded with industrial grade rubber. In addition, the
MARS™
flattening/slider bed, which replaces the idler units and continuously
supports the belt underneath the
MARS™,
is equipped with ultra high molecular weight (UHMW).
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Is the
MARS™
difficult to install, operate or maintain?
No. The
MARS™
requires minimal site preparation and can be installed in about six
hours. The
MARS™
is fully automatic and is practically maintenance free! |
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How do I select an appropriate location for the
MARS™?
In total, the
MARS™
takes up about twelve linear feet of the conveyor. Ideally, the
MARS™
should discharge metal on the opposite side of the conveyor from the
catwalk. The area below the conveyor where the material will be
discharged should be appropriate (that is, away from roadways, safe
for personnel and equipment, etc.). The distance between the
MARS™
and the metal detector is dependent on the belt speed. For
warning horn activators from a range of 10 feet to 90 feet distance
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Is the
MARS™
expensive?
No. The
MARS™
is a very cost effective solution. It typically pays for itself in
less than a year! See
Benefits & Savings for more information.
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Do I have to buy a new
metal detector?
No. The
MARS™
will interface with any make
and model of metal detector. Therefore, you are free to use your
existing metal detector or purchase a new metal detector from another
source. However, you can also purchase a new Scitronics dual coil
tramp metal detection system from AFOR Systems as an option with the
MARS™.
See Equipment & Options for more information.
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What is the lead-time on the
MARS™?
Lead-time for delivery is approximately
eight weeks from the time AFOR Systems receives your purchase order
and deposit (i.e. 30% down payment).
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How can I get more information on the
MARS™?
Contact AFOR Systems and we will be glad to send you an
information package on the
MARS™,
including a video showing the
MARS™
in operation at several different facilities.
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How do I request a quote
and place an order?
Contact AFOR
Systems and one of our sales professionals will be glad to answer
all of your questions and provide you with a no-obligation quote. To
place an order, AFOR will need a purchase order and a deposit (i.e.
30% down payment).
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