What are the disadvantages of comparable mechanical scraper solutions/scraper floor systems?

How do traditional scraper floors work in blast rooms?

Traditional scraper floors use rubber scrapers to transport the abrasive material to a collection point, such as a floor pit, for recycling. Sometimes, additional screw conveyors, elevators, or other technical solutions are used to move the abrasive material from the floor to the recycling system.

What are the disadvantages of traditional scraper floor solutions in blast rooms?

There is no doubt that scraper floor solutions hold a well-established position and are functional—they have been in use for nearly 50 years.

However, this older technology has several disadvantages compared to more modern solutions. In particular, traditional scraper floor systems contain more moving parts, leading to higher maintenance requirements and increased operating costs.

The image shows that a traditional solution consists of 5 moving parts/moments, while the more modern solution from Pekotek has only two moving parts that transport the blasting media to recycling.

The conclusion is clear: Scraper floors have significant disadvantages.

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