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A simple, safe air tensioner

Flexco

Making belt cleaner maintenance safer and simpler, the new Flexco EZ-Air Kit eliminates risky manual adjustments without requiring site or portable air.

Conveyor belt cleaner maintenance just got safer thanks to Flexco’s latest innovation, the Flexco EZ-Air Kit.

Designed to simplify and enhance the safety of conveyor belt cleaner maintenance, this economical, user-friendly solution maintains constant cleaner tension against the belt without requiring on-site air or portable tanks. 

The kit addresses a critical need in conveyor maintenance by eliminating the requirement for personnel to climb into or under conveyor structures for manual tensioning adjustments.

By allowing tension adjustments to be made from the safe side of the conveyor using a handheld compressor, the EZ-Air significantly reduces the risk of injury and the potential for dropped tools.

Flexco EZ-Air Kit lead developer Jason Coe emphasised the product’s focus on safety and usability.

“Worker safety has always been our top priority, and with the EZ-Air Kit, we’re making belt cleaner maintenance safer and easier for everyone,” he said.

Developed over the past 12 –18 months, the EZ-Air Kit reflects Flexco’s commitment to addressing critical maintenance challenges.

“Our goal was to eliminate the need for dangerous manual tensioner adjustments in confined spaces,” Coe said. “By creating a system that doesn’t rely on site air or portable air tanks, and uses limited tooling, we’ve enhanced both accessibility and safety for workers.”

The EZ-Air Kit integrates seamlessly with existing Flexco belt cleaning systems, providing an economical, air-powered tensioning system that operators of all skill levels can use.

Customers who trialled the kit have praised its user-friendly design and ease of integration, calling it a “game-changer” for maintenance practices.

“The feedback from our internal teams and customers has been overwhelmingly positive,” Coe said. “The EZ-Air Kit embodies our commitment to innovation and safety, and we’re excited to see its impact in the field.”

For more information about the Flexco EZ-Air Kit, visit www.flexco.com.au or contact salesau@flexco.com.

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