Martin Engineering Launches Polyurethane Conveyor Seals
The new sealing portfolio for conveyor systems reduces belt wear and extends service intervals to 18 months in industrial settings.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Robotics
Live Poll
Do you believe industrial companies should invest more in technologies that reduce material waste and spills?
Martin Engineering has officially launched its polyurethane conveyor sealing portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. This release introduces systems designed to prevent material spillage and fugitive dust at conveyor transfer points.
Why it matters
Industrial facilities rely on conveyor integrity to maintain throughput and minimize downtime. By replacing traditional skirting with automated sealing, these systems aim to extend equipment service life and reduce the frequent maintenance associated with debris-related belt wear.
A case study at the CPBS terminal in Brazil demonstrated that installing the Skirtboard Liner and GravitySeal systems reduced belt wear to 0.5-0.7 mm compared to 2.0 mm previously. This upgrade increased conveyor belt service life from 6 months to over 18 months.
The players
Martin Engineering
A developer of bulk material handling solutions and conveyor components for mining, aggregate, and manufacturing industries.
The details
The portfolio features the GravitySeal system, which employs a self-adjusting mechanism to maintain a continuous seal against the belt, ensuring material remains within the intended flow path. The product range also includes the Martin Skirtboard Liner with T-Bolt Slot and ApronSeal Urethane Skirting, designed to mitigate the friction that causes premature degradation of conveyor edges.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Portfolio launch in EMEA and India.
October 2025 – October 2026: Product range introduced in North and South America.
The Tech Race
The transition to polyurethane-based, self-adjusting seals represents a move away from static, labor-intensive conveyor sealing systems. This development mirrors industry-wide efforts to increase equipment longevity through material science and automated component adjustments.
Operators in the mining, aggregate, and industrial manufacturing sectors across EMEA and India can now integrate these systems into existing conveyor workflows. The portfolio is currently available for installation, replacing legacy manual skirting hardware.
The takeaway
The performance gains observed in the Brazil case study suggest that automated polyurethane seals provide a substantial increase in conveyor uptime. Facility managers should watch for long-term wear metrics at their specific sites to determine if the 18-month service life extension is replicable.
Further reading
For broader trends in automated industrial infrastructure, browse our Robotics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by International Mining.
Live Poll
Do you believe industrial companies should invest more in technologies that reduce material waste and spills?
