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7.10. Check the Roller Lagging
Inspect roller lagging to see if it is showing signs of wear.
Operating the conveyor with a damaged roller will result in a damaged conveyor belt.
7.11. Tension the Conveyor Belt
Adjusting your conveyor belt for proper tension helps to ensure trouble-free operation and long belt life.
The conveyor belt only needs to be tight enough to not slip on the drive roller. If the belt is too loose, it will slip
on the drive roller making a noticeable sound, slowing the belt down.
The conveyor belt should not be easy to pull from the hopper transition sides, otherwise the belt will require
tensioning.
Failure to stop using the conveyor with a slipping belt will damage it and/or the drive roller
lagging. In extreme cases, sections of burnt belt will have to be replaced. This type of damage
is not covered by warranty.
To set correct conveyor belt tension:
1. While the conveyor is running empty, fully tighten the nut against the pretensioner (take-up pipe) so that
the edge of the indicator pipe is within the green area, see
2. Ensure the take-up roller is tensioned equally by using a tape measure to check the distance “X” on both
sides.
3. After the conveyor belt has been tensioned, check the alignment of all s-drive rollers, see
Align the Conveyor Belt on page 58
.
4. If the belt is still loose after tensioning, the belt needs to be shortened or replaced (depending on wear).
S-DRIVE STANDARD CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR
