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Conveyor Belt Scale
Product Manual
Routine Maintenance Checklist
The scale will only perform as well as the surrounding envirnment allows.
Inspect the scale, belt, idlers, etc on a regular basis to ensure all
components are functioning properly.
Maintenance
Item
Task
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Weighbridge
Idlers
Check rollers for flat spots, collapsed bearings and make
sure the rollers spin freely.
X
Scale Idler
Make sure there is no material build up between the Idler
and conveyor frame. Make sure the scale idler is not bent
or twisted.
X
Scale Frame
Make sure there is no material build up around the load
cell assemblies or mounting pipes.
X
String Line
Re string line when replacing idlers. The idlers need to be
the same type & angle. They also need to be square and
equally spaced. +/- 1/16
th
Inch
X
Return Rollers
Make sure they are in good condition and in position.
They must also be clean & free from any material build
up.
X
Speed Sensor
Check for wear & flat spots on the and ensure that the
wheel spins freely. Make sure wheel remains in contact
with belt at all times when running.
X
Belt Condition
Make sure belt is in good condition and repair or replace
as needed.
X
Belt Tension
Make sure belt tension is NOT too tight or loose and that
it touches all idlers in the weighbridge.
X
Belt Tracking
Make sure belt tracking is good, especially across the
weighbridge area.
X
Zero Calibration
Perform a Zero Calibration
X
Test Weights
Perform a Test Weight Calibration
X
X
Material Test
Perform a Material Calibration test and Adjust.
X
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