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8. MAINTENANCE CHECKS
Belt Tension and Tracking:
Maintaining the proper belt tension is an important part in keeping your conveyor
performing well and minimises the likelihood of breakdown. Operating the conveyor
with an improper belt tension can cause damage to conveyor components.
The only tool required for tensioning and tracking is a 19mm socket.
Check Belt Tension Whilst Power Is Off.
1.
The belt will only need to be tensioned if it is slipping under load.
2.
At the Tail end of the conveyor, tighten the two 12mm stud bolts holding the
tail drum to increase tension.
3.
Apply tension evenly to each side.
4.
Turn on conveyor and repeat the process until the belt stops slipping.
5.
Observe the belt tracking.
6.
Tracking at the Head of the conveyor is corrected via 1 x M12 Bolt on the
Head end of the conveyor.
7.
Tracking at the Tail of the conveyor can be corrected via the M12 stud bolts
used for belt tensioning.
Check Belt Slider Bed Condition:
Ensuring no muck or debris is built up on or around the slider bed is essential to ensure good
performance and service life.
Check belt slider bed whilst power is off.
1.
Lift belt at base and top of conveyor.
2.
Inspect the condition of slider bed.
3.
Move along the conveyor checking the bed is free of debris or build up.
