6. Belting Assembly
PNEG-1204
Enclosed Belt Conveyor
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Belt Tension
IMPORTANT:
The belt tension should be checked every day of use for the first few days.
NOTE:
After an hour of running, the belt should be retightened and thereafter checked at regular intervals.
Take-up rods are for tightening belt only. They are not to be used to adjust belt tracking.
1.Conveyor belts stretch when new and must be checked at regular intervals. After approximately
two (2) weeks of usage, checks of belt tension may be done at less frequent intervals.
2. After splice has been installed and 2" x 12" piece of wood is removed, belt is ready to be tightened.
3. The belt is tightened by turning the take-up rods located on the tail section. Make sure that they are
adjusted equally to prevent misalignment. The conveyor belt should be tightened enough to prevent
the belt from slipping on the drive pulley. When done adjusting take-up rods, tighten nuts against
flanges to lock in place.
NOTE:
Do not over tighten belt. Over tightening can cause premature wear of bearings and shafts.
Figure 6T
Figure 6U Tail Section
A
B
Ref #
Description
A
Leveling Rod
B
Take-Up Rod
C
Nuts
D
Flanges
E
To tighten belt tension, adjust tail
section in this direction.
