Dorner Mfg. Corp.
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851-899 Rev. A
FlexMove FC (105 mm) Conveyor System
Preventive Maintenance and Adjustment
Inspection
Visually check the slide rail in horizontal and vertical bends
after every 200 hours of operation. The chain can stay in
place during the inspection. Replace any worn out slide rail.
Remove the chain from the conveyor and inspect the slide
rail carefully once every 1500 hours of operation. Check for
any worn out slide rail and any other unusual conditions and
make necessary replacement. Clean up any dirt
accumulation in the conveyor beam, especially before any
plain bends, wheel bends, drive unit, and idler end.
Drive Unit
The drive unit can be equipped with different gear motor
brands. Please follow the maintenance recommendations
from the manufacturer.
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance is recommended to be carried out every 3rd,
6th and 12th month, and subsequently every 6th month,
considering the running condition. Following are the
recommended actions to be carried out:
First 3rd Month, 6th Month, and Every 6th
Month Following
• Shorten the chain, if required.
• Visually inspect the condition of the slide rail, sprocket,
wheel, and chain guides.
• Check any high wear part on the conveyor, and replace
when necessary.
• Clean up any foreign accumulation that might block the
smooth flow of the conveyor.
• Check the gearbox oil level and top off when necessary.
• Check all support structures, slide guides, and conveyor
joints for looseness. Replace when necessary.
Checking Slide Rail with the Conveyor
Chain in Place
The slide rail needs to be checked after every 200 hours of
operation. Check on a stationary state with the chain in
place.
shows the correct configuration of joints.
Figure 114
Figure 114
• Check the screwing points on the slide rail.
• Check the joints section on the slide rail.
• Check that the gap
between the slide
rails and that the joints fit correctly.
Figure 115
Figure 115
• Check that the nylon screw is in place and does not pro-
trude over the surface of the slide rail.
• Check that the joint sections are not deformed.
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