mk North America, Inc.
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105-125 Highland Park Drive
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Bloomfi eld, CT 06002
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(860) 769-5500
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www.mknorthamerica.com
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CONVEYOR MAINTENANCE - BELT TENSIONING
(CONT.)
7.1
Standard Idler
All work to be performed by qualifi ed personnel only.
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2
4
3
Caution!
Belt tensioning is only to be done at the idler end (opposite
the motor end). This conveyor requires a centenary sag in the
belt. DO NOT OVER TENSION.
• The belt was tensioned and adjusted at the factory before
delivery of the mk product.
Loosen bolt (2) and screw (4) to pull the entire assembly
out (arrow direction) in order to pretension the timing belt.
Use set screw (3) to align the roller holders (1) on both
sides of the conveyor frame. Use a square to ensure roller
holders are squared with one another.
Tighten bolt (2) and screw (4) before powering up the
conveyor.
• Ensure that the guide on the underside of the belt is sitting
in the mating grove in the rolls and frame before completing
work.
