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Maintenance of Belt Conveyor
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The belt conveyor consists of very few moving parts and so minimal attention is required. However, the following must be checked, serviced, repaired or replaced during maintenance.
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Belt:
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The area under the belt must be cleaned daily. The conveyor belt itself must also be kept clean. Check the tension of the rubber belt. Check that the belt is running in the centre. Any damage to the edges would indicate that adjustment for alignment is required. |
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Drive and Tail Sections:
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Check that the tension screws of the tail terminal are equally adjusted. Check the temperature of the gear box (if any) by hand. If hot, lubrication is indicated. Check all bearings. Check pulleys and transmission. |
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Steel Rollers:
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Check the steel rollers regularly –at least once every week. They should run smoothly and easily. Lubricate if necessary. Adjust and fairly fasten the bolts holding the roller brackets. The steel rollers must be mounted approximately 90 degrees to the through-going frame. |
