Which failures of conveyors are most common? How may they be rectified? |
Common conveyor faults and solutions:1) Idler troubles:a) Material jamming against idler. Check skirting and scrapers. Stop material escape. 2) Belt slipsa) Check tracking
b) Use snub pulley.
b) Clean pulleys.
c) Use limestone powder if wet. 3) Belt damage.Small nicks and tears may be quickly repaired by using two plate fasteners. The Larger ones to be vulcanized. 4) Belt run off.a) Correction of the run off is done by adjustment of the trimming idlers (the side guide idlers). The side which belt is running should be tightened. Side belt is running from should be loosened. |