Belt Tensioning and Tracking
Video clip showing the recommended procedures for tracking and tensioning an Adjustoveyor by Stewart Glapat.
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Belt Tracking
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| Belt Tracking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trouble | Probable Cause | Correction |
| Belt runs off at head pulley. | Head pulley misaligned. | Check level of head pulley and perpendicular alignment with belt. |
| Accumulation of foreign material on pulley face. | [LOCK OUT UNIT.] Clean pulley face by scraping away foreign material and washing with solvent. | |
| Belt runs off at tail pulley. | Tail pulley misaligned. | Check level and perpendicular alignment of tail pulley. |
| Belt slips when starting. | Insufficient belt tension. | Adjust screw take-up device to increase belt tension. |
| Worn pulley lagging. | Replace pulley. | |
| Accumulation of foreign material on pulley face. | [LOCK OUT UNIT.] Clean pulley face by scraping brushing, and wiping as required. | |
| Pulley side of belt is dirty. | [LOCK OUT UNIT.] Clean pulley side of belt by washing with soap and water. Do not use a solvent on belt. | |
| Belt slips on pulley. | Insufficient belt tension. | Adjust screw take-up device to increase belt tension. |
| Pulley side of belt is dirty. | [LOCK OUT UNIT.] Clean pulley side of belt by scraping lightly and washing with soap and water. Do not use a solvent on the belt. | |