Common Conveyor Belt Problems

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Today we are going to discuss '' Common Conveyor Belt Problems'' which is faced by most of the industries.

1. Mistracking:- 

Conveyor belt tracking, the process of aligning and managing a belt to maintain a specific path, is critical to creating the desired output of your system. When the belt drifts from one side to the other, also known as mis-tracking, you’re susceptible to unforeseen downtime, belt damage, product damage, and maintenance troubleshooting issues. Uneven belt wear, and even an entire system malfunction, can occur when a belt runs off its normal track.

2. Belt Slippage:-

When it comes to conveyor belts, too little or too much tension can cause a direct impact to the performance of your operations. If your head pulley wears down, there is no longer an adequate amount of traction to grip the belt causing excessive stretching, audible squeals, and conveyance slippage to occur. Time-consuming maintenance is often needed to remove build up, increase wrap on the drive pulley, or reconfigure tension requirements. 

3. Seized Rollers:-

As mentioned above, most conveyor belt systems are traditionally constructed using metallic components such as steel. When these rollers seize up, they can eventually develop sharp edges that cause the belt to mis-track unequally along the center line. Not only does this pose a risk to safe working environments, but it can also damage the materials or parcels being transported. If a complete belt failure occurs, you're likely to be facing a long shut-down period. 

4. Blockage:-

The main purpose of a conveyor belt is to ensure the efficient travel of material throughout the system. When this is compromised, the entire operation can become blocked and seize production to a halt. If the materials or parcels being transported catch on sharp edges, undergo rigid directional changes, or pass along a corroded chute surface, they may cause a build-up and form blockages. Much like any of the other conveyor belt problems, a blockage can easily equate to hours of lost production and non-recoupable dollars. 

                                                                                                                                           

To Be Continued.....