4 tips for preventive protection of conveyor belts

In all occupations, preventive protection is important to reduce the risk of problems. The conveyor belt is no exception. I often encourage customers to check their conveyor belts to avoid problems in production and to avoid unnecessary damage to their equipment. The following are some tips on preventive protection of conveyor belts that you can implement by yourself.

1. Preventive protection of conveyor belts

Preventive protection includes a detailed inspection of the machine to see if there are faults or parts that are dangerous to use due to wear. Early detection, early know and early treatment. It is easier to make corrections and adopt methods to avoid future production problems. And optimize the service life of the conveyor belt.

Need to pay attention to some of the problems that may appear are: the conveyor belt is not running straight, the roller is blocked, the bearing is damaged, the fabric is damaged, or the conveyor belt is often stuck or slipped. These conditions do not necessarily mean that your shipping belt is damaged. However, when the machine fails, it is often considered to be a problem with the conveyor belt, but it may also be a problem caused by the bearing or other parts of the conveyor itself. If the conveyor belt seems to be in good condition, but the problem still exists, you should carefully check all parts of the machine.

2. How to perform visual inspection

The value of regular eye checks cannot be overstated. By simply viewing the visible surfaces and parts, you can save your company time, money, and labor.

There are four specific questions you should ask when looking for damage to the shipping belt.

1. Is the conveyor belt complete?

First look at the transport belt itself. Whether the conveyor belt is damaged. Are the conveyor belt joints in good condition? Are the pulleys, rollers, bearings, and profiles normal? For example: Worn bearings may be the cause of the conveyor belt running to one side.

2. Is the conveyor belt centered on the roller?

The conveyor belt should be centered to achieve product transportation. Check if it is accurately positioned between the rollers. Also make sure that the pulleys, wheels and rollers are installed and aligned. If not, the conveyor belt may start to run sideways.

3. Is the conveyor belt able to transport products adequately?

How does the conveyor belt behave during operation? The conveyor belt may work well when empty, but then starts to slide under the weight of the load. If the conveying belt slips or conflicts at a certain point, the heat generated by the conflict will be generated, and the data of the belt will begin to melt. Therefore, the conveyor belt is adjusted under both no-load and load conditions.

3. Is the conveyor belt clean?

Some conveyor belts pay more attention to hygiene than others, such as food conveyor belts. Therefore, it is very important to clean the conveyor belt and its frequently touched parts. Uneven surfaces, cracks or cracks are places where bacteria may multiply. Dirt and substances entering the conveyor belt may cause product contamination. Therefore, you should always check and clean the transport belt carefully.
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Four, check frequency

How often you need to check the conveyor belt depends on many factors: the type of application, the environment in which the conveyor belt runs, the size of the load, and the frequency of use of the conveyor belt. There are many applications, conveyor belts and carriers that operate in harsher environments at extreme ambient temperatures, such as ovens. Other conveyor belts transport very heavy products or products that contain toxic chemicals. Some need to tolerate strong detergents.