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Belt conveyors require a certain amount of tension to function optimally.
Norpak Handling is one of Canada’s major providers of conveyor products and accessories, including belt conveyors. These material-handling systems use belts that perform a lot of functions – and tend to suffer eventual wear and tear as a result. This is why businesses should conduct regular maintenance of conveyor belts, such as maintaining tension.
A recent blog entry by Norpak offers tips on how to prevent damage to conveyor belts and increase their lifespans through proper tension.
The perfect amount of tension
According to Norpak, belt conveyors require a certain amount of tension to function optimally. Factors that determine this amount include the weight of the products and the required speed. If possible, users should adjust belts to the lowest tension at which they can run smoothly without slippage. Excessive tension can wear out bearings, shafts, and pulleys, and insufficient tension may result in slipping and improper tracking.
Workers should look for signs of incorrect belt tension. If the belt lacing is pulling apart, or the belt edges are curling upwards, or the belt has become discoloured, or slipping is causing noise, then action should be taken. The Norpak team recommends the following steps:
Routine checks and maintenance can help increase the longevity of belt conveyors. This includes inspecting the belt’s integrity and performance with no loads, cleaning all debris or spills off the belt, and making sure never to exceed the weight limit. If the belt gets damaged, so will other conveyor parts and even products. But spending a little time on belt maintenance will significantly reduce the amount of time and money wasted on repairing and replacing damaged conveyors.
For top material-handling expertise to help get the most out of conveyor systems, trust the experts at Norpak.
To learn more, contact Norpak Handling.
Posted by Norpak Handling Limited
Norpak Handling provides conveying products and complete turn-key systems to suit your requirements and solve your probl... Read more