How to extend conveyor lifespan: Expert advice from Norpak Handling

Norpak recommends regular conveyor maintenance.

Norpak Handling knows that conveyor systems and other material-handling equipment are essential to the success of many businesses today. As a major Canadian provider of products by Hytrol, FMH, and other top manufacturers, the company is also aware of how vital regular maintenance processes are to keeping conveyors functioning at their best. The Norpak team offers the following expert tips on extending conveyor lifespan, so users can enjoy years of service.

The three main tips

Overall, proper maintenance is the way to keep healthy, long-lasting conveyor systems. Customers can always count on Norpak’s crew of experts for great preventative-maintenance packages, but maintaining optimally functional material-handling systems also depends on the user’s own habits in the workplace.

The three main tips that Norpak has to offer on expanding conveyor lifespan:

• Have a maintenance technician at hand – Norpak recommends employing a staff member who can repair conveyors when required, a designated technician who keeps records to track the system’s condition. Norpak experts can help this technician establish an organized, reliable system to log and monitor all maintenance activities and track other issues.
• Keep spare parts handy – The customers should prepare a list of spare parts needed for every machine, in case of emergencies. Norpak has the knowledge of conveyor systems to help with this, along with a vast component supply. It is easy for Norpak customers to obtain and re-order spare parts at any time, as the suppler can access most important components.
• Schedule regular maintenance times for conveyors – Maintenance checks should be scheduled to identify potential problems before they lead to shutdowns. Users should check oil levels, inspect bolts, and monitor belts. Norpak can organize maintenance training sessions for customers either onsite or at the Hytrol plant, depending on the size and brand of the conveyor system, in order to help staff understand better how these systems operate.

Although the customer is ultimately responsible for keeping these processes going consistently, Norpak is always available to lend a hand. Regular maintenance is necessary to extend conveyor lifespan and minimize any unnecessary downtime.

To learn more, contact Norpak.

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