The Introduction Of Belt Conveyor Maintenance And Trouble Shoot
As we all know, the belt conveyor has many ways of prolonging the service life. And a good belt conveyor design counts a lot. Usually the belt conveyor coordinates with the stacker reclaimer.
There are keys to successful preventive maintenance that can be summed up in two words, “Good Housekeeping”. Good belt conveyor and idler maintenance begins with “Good Housekeeping”, the master key to getting the highest return on your conveyor dollar.
We have found the following procedures play a prominent part at almost every installation where high standards of maintenance are achieved. They provide excellent guidelines for any operator.
1. inspection – The key is timing and who does it. It should be done daily and ideally performed by the Maintenance Superintendent or the Foreman.
2. prompt repairs – Repairs should be made as soon as possible after reported – daily if possible.
3. conveyor records – keep a brief outline history of each conveyor noting such things as the original idler and belt specifications, tonnage records and major repairs or changes. This information is invaluable when reordering components. Problem areas can be readily identified and equipment manufacturers can be consulted about desirable changes in specifications when replacements are needed.
In addition to the general tips provided above, we will treat the major areas of conveyor idler maintenance in detail. In the following articles, some maintenance tips about stacker reclaimer will be introduced in detail.
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