When you are in a place where you want to think about moving goods from one place to another in your facility,you'll discover that getting a conveyor system is one of the best options open to you.They are reliable,they are straightforward,and once you get them installed,you'll find that they can run quite smoothly with a minimum amount of basic maintenance.But,you will need to remember-if you want to ensure that your conveyor belts continue operating for years-that you will need to pay some special attention to your conveyor belts tracking or alignment at the time of installation.

Basics to achieve an effective Conveyor Belt Alignment

Let's talk about alignment and what it takes for conveyor belts to be properly aligned.To be properly aligned,conveyor belts consistently need to have their edges within the width of the pulley face and within the confines of any other rolling elements,like the return rolls and the idlers. This should be tested while the belt is under a full load condition.To complete this task,the  components need to be set at ninety degree angles to a common centerline and perfectly level across the width of the belt.

When you think about your conveyor system,you might first think of the rolling elements and the top of the conveyor belt,but also be aware that the backside of the belt is important too.This part will provide the friction that transfers the drives' torque to the belts as well as essentially,it is the part that creates the rolling action of the idlers and the tail pulley.The backside of the belt is difficult to see,and the problem is that too many people simply think 'out of sight,out of mind'.The truth is that unless you pay attention to the backside of the belts and the condition that it is in,you are certainly going to see the delays and disasters that come with belt slippage.Take some time and make sure that you check the backside for dirt and water by installing the requisite belt cleaning supplies.These are very straightforward and will do the job well.