Troubleshooting & Preventative Maintenance
Tips & Information
Bagging Conveyors and other Material Handling Conveyors
| The care and service a machine receives directly impacts the machine's useful life and how effective it is in your operation. A "Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan" should be developed and used for each of your machines, including your conveyors! The plan should include a regular schedule for inspection, lubrication, and cleaning. We recommend that you create and maintain a "log sheet" to record the date and results of each machine's PM work. |
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Preventative Maintenance - Recommended Intervals for Conveyors* |
| COMPONENT | ACTION |
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| WEEKLY | MONTHLY | QUARTERLY | ||
| MOTOR | Check noise | X | ||
| Check temperature | X | |||
| Check mounting bolts | X | |||
| GEAR REDUCER | Check noise | X | ||
| Check temperature | X | |||
| Check oil level | X | |||
| DRIVE CHAIN | Check tension | X | ||
| Lubricate | X | |||
| Check for wear | X | |||
| SPROCKETS | Check for wear | X | ||
| Check set screws and keys | X | |||
| BELT | Check tracking | X | ||
| Check tension | X | |||
| Check lacing | X | |||
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BEARINGS (Pulleys & Rollers) |
Check noise | X | ||
| Check mounting bolts | X | |||
| V-BELTS | Check tension | X | ||
| Check for wear | X | |||
| Check sheave alignment | X | |||
| STRUCTURAL | General Check: Loose bolts, etc. | X | ||
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* Machine troubleshooting & repairs should only be attempted by a qualified mechanic or electrician. Power should always be disconnected prior to troubleshooting. |
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Please see your factory instruction manual for additional troubleshooting tips. |
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For more conveyor information, call us at 1-800-785-6785 |