Economy as well as reliability is offered by conveyor belts. For a long and trouble-free working of the conveyor system you will need to ensure that the tracking or alignment of the conveyer system is perfect.
Tracking a conveyor belt just means making it work efficiently. According to conveyor belt gurus, in simple terms it means the belt must move towards the end of the roll. A belt is said to be tracked well when the edges of the belt remain within the width of the pulley and the roller components while carrying a full load.
To achieve this, users as well as installation and maintenance crews must take appropriate steps to ensure that the whole system is centered as well as level. All components like pulleys, snub rollers and idlers must fit perfectly square within the frame and be perfectly parallel. Ask the belt manufacturer to guide you on what the correct belt tension should be. This is what prevents slippage. Another important aspect is cleanliness of the belt. Any particulate matter stuck on the belt will affect tracking, as it creates an additional roll or pulley face.
Tracking must be done with great care. Begin with an empty belt, then recheck...
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