Craig Bowen 
Are you tired of opening the same door 10 times daily, yet it sounds like nails on a chalkboard? This trouble sounds like having trouble with your conveyor belt, but this is false. There may be several reasons why your conveyor belt is acting the way it is. It can be a misaligned conveyor; it may also have an improper assembly of pulleys, wrong tension, incorrect sliding bed, or incorrect profile. This may disrupt the whole plant’s maintenance. To ensure continuous efficiency, you should be ready to fix that conveyor; here’s a list of tips to help you overcome conveyor troubleshooting.
CORRECT CONVEYOR BELT
The conveyor belt material that you choose should be suitable for the product being conveyed. It should withstand a certain amount of weight, tension, cleaning techniques, and ambient temperatures. A wrong type of conveyor can cause more harm than good, leading to belt tracking problems and wear-and-tear of the product.
CORRECT ALIGNMENT
You need to check the assembly of your conveyor thoroughly. Check if the pulleys, rolls, and spindles are calibrated. You may also check if the beds are sliding correctly past one another. You must ensure proper alignment to help the conveyor belt run smoothly.
READJUSTMENT
The pulleys, wheels, and rolls should be assembled at a right angle to the belt running axis. A parallel assembly is essential for the conveyor to run. If not completed correctly, then It will lose balance. The belt will run off on one side by pulling more than the other. So, make all sorts of adjustments by putting your belt pulleys and rolls straight.
CORRECT TENSION
You must ensure correct tension, especially if the conveyor belt is fabric. Low pressure leads to incorrect tracking, and products will likely slip because of reduced adhesive friction. If you have a modular belt, then low tension can lead the belt to sag and hit parts beneath it, which will further affect the service life of the belt. High pressure may break the bearings and bend spindles, and your belt could go completely off-track.
RECOMMENDATION OF YOUR BELT SUPPLIER
You should ensure that the conveyor’s profile is doing its job. You should place the products in the center as much as possible. If the profile is not working the way it should get repaired or replaced by your belt supplier. Furthermore, while adjusting, the conveyor should be product-free. Use the recommendations that your belt supplier has provided you. You may later add products to the belt and make final adjustments.
CONTROL GUIDES AND CONTAMINATION
Your conveyor belt should be free of contamination; you must clean it regularly as it can lead to breakage or change in texture, affecting the conveyor belt tracking. Also, hold regular inspections to avoid any breakdown or decreased reliability. Read all the control guides with your belt to try to fix possible problems. The tips above will help you troubleshoot your conveyor issues; if not, please get in touch with your belt supplier. It is advisable to call an expert from the material handling industry to answer all your questions about conveyor and power transmission belts.
