One of the largest maintence issues associated with belt conveyors is belt tracking. Belt tracking is the adjustment method used to keep the belt running straight and true on the end rollers and the conveyor frame. There are many factors that can affect belt tracking. These include; belt splicing accuracy, conveyor roller accuracy, roller size, proper belt tension, side loading on the conveyor belt from pushing product on or off the belt and build up on conveyor roller from the debris. Conveyor design can aide greatly in minimizing the issues associated with belt tracking. The (2) most common methods used to aide in the belt tracking are crowned roller and v-guided belting.
- The advantages and disadvantages of both styles of belt tracking
- Explaination of applications
- Table comparison