Lagged Pulley
Preventing Belt Slippage
Preventing Belt Slippage
To maximize economical and efficient conveyor operations, lagging pulleys properly is a critical detail. What is lagging? Lagging is the process of applying a variety of elastomers to the surface of a conveyor pulley. Lagging is generally added to a pulley to increase the traction between the fabric of the conveyor belt and the pulley itself, reducing the amount of belt pull required for conveyance. This, in turn, will reduce the amount of wear and tear on your conveyor system and extend the life of your pulley.
Lagging pulleys offers more benefits than just increased traction. This fabrication can provide less stretching of your conveyor belt. A properly lagged drive pulley will result in better belt tracking because the conveyor belt is less likely to sway from side to side. A rubber lagging will aid in better grip strength and abrasion resistance to help your operations run smoother. Lastly, many kinds of pulleys such as head, snub, and tail are subject to debris build up from continuous, high speed operations. In order to prevent this, it is recommended to have high quality rubber to protect your pulley system.