Causes of Belt Mistracking
Common reasons why a belt fails to run true
Common reasons why a belt fails to run true
Conveyor belts that do not track properly can cause premature wear and tear of a belt, and in some cases cause a production line to be down. Users must go through a series of troubleshooting steps to properly identify the reason a belt is mistracking.
Be on the lookout for the following:
- Squareness of the belt
- Squareness of the conveyor system itself
- Pulleys and rollers are adjusted and aligned properly
- Unequal pressure from scrapers or hold-downs
- The system is clean and free of debris
A belt that is not cut square may cause belt swings at every revolution. A conveyor system that is not square with itself or level could also impact the travel of the belt. Pulley or rollers that are loose or out of square could also be the culprit. A belt that is over-tensionsed will not adjust to a crowned pulley, and in some cases may cause rollers or idlers to deflect. If your application requires a scraper, unequal pressure of a scraper will cause a belt to mistrack. Build-up of product, run-off or grease could also hinder belt tracking.
If you follow the guidelines above and are still having a hard time getting your belt to run true, give us a call! Our sales team has the expertise to resolve your issues so you can get the full use of your belt life.
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