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Important aspects to improve conveyor performance

Important aspects to improve conveyor performance. 2008. 2008. Training. Installation and Maintenance Replacement. Installation and Maintenance. Installation. Installation. Before installation please check the following parts Wear strips (No glass or metal) Drive sprockets and idler

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Important aspects to improve conveyor performance

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  1. Important aspects to improve conveyor performance 2008

  2. 2008 Training Installation and Maintenance Replacement

  3. Installation and Maintenance

  4. Installation

  5. Installation • Before installation please check the following parts • Wear strips (No glass or metal) • Drive sprockets and idler • Return part

  6. Installation • Catenary

  7. Installing tabletop chains • Important: • Running Direction • Mounting pins in plastic chains

  8. Installing modular belts • Important Note:Running direction is not important, only position of PosiTrack • Are all clips in place?

  9. Installing sprockets for modular belts • Install sprockets with arrows in the same direction

  10. Installation sprockets for modular belts • Belts with PosiTrack > do not fix sprockets Belts without positrack > fix centre sprocket

  11. Maintenance

  12. Maintenance Checklist • Do the chains shown unusual wear patterns ? • Is the chain surface still OK ? • Is he elongation still acceptable ? • Do the chains run smoothly? • Is the adjustments of transfer and dead plates OK ? • Are the sprockets still in proper condition ?

  13. Maintenance Checklist • Does the area around the sprockets collect a lot of dirt ? • Are the sprockets fixed properly ? • Are the wear strips still in proper conditions ? • Does the lubrication system work properly ? • Are the corner tracks still in good condition ? • Do the chains shown any sign of chemical damage ? • Is the catenary sag not to big ?

  14. Cleaning

  15. Cleaning Improper cleaning will result in: • Damage and dirt to products conveyed • Increased chain load and motor load • Increase of sprocket wear • Increased wear of wear strips • Sticking of chains to the sprockets

  16. Cleaning Important aspects of cleaning • Cleaning away of broken products • Use warm water and soap • Cleaning agent must be suitable with chain materials • In lubrication agent, cleaning agent can be included

  17. Cleaning Agents Consider the following : • pH-value between 4 and 10 for stainless steel chains • Neutral pH value for plastic chains Frequent cleaning only with pH > 7 and <10 (weekly) Rare cleaning with pH >4 and <6 (monthly with very good rinsing) • no free chlorine • no ammonium • no phosphoric acid • no halogenic agents

  18. Cleaning • Lubrication should be on top of the chain and underneath the chain • At curves we recommend to lubricate the inside of the corners • If the conveyor can not be lubricated during normal running, we recommend to lubricate during a stop • By putting mineral oil on side flexing chain, the lifetime can be increased significantly • Roller chains should be additionally lubricated before installation

  19. Replacement

  20. New: 20 links = 762mm Replace if : 20 links > 784mm Replacing Tabletop chains • Elongation • Maximum 3% elongation (762 mm > 784 mm) • Cause • Worn hinges • worn pins

  21. Replacing TableTop Chains • If plate thickness is reduced to half of original plate thickness • Normal wear: • Uneven wear: • Wear of hinges: • Uneven wear:

  22. Replacing Modular Chains • Modular belt replacement: • Maximum 3% elongation • Thickness 50% of original thickness • Belt is jumping on the sprockets • Damaged end modules

  23. Comparison old and new Positrack Design for Modular Chains • Old Design (FTP or FGP Series) • New Double Positrack Design (FTDP or FGDP Series)

  24. Replacing Curves • Magnetflex Curve Replacement

  25. Replacing Curves - Curve Installation

  26. Replacing Curves - Guide Shoe Position

  27. Replacing Curves – Chainbelts (Series 105X and 1060)

  28. Replacement of Components • Wear Strips • Glass / metal has embedded in the wear strips • uneven wear • Return Rollers • Glass or metal is embedded in the rollers • Do the rollers rotate • Sprockets • If chain is replaced due to elongation • Damaged teeth

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