How to deal with issues such as belt slippage and non-rotation in belt feeders?

Belt feeders are a common sight in production lines of manufacturing enterprises, thanks to their strong conveying capacity, simple structure, ease of maintenance, and capability for convenient programmatic control and automated operation. They are widely used across various industries. Belt feeders play a pivotal role in production, often operating for long hours. After prolonged use, various components and performance may show signs of "aging," particularly the feeder's belt, which is prone to issues like slippage, wear, and jamming. To extend the service life of belt feeders and ensure stable and reliable operation, proper and correct maintenance is essential. Especially when facing common belt issues, Guonuo Technology, based on engineer's on-site experience and relevant data, summarizes the following points for your reference.

How to address belt slippage in belt feeders?

1. When using nylon or EP belts, ensure the tensioning stroke is smooth. If the stroke is not long enough, consider re-vulcanization.

2. For belt feeders with counterweight tensioning devices, increase the weight during slippage until the belt stops slipping. However, be cautious not to add too much weight to prevent the belt from breaking under excessive tension, which would shorten its service life.

3. For belt feeders with hydraulic tensioning, adjust the tensioning stroke to increase tension when slippage occurs. If the stroke is insufficient and the belt has permanently deformed, remove the deformed section and re-vulcanize it.

How to solve the issue of the belt not rotating in belt feeders?

1. First, check for any gaps between the belt and the shaft, which may cause insufficient tension in the conveyor belt on the feeder, preventing it from rotating. This can be resolved by adjusting the tensioning device.

2. If the conveyor belt is too long or there is excessive material at the tail end causing it not to rotate, simply clear the material from the tail end.

How to handle belt misalignment in belt feeders?

1. If the material being conveyed is too heavy on one side, or the installation axis of the idlers and rollers is not perpendicular to the center of the conveyor belt, or the steel wire ropes on the body are not properly adjusted, resulting in uneven heights, simply adjust the position of the idlers and rollers to be perpendicular to the center of the conveyor belt.

2. If the conveyor belt joints are not straight or the discharge roller is not properly installed, causing the belt to run off to the left or right during operation, move the roller's right or left axis end in the direction of belt travel at the point where the belt starts to misalign.

How to deal with belt tears in belt feeders?

Belt tears mainly occur due to neglected cleaning during long-term use or poor belt quality. The best solution is to regularly inspect the belt, strengthen quality control, and enhance the maintenance of all feeder components during daily production.

Addressing issues with belt feeders in a targeted manner helps improve feeder stability, extend service life, ensure production, and reduce costs. Guonuo Technology provides comprehensive after-sales service for equipment issues. When customers encounter unsolvable problems during use, we will arrange for professional technicians to assist on-site to ensure a satisfactory equipment experience.