Trouble Shooting Guide

Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

Splice breaking

• Belt improperly spliced
• Uneven tension

• • Reinstall following splicing instructions
• Adjust tension so it is equal on both sides of frame

Belt surges

• Belt not supported on frame
• Load too high
• Uneven product loading

• Install supports on return path
• Change to heavier mesh belt
• Correct loading method

Belt not tracking properly

• Support rolls not squarely aligned
• Drive shaft not aligned
• Uneven product loading
• Belt improperly spliced
• Belt is "wrong side up"

• Realign support rolls
• Realgn following alignment instructions
• Correct loading method
• Reinstall following splicing instructions
• Reinstall belt with smooth side up

Belt runs to one side

• Support rolls not squarely aligned
• Transfer roll not functioning properly
• Drive shaft not aligned
• Uneven product loading
• Uneven tension
• Belt improperly spliced

• Realign support rolls
• Change to grooved end roll
• Realign following alignment instructions
• Correct loading method
• Adjust tension so it's equal on both sides of frame
• Reinstall following splicing instructions

Belt wears edges

• Conveyor frame not square
• Shafts not locked down
• Belt expansion from high temperature

• Realign conveyor frame
• Use collars on outside of bearings to prevent lateral shifing
• Check alignment and adjust
• Adjust clearance between belt edge and side rail to allow for heat expansion