Common fault types of belt conveyors

Belt conveyors are widely used in industrial production. They are bound to encounter various faults during long-term use. Common faults include belt slippage, belt deviation, conveyor belt damage and motor failure. This article will introduce in detail how to effectively deal with the above faults.

1. Belt slippage

Belt slippage is one of the common faults in belt conveyors. The main reason may be insufficient belt tension or insufficient surface friction. To solve this problem, the following measures can be taken:

• Adjust the belt tensioner to increase the belt tension;
• Check the surface of the driving roller, clean the oil stains on the surface of the roller, and ensure that the friction of the roller surface is sufficient;
• Maintain the belt regularly to prevent aging or wear.

2. Belt deviation

Belt deviation will cause the conveyor belt to not run smoothly, affecting production efficiency. The reasons for belt deviation include improper installation, non-parallel axes of the driving and passive rollers, and uneven loading of conveyed materials. The solutions are as follows:

• Adjust the installation position to ensure that the axis of the drum is parallel;
• Check the belt tension to ensure that the tension is even at all parts;
• Adjust the conveying material position to avoid uneven loading of materials.

3. Damaged conveyor belt

Conveyor belt damage will directly affect the service life and production efficiency of the equipment. Common reasons include conveyor belt material quality problems, sharp materials, excessive friction, etc. The maintenance methods are as follows:

• Choose high-quality conveyor belt materials and regularly check the surface condition of the conveyor belt;
• Avoid direct contact between the conveyor belt and sharp objects to reduce wear;
• Regularly replace severely worn conveyor belts to ensure normal operation of the equipment.

4. Motor failure

The motor is the driving device of the belt conveyor. If a fault occurs, the equipment will not be able to operate normally. Common faults include motor overheating, bearing damage, etc. Solution strategies include:

• Check the motor operating status regularly to ensure the normal operation of the cooling system;
• Regularly add lubricating oil to the motor bearings to reduce wear;
• When a motor failure occurs, stop the equipment in time to repair or replace the faulty parts.

Through the above measures, enterprises can achieve more efficient maintenance and management in dealing with common faults of belt conveyors, thereby improving production efficiency and ensuring the long-term and stable operation of equipment.