Tips for More Effective Conveyor Maintenance

Your conveyors are among the most important pieces of machinery you have at your facility. If they do not run properly, you risk losing a whole lot of efficiency in your production process, or in a worst-case scenario, the system shutting down entirely.

Therefore, it is critical that you put a sufficient amount of emphasis on regularly inspecting your conveyor components in Lubbock, TX, and recording the results of those inspections. Conveyor systems can be rather complex, but preventative maintenance is actually rather simple. Here are just a few tips to ensure you achieve more effective conveyor maintenance at your facility:

• Look at the chain and wearstrip: Part of your inspection should include a focus on the chain and wearstrip. The chain and wearstrip come into contact to provide smooth chain travel and a lessened load on the motor. You should inspect these parts of the system at least once a month to look for any signs of damage that exist, as damage could prevent smooth chain operation. Repairing that damage immediately will help ensure better and longer-lasting operation.
• Look for signs of environmental contamination: Inspect all components of the conveyor for signs of contamination that occur as a result of environmental debris. If there is any contamination present, you should avoid operating the conveyor until the system has been thoroughly cleaned.
• Inspect for foreign objects: Occasionally, foreign objects can get lodged into a conveyor system, which can result in a significant amount of wear and tear on the surface of the chain. Interference can be prevented by removing all foreign objects from the area around the conveyor and adjusting components of the conveyor so they are not in a position that could result in their making contact with the chain.
• Lubricate: One of the best ways to reduce chain tension and lower friction is to lubricate the area where the wearstrips and side links connect with each other. Routine lubrication makes for better long-term operation and prevents friction-related damage to the various conveyor components in Lubbock, TX.
• Measure the motor current: As part of your inspection, you should be sure to measure the current requirements for all three-phase AC drive motors, and then compare the measured values to the value listed in the specification plate for the motor. If there’s too much amperage, that means there’s some sort of problem in the system that should be addressed immediately.
• Inspect the chain slack and sprocket: Normal wear and tear on the equipment over time can result in an increase of chain slack, which could result in the chain jumping teeth on the sprockets. You can adjust the chain slack by adding or removing rows of chain links as needed.

These are just a few tips to help you keep your conveyors in great long-term condition. For more information about conveyor parts in Lubbock, TX, we encourage you to reach out to the team at M.B. McKee Company, Inc. today with any questions or concerns. We look forward to assisting you soon!

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