General Conveyor Belt Maintenance
When carrying out conveyor belt repairs or replacements, it’s important to inspect the entire system—not just the belt itself. One critical component to check is the rollers, as they have a direct impact on how evenly and efficiently the belt wears over time. If some rollers fail, the belt will experience uneven stress and premature wear.
Think of it like a pair of shoes: if your foot naturally tilts outward, the outer tread of your shoe will wear down faster. By adding an insole, you correct the imbalance, allowing the shoe to wear evenly and last longer. In the same way, properly maintained rollers ensure that your conveyor belt wears evenly and operates smoothly.
Therefore, when repairing or replacing a belt, it’s essential to also replace or service any damaged or malfunctioning rollers. Additionally, strict adherence to the manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines is key. These guidelines typically cover inspection schedules, roller rotation or replacement intervals, as well as proper cleaning and lubrication practices.
Therefore we should consider repairing or replacing conveyor rollers when the following problems occur:
1. A roller that does not rotate freely, a conveyor belt failure, or a chain problem. When you start to see component failures such as stuck rollers, it is best to replace these components or replace them with completely new rollers.
2. Conveyor systems in industries such as bulk material handling can suffer serious roller and frame damage due to caking or excessive material in the material. This leads to wear and tear of the frame, which affects the normal use of the conveyor and creates safety problems.
3. Roller conveyors do not run smoothly on roller conveyors and the goods may cause structural damage inside the roller in collisions and rolling, damaging the roller bearings.
4. The conveyor roller leaves residue on the roller surface when transporting bulk material.
Before considering whether to repair or replace a roller, we need to consider the feasibility, cost, and safety of the solution. I will then describe when it is time to repair a roller and when it is time to replace it with a new one.
Repair the rollers
1. When the rollers are only slightly worn, repairs will not cause permanent damage to the machine and impair the function of the conveyor. A repair is an option at this time.
2. If your roller is a special order, made of a material or construction that is not commonly used on the market. In the long run, it is recommended that you have the roller repaired if the roller parts are available and the cost of repair is lower than the cost of replacement.
3. If you decide to repair your conveyor roller, all employees should be able to use the machine safely after the repair. Any remedial measures that may pose a safety risk to the operator should not be carried out.
Replace a roller
1. When any repair you make would impair the function of the conveyor system or cause further damage that cannot be remedied, choose to replace the roller.
2. Most standard conveyor rollers have the bearings pressed into the tubes of the roller. In such cases, it is usually more economical to replace the conveyor roller than to repair it. A standard conveyor roller of the same size can be easily replaced with only a few measurements.
3. The surface of the conveyor roller has caused extensive damage and if not replaced in time, sharp edges will form during operation, causing the conveyor to run unevenly and possibly damaging the product in transit and damaging the entire conveyor. At this point please replace the badly damaged roller.
4. The damaged conveyor is an older model, which has been eliminated from the industry, and is difficult to find the same parts. You can choose to replace the roller with a new one of the same size and material.
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Whether you require replacement parts or are considering an upgrade to your existing system, GCS offers everything you need to keep your conveyor belt maintenance on track. Our knowledgeable customer service team will review your current setup and provide expert guidance to help you decide whether repair or replacement is the best option.
In addition, if you have questions about conveyor systems, bulk handling equipment, or other solutions designed to improve your facility’s efficiency and productivity, our specialists are just a call or email away. At GCS, we are committed to delivering the right support and solutions for all your conveyor system requirements.
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Post time: Aug-05-2022