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Resistance To
Belt Specification Acid Alkali Animal Oil Vegetable Oil Mineral Oil
Butyl E E G F P
Nitrile G G E E E
Natural – SBR G G P P P
Korowhite™– Interwoven Single Ply G G G G G
Legend: E–Excellent G–Good F–Fair P–Poor
GENERAL RESISTANCE QUALITIES
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Material buildup on Check cleaning devices.
idlers or pulleys
Belt slipping on drive pulley Increase tension adjustment.
Frozen idlers or pulley Replace.
Rough or worn slider bed or Replace or clean. Check procedures.
material buildup on bed
Mildew and rot Store in cool, dry, dark area, preferably on racks
supported by rod through belt core.
Compound and fabric Change cotton and rayon fabric belts to polyester.
14.Belt running in Suction created by flat belting Interrupt surface of bed by welding or adhering
jerks or stalls on slider bed in presence ¹/4 to ¹/2 round rods.
of moisture
Water impurity deposits Improve or change water treatment procedure.
Food stains Change color to minimize. Check with manufacturer.
Inadequate cleaning procedures Daily cleaning with mild detergent and hot water
usually sufficient. If additional cleaning is required
mix a weak concentration of an oxidizing agent
(Chlorox) with water and scrub belt. Rinse belt
immediately after application.
Inadequate cleaning See #15.
Particular customer standard Check with manufacturer. FDA and MIS are
concerned with toxicity. Taste and odor are
subjective factors and standards are difficult
to establish.
17.Cover Improper compound Check with supplier.
becoming soft for service
and tacky
18. Load slipping Cover compound or type or surface Check with supplier.
or sticking not compatible with service
13.Belting
deteriorating
in storage
12. Excessive
bottom cover
wear
15.Belt cover
discoloration
16.Objectional
taste or color
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