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Pulleys
Rollers
L
L/4
L/4
2 FT
L/4
L/4
Turnovers
What is a belt turnover? A belt turnover is
used for keeping the dirty side up on the
return side for cleaning purposes.
Continental ContiTech belt turnover
recommendation is as follows:
Vertical rolls should be located near the
midpoint and 45-degree rolls located
at quarter locations of turnover. The
midpoint rolls should be on opposite
sides of the belt and offset a few inches
from each other so that a component of
belt tension can provide pressure against
each. They should be adjustable in all
directions, as their ideal ultimate position
rarely can be predetermined. These rolls
aid in belt training, help minimize belt-
buckling tendencies and help stabilize a
belt from excess flopping where winds
are encountered.
The turnover must have two terminal
pulleys (inbound and outbound), as
shown in the picture below. This is to
ensure that the belt is lying flat on the
first bend pulley entering the transition
and the last bend pulley leaving the
transition.
Make sure the spacing between the
vertical rolls is 2 ft (see picture). Each
vertical roll also needs to be offset by 1”
inward so that there is full belt contact on
both rolls.
Each end pulley should have some
adjustment in the plane of the
approaching belt for training purposes.
The turnover length is determined by
the belt width, type of construction and
the belt tension at the turnover. Contact
us for minimum turnover length after
system analysis is performed.
Short transition distance can cause the
belt to collapse in the turnover or cause
excessive edge tension, which can in turn
cause premature splice failure.
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Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide
Installation