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Troubleshooting
Problem:
Conveyor runs to one side at given point on structure
Cause:
Buildup of material on idlers
Solutions:
Remove accumulation; improve maintenance; install scrapers or other cleaning devices
Cause:
Sticking idlers
Solutions:
Free idlers and improve maintenance and lubrication
Cause:
Idlers or pulleys out-of-square with center line of belt
Solutions:
Readjust idlers in affected area
Cause:
Conveyor frame or structure crooked
Solutions:
Straighten in affected area
Cause:
Idler stands not centered on belt
Solutions:
Readjust idlers in affected area
Cause:
Structure not level
Solutions:
Level structure in affected area
Problem:
Particular section of belt runs to one side at all points on the conveyor.
Cause:
Belt not spliced/joined squarely
Solutions:
Remove affected splice and re-splice
Cause:
Bowed belt
Solutions:
For a new belt, this condition should disappear during break-in; in rare instances, belt must be
straightened or replaced; check storage and handling of the belt rolls
Problem:
Belt runs to one side for long distance or entire length of the conveyor
Cause:
Belt running off-center around the tail pulley and through the loading area
Solutions:
Install training idlers on the return side prior to the tail pulley
Cause:
Off-center or poor loading
Solutions:
Adjust chute to place load on center of belt; discharge material in direction of belt travel at or near
belt speed
Cause:
Buildup of material on idlers
Solutions:
Remove accumulation; improve maintenance; install scrapers or other cleaning devices
Cause:
Idlers or pulleys out-of-square with center line of the belt
Solutions:
Readjust idlers in the affected area
Cause:
Conveyor frame or structure crooked
Solutions:
Straighten in affected area
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Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting