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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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