6 reasons and solutions for conveyor belt deviation

Conveyor belt deviation is one of the common problems of conveyors. The following are the detailed reasons and treatment methods:

1.Unlevel structure: The horizontal structure of the affected area is uneven, which may be caused by factors such as uneven ground, unstable supports, etc. The treatment method is to use a leveling instrument to measure whether the structure is level, and adjust it if necessary to ensure the levelness of the entire conveyor belt.

2.Material buildup on conveyor idlers: Material buildup on conveyor idlers increases friction and weight, causing the belt to deviate from its normal position. The treatment method is to regularly clean the material on the idler, improve maintenance, and install scrapers or other cleaning equipment to prevent material accumulation.

3.Sticky conveyor idlers: Sticky conveyor idlers can interfere with the free movement of the belt, causing it to drift. The solution is to release conveyor idlers and improve maintenance and lubrication to keep the conveyor idlers running smoothly and reduce friction on the conveyor belt.

4.Conveyor Idler or conveyor pulley not at right angles to belt center line: A conveyor idler or pulley not at right angles to the belt center line can cause the belt to deviate from its normal position. The treatment method is to readjust the conveyor idler or pulley in the affected area so that it is perpendicular to the center line of the belt to ensure that the conveyor belt can run smoothly.

5.Skewed Conveyor Frame or Structure: A skewed conveyor frame or structure can also cause the conveyor belt to misaligned. The treatment method is to straighten the affected area, keep the conveyor frame or structure in a stable state, and avoid affecting the normal operation of the conveyor belt.

6.Conveyor Idler frame not centered on belt: The idler frame is not centered on the belt causing the belt to drift. The treatment method is to readjust the idler frame in the affected area and adjust it to the center of the belt to ensure the normal operation of the conveyor belt.