Answers to common conveyor belt related questions!

The idea of working with a conveyor belt can sound nightmarish to a lot of you. And coming across this thought is natural because that is what all machines do to you after a certain point of time. Since every manufacturing and transportation equipment has a complex mechanism, most of you while buying a conveyor belt have the same perception about it too. And while there is enough that tells you conveyors are different; this article will prove you how it truly is unique by answering a few questions that most of you deal with during your initial days of planning to buy conveyors for your factories or work units.

Take a look at the following to know about conveyor in depth before you move out to buy them with dilemma in mind and heart:

How to store a conveyor when it’s not in use?
Do not dispose of the cover in which your conveyor came or will come because you would be requiring this cover for wrapping it up later. Since a lot of companies do not use conveyor belts all the time, they might want to cover it up for storage purposes. Apart from just covering it, you will also need to put them aside in a safe place which by no means is in contact with water as storage must be done in a dry and dark space.

What types of conveyor lacings are available?
 
Clipper, unibar, bolt, alligator and plastic rivet.
How to move or transport a conveyor belt?
 
The first and foremost thing that you need to take care of is its shape. Make sure you do not roll it up while moving as these machines are prone to damages this way. Be very gentle with the equipment and do not give it in the hands of those who no nothing about it.

How to replace a conveyor belt?
  • Store the replacement belt.
  • Move the new belt to the location where you wish to install it.
  • Unlace the old system.
  • Install the new belt.
  • Make adjustments with the belt tension, in case required.
  • Lace the new system.
  • Track the new belt systematically and properly.
Are you planning to buy a conveyor system for your unit? What it is it that is worrying you? Budget, type or quality? Get in touch with us at Northern Belting to grab in depth information about conveyors belts before you buy it. We will not only explain to you the working of this system but will also guarantee you maintenance services and high quality equipment.

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