Without conveyor belts, no system can continue operating. Unless you're using roller conveyors, fabric or metal belts play an essential role in streamlining your automated facility process. Unfortunately, even the best-manufactured conveyors will have belts with fringes and tears over time. They can be expensive to replace, but these four signs will help you determine the right course of action effectively.
More Than a Quarter of the Belt
Most technicians have a rule of thumb upon deciding to replace conveyor belts: the damage should be beyond a quarter or 25 per cent of the overall belt size. In turn, the manager can decide whether or not to repair, re-splice, or replace the entire belt fully with a newly-ordered and technician-fitted one.
Major Belt Areas Ripped and Torn
On the other hand, managers can decide to have conveyor belts replaced entirely if the quarter of damages hit major belt areas. These include crosswise gaps tearing the belt into small strips, vast fringes that continue to loosen or get trapped in the conveyor rollers, and others. If significant areas have become worn and torn due to old age, then it's time for you to replace them immediately.
Loss of Tensile Strength
Tensile strength is vital for conveyor systems. When belts lose their tensile strength, their capacity to carry heavy parts or fittings becomes weaker. Furthermore, the weakening will continue further until the belt rips and causes a significant malfunction against the machine. This event will be expensive to repair, which is why it's vital to consider belt replacements quickly.
Logistical Priorities
Lastly, it takes more time to repair than replace a conveyor belt. If the deadline is quite near, it's better to replace the strap completely to avoid any hiccups than use different means -- such as re-splicing or mending the damaged parts.
Get The Best Replacement Belts from Dependable Suppliers
If you need conveyor belt replacements, Norpak Handling can help you find the right one. Contact us to learn more about our replacement kits for different conveyors today.
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