Detailed Belt Tracking Instructions

When belt tracking adjustments are made, they should be minor (1/16 in. at a time on idlers, etc., should be sufficient.). Give the belt adequate time to react to the adjustments. It may take several complete revolutions around the conveyor for the belt to begin tracking properly on long, slow conveyor lines.

A) Stand at tail pulley looking toward drive and note what direction belt is traveling.

B) Having observed belt and determined tracking problem, follow procedures in “How to Steer The Belt”

HOW TO STEER THE BELT

Condition 1. . .When the belt is running from the INFEED to DISCHARGE

(FLOW), but tracking (drifting) towards the RIGHT Side,

move the Snub Idler nearest the INFEED end of the LEFT Side

towards the DISCHARGE end of the conveyor.

Condition 2. . . When the belt is running from the

INFEED to DISCHARGE (FLOW) but tracking

(drifting) towards the LEFT Side, move the Snub

Idler nearest the INFEED end of the RIGHT Side

towards the DISCHARGE end of the conveyor.

If Belt Direction (FLOW) is reversed, all the above

conditions will remain the same, except you are

now viewing the conveyor from the opposite end.

If the belt continues to track improperly, re-check all items covered

in “Pre-Tracking Inspection” and make corrections as necessary.