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Troubleshooting Guidelines
INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE
CARET-LEFT
In the course of conveyor operation, periodic inspection of the conveyor system is required to prevent of any breakdowns and failures
Flextrac Series conveyors should be inspected while the system is running as well as when it is shut down.
Symptom
Cause
Correction
Jerky Running
Damaged or badly fitted slide rail
Inspect and replace as necessary
Conveyor chain is too tight/loose
Tension conveyor chain correctly
Dirty conveyor
Clean conveyor chain and slide rail. Lubricate
with silicone based lubricant.
Noise
Worn or damaged bearings in drive unit
Check/replace drive unit
Damaged/badly fitted slide rail
Check that chain is free running, especially at
slide rail joints
Excessive conveyor speed
Lower speed. Check actual load against
recommended loading.
Incorrect conveyor chain tension
Tension conveyor chain correctly
Motor
overheating
on drive unit
Overloaded conveyor
Remove products from conveyor and
test. Check actual conveyor load against
recommended loading.
Gearbox leaking oil
Check output shaft seal and area around
motor/gearbox interface
Dirty conveyor
Clean the chain and slide rail
Abnormal
wear on
plastic parts
Overloaded conveyor
Remove products from conveyor and test.
Check that chain is free running. Check actual
conveyor load against recommended loading.
Ambient temperature too high
Check recommended temperature for
conveyor
Chemicals in the environment are affecting plastic
parts
Check Flextrac Series catalogue (section TR) for
listing of incompatible chemicals
Damage due to contamination
Clean the system
Particles, swarf etc.
Remove source of contamination
Drive unit
is running,
conveyor chain
is not moving
Friction disc in slip clutch is worn or contaminated
Check and replace if necessary
Transmission products are not fitted
Check and fit