Belt mistracking was leading to premature failure of the apron seal and therefore, causing material to leak out. In an attempt to train the belt and prevent belt wander, the plant was constantly adjusting the conveyor belt at the tail pulley via the mechanical take-up. This was inefficient for the plant, and the cost to replace prematurely-failing equipment was high.
Solution
Martin Engineering Service Technicians installed a 48-inch lower Martin® Tracker™ with a lagged roller to track the belt before entering the tail pulley. The service crew also installed Martin® ApronSeal™ Double Skirting HD to prevent material from spilling outside the conveyor. Service Technicians also inspected and adjusted the belt cleaners to help improve carryback removal.
Results
The belt is currently centered, eliminating all belt mistracking issues. The plant is pleased with the addition of the Martin® Tracker™ and ApronSeal™ Skirting, as well as the performance and professionalism of the Martin® Service Technicians. According to Shawn Neidhardt, Plant Operations Supervisor, "We had tracking problems with this belt for a long time, and the Martin® Tracker™ solved the problem. We are very satisfied with the results."