Most conveyor stoppages come from a small set of wear items. A short routine inspection catches them before they interrupt a shift.
Belt conveyors
Check belt tracking with the line empty and loaded; a belt drifting to one side usually points to an unevenly tensioned tail pulley or material build-up on a roller. Check tension, look for edge damage, cuts and worn cleats, and clean residue from the belt, pulleys and frame. Record belt width, length and cover type so a replacement can be ordered without stopping to measure later.
Roller conveyors
Spin each roller by hand and listen for rough bearings. Replace any roller that binds, since one seized roller can skew cartons and damage the next section. Check sprocket chains for tension and lubrication on powered lines, and inspect rubber or PU lagging for wear on incline sections.
Drive, controls and safety
Inspect the geared motor, couplings and emergency stops, and confirm that zone sensors and controls respond correctly. Keep the area around the drive clear for airflow and access. Check that guards and side rails are secure, especially after a layout change.
Spare parts worth keeping
A spare belt, a set of rollers matched to your frame width, a few bearings and a drive chain cover most routine repairs. JINDA supplies these parts made to an existing conveyor's dimensions, so it is worth confirming the dimensions when the line is commissioned.
See conveyor rollers for spare parts, or contact us for a spare parts list for your line.
