Remove The Idler Foot Plate And Modify The Idler Frame At Both Ends; Idler Mounting - Siemens Milltronics MUS Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/mounting
4.5 Installation Procedure
4.5.3

Remove the idler foot plate and modify the idler frame at both ends

Remove the idler foot plate and modify the idler frame at both ends of the idler as shown below.
Occasionally, in less than 5% of applications, the combined effect of the idler rework and the
clamping of the scale at its inboard mounting position could result in abnormal idler vibration.
When this occurs, gusset plate reinforcements should be welded to the idler at the joints of the
horizontal spine and the outer vertical leg member.
①
②
③
Note
Cut idler support as shown to allow clearance when the load is applied.
4.5.4

Idler mounting

The belt scale is usually installed in conveyors employing conventional rigid structure idlers.
Within this type of idler, construction will vary depending on the manufacturer and the
application. The idler depicted in this section uses an angle iron spine. The following images
depict alternate idler construction and tips on how they should be modified and installed.
20
Before
After
See notes below
12.7 mm
(0.5")
Operating Instructions, 06/2012, 7ML19985CQ02-02
Milltronics MUS