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  • Page 1 X85 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 5814EN-3...
  • Page 3 No part of this program and manual may be used, reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of FlexLink AB. The contents of this manual are for informational use on- ly. All information and specifications contained in this document have been carefully checked to the best efforts of FlexLink AB, and are be- lieved to be true and accurate as of time of publishing.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents General safety and design considerations Introduction Safety System information Important safety conditions Maintenance System maintenance Maintenance instructions Introduction to drive units Slip clutch adjustment Inspection – drive units Inspection – conveyor chains Inspection – slide rails, beams, idlers, bends 18 Inspection –...
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  • Page 7: General Safety And Design Considerations

    General safety and design considerations General safety and design considerations Introduction 1.1.1 Critical factor To achieve an operational installation which is reasonably safe for all people involved in its use and maintenance, it is necessary to consider certain as- pects. This is done when designing a conveyor system. The chain is gen- erally the critical factor to consider with guarding.
  • Page 8 1.1.3 Special considerations When correctly applied, the FlexLink components are safe to use and maintain. It is however necessary for those responsible for design, instal- lation, operation and maintenance of the FlexLink installation to be aware of certain areas where special attention is required.

  • Page 9: Safety

    System information The order number and/or general drawing number shall always be speci- fied when communicating with FlexLink with respect to the machine. Important safety conditions Before the machine shall be operated by a user, the following safety con-...
  • Page 10 Safety • Do not wear clothing or other articles that can fasten in the ma- chine. • For coupled drive units, safety protection should be applied to the connecting shaft. 2.2.1.1 End drive units • The chain slack length at the end drive units must be maintained during the system lifetime.
  • Page 11 Only use recommended spare parts. • Only authorised personnel may open electrical units. • FlexLink is not responsible for damage if service on the equip- ment is not performed in accordance with this user manual. 2.2.2 Maintenance and Service technicians Service technicians must have: •...
  • Page 12 Safety 2.2.3 Electricians Electricians must have: • Experience from similar installations • Sufficient knowledge to work from drawings and wiring diagrams • Knowledge of local safety regulations for electrical power and au- tomation • Skilled (EN ISO 12100:2010) • To avoid risks, only experienced personnel with technical knowl- edge and experience may perform repair work on the machine's electronics components.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance of the FlexLink conveyor systems should only be carried out by competent persons, who are familiar with FlexLink equipment. If there is any doubt as to the most suitable procedure for maintenance, consult your FlexLink supplier.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Instructions

    Introduction This maintenance manual contains directions for the standard components sold through the X85 chapter of the FlexLink main catalogue. For non-Flex- Link components, such as motors, pneumatic equipment, control systems etc., the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions apply. In general, main- tenance instructions are not given for equipment which the customer has chosen and specified for fitting to the installation.

  • Page 15: Introduction To Drive Units

    Maintenance Introduction to drive units 3.3.1 Three types There are three different types of drive units: end drive, intermediate drive and horizontal bend drive units End drive units End drive unit with return chain, located at the ‘pulling’ end of the conveyor.

  • Page 16: Slip Clutch Adjustment

    Maintenance Slip clutch adjustment 3.4.1 Introduction The slip clutch on the drive unit is a safety device which allows the chain to stop if the load becomes excessive. It has two purposes: • Prevent damage to conveyor • Prevent damage to the products on the conveyor Where a slip clutch is fitted, it must be adjusted so that it does not slip whenever the drive unit is started under full load.
  • Page 17 Maintenance 3.4.2 Clutch adjustment 1 Remove the drive unit protection cover. 2 Use an Allen key, 3 mm, to loosen the screw (1) on the slip clutch so that the adjustment nut (2) can be freely rotated. 3 Turn the adjustment nut (2) clockwise with a hook spanner until the arrow on the nut is aligned with the desired F...

  • Page 18: Inspection - Drive Units

    Maintenance Inspection – drive units 3.5.1 Roller chain transmission The roller chain transmission should be checked and lubricated after 50, 250, 500 hours of operation, and then every 500 hours. If the roller chain transmission is not fitted with a chain tensioner the chain tension should be checked on this occasion.
  • Page 19 Maintenance 3.5.4 General checks on drive unit Carry out a general inspection of the drive unit. • Check particularly that the protective covers for the roller chains are complete and firmly in place. • Replace damaged/worn parts. 5814EN-3...

  • Page 20: Inspection - Conveyor Chains

    Maintenance Inspection – conveyor chains 3.6.1 Conveyor chains The most common types of conveyor chains are: • Plain conveyor chains • Chain with flexible cleats for vertical wedge convey- • Chain with friction surface for conveyors with an in- cline up to 30°. The friction surfaces are normally dis- tributed over the chain at a predetermined distance.
  • Page 21 Maintenance the chain. The stretch shows itself as slack on the return side of the drive unit. The tension of the conveyor chain should be checked after 50, 250, 500 hours of operation and thereafter every 500 hours. In operation there will be some slack in the conveyor chain. How much ac- ceptable slack depends on the length of the conveyor chain.
  • Page 22 Maintenance • by removing the side plates of the drive or idler end unit in closed systems. • at a wheel bend by removing the outer curve. • at a conveyor beam section for liftable chain (if there are any). Instructions 1 Make the conveyor chain accessible at some of the overhead positions.
  • Page 23 Maintenance 3 Remove the necessary number of link NB: With cleated or friction chains, pay attention to the divisions between the links. 4 Join the chain together with a new pivot. NB: The old pivot should not be re- used. When the chain is divided, a new pivot must always be fitted.

  • Page 24: Inspection - Slide Rails, Beams, Idlers, Bends

    Maintenance Inspection – slide rails, beams, idlers, bends 3.7 .1 Checking slide rails The condition of the slide rails is fundamental to the functioning of the in- stallation. It is therefore essential that these are in good condition. 3.7 .1.1 Checking the slide rail with the conveyor chain in place The slide rail must be checked after every 250 hours’...
  • Page 25 Maintenance 3.7 .1.2 Checking the slide rail, conveyor chain removed At least once a year or after every 2 000 hours’ operation, the chain should be removed from the beam, and the slide rail carefully checked for wear and fastening. Plain bends should be checked after every 500 hours’...

  • Page 26: Inspection - Safety Devices

    Maintenance Inspection – safety devices Protective and safety devices Safety devices should be checked at regular intervals. • Check the protective cover on the cleated chain conveyor return chain. • Drive units type H, have a slack protection for the conveyor chain. Check that the slack protection plates are in place, and that the chain does not slacken enough to hang below the plates.

  • Page 27: Replacement Of Worn Parts - Conveyor Chain

    Maintenance Replacement of worn parts – conveyor chain 3.9.1 Removal of conveyor chain Ensure that the power to the drive motor is disconnected. Disengage the motor; there are various methods depending on the type of drive unit: – Detach the slip clutch. –...

  • Page 28: Replacement Of Worn Parts - Slide Rails

    Maintenance 3.10 Replacement of worn parts – slide rails 3.10.1 General information It is very important to assemble slide rails correctly to ensure smooth sys- tem operation. Follow the illustrated instructions on the following pages carefully. Ob- serve the following points: •...
  • Page 29 Maintenance When fitting the slide rails with rivets, the instructions on page 24 must be followed. • The joints on the slide rails must have a distance of 100 mm be- tween them. The joints should be laid out as in the picture, se page 18 for reference, with a gap of approx.
  • Page 30 Maintenance Installation of Slide rails (continued) Method 1: Using aluminium rivets Rivet crimping pliers/rivet crimping clamp Aluminium rivets XLAH 4x7 Insert rivets in the holes, using rivet crimping pliers or a rivet crimping clamp. If working space is limited, the rivet crimping clamp might be easier to use.
  • Page 31 Maintenance Installation of slide rail (continued) Method 2: Using plastic screws Pliers/screwdriver Knife Hammer Plastic screws XLAG 5 Press or screw the plastic screws into the holes using a pair of pliers or a screwdriver. Cut off the screw heads by using a knife and a hammer.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Motor overheating on drive unit high temperature for Cause Corrective action conveyor. Overloaded Remove products from Chemicals in the Check in FlexLink main conveyor conveyor and test run. environment are catalogue (section TR) Check actual conveyor affecting plastic for listing of incompatible load against parts chemicals.

  • Page 33: Checklist/Maintenance Schedule

    Troubleshooting Checklist/maintenance schedule General checks Number of operating hours/time interval See page Check roller chain, sprocket, chain Then every 500 page 12 tension and lubrication of drive unit hours Check/adjustment of slip clutch Every 1 000 hours page 10 Check conveyor chain guides in drive Every 1 000 hours page 12 units and idler ends...

  • Page 34: System Dismantling And Disposal

    Important safety precautions 5.1.1 Dismantling Dismantling of the FlexLink conveyor system should be carried out by com- petent persons, who are familiar with the equipment being decommis- sioned. In the absence of detailed information, every care should be taken to en- sure that all items are securely retained during the decommissioning pro- cess.

  • Page 35: Dismantling End Drive Units With Suspended Motor

    System dismantling and disposal Dismantling end drive units with suspended motor The locking effect of the slip clutch can be removed by removing the trans- mission chain or by releasing the slip clutch (section in maintenance and service refers to slip clutch adjustment). Remove the motor gear unit from the conveyor drive assembly.
  • Page 36 System dismantling and disposal 5814EN-3...

  • Page 37: Dismantling End Drive Units, No Slip Clutch

    System dismantling and disposal Dismantling end drive units, no slip clutch Remove the motor gear unit from the conveyor drive assembly. The motor gear unit may be fitted with an oil breather. Ensure that the oil from the gearbox cannot leak into the surrounding area when decommissioned. Oil should be drained from the gearbox and disposed of in accordance with lo- cal environmental regulations.

  • Page 38: Dismantling End Drive Units, Slip Clutch

    System dismantling and disposal Dismantling end drive units, slip clutch 5814EN-3...

  • Page 39: Remove Guide Rails And Guide Rail Brackets Etc

    System dismantling and disposal Remove guide rails and guide rail brackets etc. 5814EN-3...

  • Page 40: Remove The Conveyor Chain

    System dismantling and disposal Remove the conveyor chain Split the conveyor chain using the pin insertion tool and remove the con- veyor chain. If removing conveyor chain from over head conveyor special attention should be given when removing the last few metres. The weight of the removed chain accelerates the removal from the conveyor beams and can cause injury when the last links exit the extrusion.

  • Page 41: Dismantling End Drive Units

    System dismantling and disposal Dismantling end drive units Unscrew the inner grub screws from the drive unit connector strips and re- move drive end from the conveyor. Repeat for idler end unit. 5814EN-3...

  • Page 42: Remove Slide Rails

    System dismantling and disposal Remove slide rails Remove the slide rail on all sides of the conveyor extrusion. Remove the slide rail retaining fixings by drilling away the rivets or plastic screws and pulling away the slide rail from the aluminium extrusion profile. 5814EN-3...

  • Page 43: Dismantle The Conveyor Extrusions From The Support Brackets

    System dismantling and disposal Dismantle the conveyor extrusions from the support brackets. Dismantle the conveyor extrusions from the support brackets. This should be done in a systematic manner, removing conveyor section by section. 5814EN-3...

  • Page 44: Dismantle The Conveyor Support System

    System dismantling and disposal 5.10 Dismantle the conveyor support system 5814EN-3...

  • Page 45: Disposing

    Sort different materials ready for disposal. Include a list of the materials. 5.12 Other equipment If other equipment is to be dismantled simultaneously with the FlexLink conveyor, attention should also be given to the interaction of the other equipment to the FlexLink conveyor. Pneumatic equipment should be re- moved from the conveyor before dismantling.
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