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- Page 1 Flex-Lag Cold Bond Pulley Lagging ® Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Light-Duty Plain-Pattern Diamond-Pattern Rubber Diamond-Pattern Ceramic (13%) Full Ceramic (80%) Medium Ceramic (39%) www.flexco.com www.flexco.com...
- Page 2 Flex-Lag Cold Bond Pulley Lagging ® Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________ Purchased From: ____________________________________________________________ Installation Date: ____________________________________________________________ This information will be helpful for any future inquiries or questions about replacement parts, specifications or troubleshooting. Flex-Lag Cold Bond Pulley Lagging ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
8.6 Medium Ceramic, Dimpled Tiles ..............18 8.7 Medium Ceramic, Smooth Tiles ..............19 8.8 Full Ceramic, Dimpled Tiles ................20 8.9 Full Ceramic, Smooth Tiles ................21 Section 9 – Lagging Adhesives/Toolbox .............. 22 Section 10 – Other Flexco Conveyor Products ............ 25... -
Page 4: Section 1 - Important Information
1.1 General Introduction We at Flexco are very pleased that you have selected Flex-Lag® Pulley Lagging for your conveyor system. This manual will help you to understand the operation of this product and assist you in making it work up to its maximum efficiency over its lifetime of service. -
Page 5: Section 2 - Safety Considerations And Precautions
Section 2 – Safety Considerations and Precautions Before installing and operating Flex-Lag® Pulley Lagging, it is important to review and understand the following safety information. There are set-up, maintenance and operational activities involving both stationary and operating conveyors. Each case has a safety protocol. -
Page 6: Section 3 - Pre-Installation Checks And Options
Section 3 – Pre-installation Checks and Options 3.1 Checklist • Check that the lagging size is correct for the pulley width • Check that the correct amount of lagging strips are available to lag the pulley (see Page 6). • Check that the correct amount of primer, adhesive and activator are available to lag the pulley (see Page 6). -
Page 7: Section 4 - Installation Instructions
Section 4 – Installation Instructions If using non-Flexco adhesives, please follow that company’s instructions for usage, mixing, application and safety procedures. Flex-Lag® Pulley Lagging can be used with Flex-Lag Adhesives. Flex-Lag Adhesives consist of a Primer, Adhesive and Activator. Before using, the Primer should be thoroughly mixed. Before using, one Adhesive and one Activator should be thoroughly mixed and used within three hours. - Page 8 Section 4 – Installation Instructions (cont.) 3. Use the Strip Selection Chart at right to Strip Selection calculate the number of strips required for PULLEY DIAMETER PULLEY DIAMETER STRIPS STRIPS your pulley diameter. Using a heavy duty REQUIRED REQUIRED knife, cut lagging strips 4" (100mm) longer 12.6-15.0 320-381 42.6-45.0...
- Page 9 Section 4 – Installation Instructions (cont.) Fig. 4a Fig. 4b 4. Apply first coat of adhesive. Thoroughly mix one can of adhesive and one activator at a time, immediately applying it to the pulley and strips of lagging. Be sure to apply adhesive to the edges of the lagging as well. This process should use half of the adhesive/activator required in the chart on Page 6.
- Page 10 Section 4 – Installation Instructions (cont.) 9. Repeat Steps 6 and 7, then place the second strip of lagging against the first, Fig. 9 taking care to ensure there are no gaps between the lagging. Shift lagging side- to-side to align diamond/ceramic patterns. Additional stitching between strips may be required to remove any gaps.
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Page 11: Section 5 - Pre-Operation Checklist And Testing
Section 5 – Pre-Operation Checklist and Testing 5.1 Pre-Op Checklist • Be sure that all installation materials and tools have been removed from the belt and the conveyor area. 5.2 Test Run the Conveyor • Run the conveyor for at least 15 minutes and inspect the lagging performance. NOTE: Observing the pulley lagging when it is running and performing properly will help to detect problems. -
Page 12: Section 6 - Maintenance
Section 6 – Maintenance Flexco lagging is designed to operate with minimum maintenance. However, to maintain superior performance some service is required. This service will ensure that the lagging operates at optimal efficiency and problems can be identified and fixed before the lagging stops working. -
Page 13: Maintenance Log
Section 6 – Maintenance (cont.) 6.4 Maintenance Log Conveyor Name/No. Date: Work done by: Service Quote # Activity: Date: Work done by: Service Quote # Activity: Date: Work done by: Service Quote # Activity: Date: Work done by: Service Quote # Activity: Date: Work done by:... -
Page 14: Lagging Maintenance Checklist
Section 6 – Maintenance (cont.) 6.6 Lagging Maintenance Checklist Site: ______________________________ Inspected by: ________________________________ Date: ______________________________ Lagging: _________________________________________________ Beltline Information: Beltline Number: ____________________ Belt Condition: ___________________________________________________________________ Belt (18") (24") (30") (36") (42") (48") (54") (60") (72") Width: ¨ 450mm ¨ 600mm ¨ 750mm ¨ 900mm ¨ 1050mm ¨ 1200mm ¨ 1350mm ¨ 1500mm ¨ 1800mm Head Pulley Diameter (Belt &... -
Page 15: Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Section 7 – Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Belt Tension Change to ceramic lagging Uneven wear in rubber Short Transition Increase distance to full trough idler lagging Wrong Lagging for Application Increase thickness or change to ceramic lagging Refer to instructions on p. 5-8 for proper installation instructions Glue too wet or dry when applied Delaminating Pulley surface not prepped correctly Refer to instructions on p. -
Page 16: Cad Drawing - Light Duty
Section 8 – Specifications and CAD Drawings (cont.) 8.2 Lagging - Light Duty Rubber Flex-Lag Cold Bond Pulley Lagging ®... -
Page 17: Cad Drawing - Plain Rubber
Section 8 – Specifications and CAD Drawings (cont.) 8.3 Lagging - Plain Rubber... -
Page 18: Cad Drawing - Diamond-Pattern Rubber
Section 8 – Specifications and CAD Drawings (cont.) 8.4 Lagging - Diamond-Pattern Rubber Flex-Lag Cold Bond Pulley Lagging ®... -
Page 19: Cad Drawing - Diamond Ceramic
Section 8 – Specifications and CAD Drawings (cont.) 8.5 Lagging - Diamond Ceramic... -
Page 20: Medium Ceramic, Dimpled Tiles
Section 8 – Specifications and CAD Drawings (cont.) 8.6 Lagging - Medium Ceramic, Dimpled Tiles, Natural and FRAS Flex-Lag Cold Bond Pulley Lagging ®... -
Page 21: Medium Ceramic, Smooth Tiles
Section 8 – Specifications and CAD Drawings (cont.) 8.7 Lagging - Medium Ceramic, Smooth Tiles, Natural and FRAS... -
Page 22: Full Ceramic, Dimpled Tiles
Section 8 – Specifications and CAD Drawings (cont.) 8.8 Lagging - Full Ceramic, Dimpled Tiles, Natural and FRAS Flex-Lag Cold Bond Pulley Lagging ®... -
Page 23: Full Ceramic, Smooth Tiles
Section 8 – Specifications and CAD Drawings (cont.) 8.9 Lagging - Full Ceramic, Smooth Tiles, Natural and FRAS... -
Page 24: Section 9 - Lagging Adhesives/Toolbox
® Refer to the usage chart below to calculate the number of cans required for your pulley. For sizes not included in the chart please contact Flexco Customer Service for assistance. FLEX-LAG ADHESIVE 0.8L / ACTIVATOR 40g (1:1 mix ratio) ®... -
Page 27: Section 10 - Other Flexco Conveyor Products
Section 10 – Other Flexco Conveyor Products Flexco provides many conveyor products that help your conveyors to run more efficiently and safely. These components solve typical conveyor problems and improve productivity. Here is a quick overview on just a few of them: MSP Precleaner DRX™... - Page 28 2525 Wisconsin Avenue • Downers Grove, IL 60515-4200 • USA Tel: (630) 971-0150 • Fax: (630) 971-1180 • E-mail: info@flexco.com Visit www.flexco.com for other Flexco locations and products. ©2017 Flexible Steel Lacing Company. 12/05/17. For reorder: X2975...