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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL THERMODRIVE TROUGH CONVERTER ®...
  • Page 2 DOCUMENT The content of this document is proprietary to Intralox L.L.C., should not be disclosed to anyone else by the recipient without the written consent of Intralox. The content may only be used in connection with Intralox products. Intralox may make changes without notice to both this document and to products de- scribed by this document.
  • Page 3 Intralox, L.L.C. USA: Toll Free: 1-888-416-2358 • Intralox, L.L.C. Europe: Toll Free: +800-2253-7437 • Intralox Shanghai LTD.: Toll Free: 400-842-3469 All country- and industry-specific toll-free phone numbers for Intralox’s global locations available at www.intralox.com.
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  • Page 5 Read this manual in detail before installing the components or operating the conveyor with these components. Keep this document for future reference by conveyor installation and maintenance personnel. If the manual is lost or destroyed, see www.intralox.com to download a copy. Conveyor installation and maintenance personnel are the first audiences for this manual. The following table lists the manual information and the intended audience.
  • Page 6 This page is intentionally blank. User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 7 Final Belt Containment Wearstrips ................... 26 5 STARTUP �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Finalize Conveyor Assembly ......................27 Drive and Idle End Components ....................27 Carryway and Returnway Components ..................27 Belt ............................28 Start Up Conveyor ......................... 28 User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ..........................29 Trough Converter ........................29 General Conveyor ........................30 Wearstrip Notching Procedures ....................30 Notch Conveyor End Wearstrips ....................30 Notch Containment Wearstrips ....................31 APPENDIX A ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 33 CONTACT ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36 User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 9 ‹ Properly guard all moving components before operating the conveyor. ‹ If you have questions about safety or your ability to perform tasks described here, contact Intralox or the conveyor original equipment manufacturer (OEM) before proceeding. OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES The product owner is responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining conveyor equipment and related components according to local regulations.
  • Page 10 Label or Label or Label Read user manual instructions before No unauthorized General warning installing, personnel maintaining, or servicing equipment Cut hazard Wear safety glasses Lockout/tagout equipment before Flammable maintaining or servicing equipment „ User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Convertert Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 11 2 OVERVIEW 2 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION The ThermoDrive Trough Converter is designed to provide components to quickly and simply upgrade an existing tensioned, flat belt, troughed conveyor for use with tensionless ThermoDrive technology. It can also be used for new conveyor installation.
  • Page 12 Trough bracket: multiple brackets in the set; installed between the transition brackets; the number of trough brackets varies based on conveyor length User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 13 ‹ Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to install, maintain, or service this product based on task and site (for example, safety glasses). See Intralox ThermoDrive Belting: Conveyor Belting Installation and Maintenance Manual at www. intralox.com for more conveyor system installation guidelines.
  • Page 14 Ensure that the center support surfaces are ground smooth. Figure 4: Prepared center support NOTE: See Intralox ThermoDrive Technology Engineering Manual at www.intralox.com for recommendations on hygienic frame guidelines. COLLECT SUPPLIES Gather conveyor components.
  • Page 15 Do not mark idle end bracket 4 yet. 1. Flat bracket 2. Transition bracket 3. Trough bracket 4. Trough bracket 24 in Tr. Transition (mm) distance Figure 5: Mark the drive and idle end carryway bracket locations User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 16 NOTE: This spacing simplifies and maximizes wearstrip use. Assess each bracket mark location. Ensure that there are no obstacles near the carryway sup- port to prevent bracket installation. If obstacles exist, see “Troubleshooting” on page 29. User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 17 Figure 10: Align and weld bracket to center support Complete a full sanitation weld along all bracket-to-conveyor contact points. NOTE: Consider placing a wearstrip at the center notches of the brackets on the drive and idle ends to double check alignment. User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 18 Weld all rod joints and grind them smooth. Cut rods flush at drive and idle end bracket 3 and grind them smooth. Figure 13: Install steel rods at each bracket Figure 14: Example of steel rod installation on full conveyor length User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 19 ASSESS CONVEYOR END CARRYWAY WEARSTRIP PLACEMENT Determine the distance required from the drive end wearstrip to the drive shaft and the idle end wearstrip to the idle shaft. See “Conveyor Frame Dimension Guidelines” in the ThermoDrive Technology Engineering Manual at www.intralox.com for the related measurements.
  • Page 20 Where at least five (5) trough brackets exist between the drive and idle end wearstrips, install wearstrips until there are less than five (5) brackets between wearstrip ends. Figure 17: Example of adding wearstrips on five or more brackets User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 21 … Drive and idle shaft wearstrip ends extend toward the shaft per design guidelines require- ments. See the ThermoDrive Technology Engineering Manual at www.intralox.com. … Wearstrip ends not facing the drive end or idle end extend only 1 – 4 in (25 – 102 mm) past a bracket.
  • Page 22 … A 30 in (762 mm) wearstrip bridges each primary pattern wearstrip gap. … Each wearstrip intersects at least two (2) brackets. … Wearstrip ends extend only 1 – 4 in (102 mm) past a bracket. 1. Left when facing the conveyor from the drive end User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 23 Calculate the Quantity to Cut for each wearstrip length in the primary and secondary pattern. Calculate the Quantity to Cut Quantity to Cut = Quantity x Multiplier (PM for primary pattern or SM for secondary pattern) NOTE: See Appendix A-Quick Reference for examples of carryway patterns and calculations. User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 24 Include a minimum 0.31 in (0.8 mm) radius at each chamfered corner. Smooth any rough edges. A. 1.3 in (33 mm) B. 0.25 in (6.4 mm) length & depth C. 0.31 in (1 mm) radius Figure 21: Wearstrip chamfering specifications User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 25 ; End plate: ; Dimensions to meet Conveyor Frame Dimension Guidelines: Figure 23: Conveyor end belt containment installed CARRYWAY WEARSTRIPS Place the original primary pattern wearstrips at the center notches. Figure 24: Place chamfered primary pattern wearstrips on brackets User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 26 Ensure that wearstrips are properly aligned with the notches before striking with the hammer. Installing mis- aligned wearstrip into bracket notches can damage wearstrips. Figure 28: Install primary pattern wearstrips 2. Left when facing the conveyor from the drive end User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 27 Figure 30: Example of high impact zone carryway reinforcement At each bracket, align the wearstrip bottom with the notch. Strike the wearstrip with a hammer at each bracket-to-wearstrip intersection to install the wearstrip fully. User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 28 Strike the wearstrip with a hammer at each bracket-to-wearstrip intersection to install the wearstrip fully. This page is intentionally blank. Figure 32: Install final belt containment wearstrips Figure 33: Example trough converter carryway installation „ User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 29 NOTE: To lower wearstrips up to 0.5 in (13 mm) near the drive or idle shaft, see “Wearstrip Notching Procedures” on page 30. CARRYWAY AND RETURNWAY COMPONENTS Install returnway components like shafts, support rails, rollers, and shoes. See the Intralox ThermoDrive Technology Engineering Manual at www.intralox.com for design guidelines. Inspect the carryway and returnway for possible belt catch points.
  • Page 30 Figure 35: Sample belt installation with cut-away START UP CONVEYOR See Intralox ThermoDrive Belting: Conveyor Belting Installation and Maintenance Manual at www.intralox.com for conveyor system installation checklist before operating the conveyor. Test run the belt to find any potential catch or drag points, such as existing chutes, standoffs, or drip pans.
  • Page 31 (for example, safety glasses). ‹ Use caution when cutting components. ‹ Properly guard all moving components before operating the conveyor. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE See Intralox ThermoDrive Belting: Conveyor Belting Installation and Maintenance Manual at www.intralox.com for general conveyor preventive maintenance instructions. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUGH CONVERTER...
  • Page 32 To remove wearstrips after installed, hammer wearstrips from below at each notch. Do not twist or pull from above. GENERAL CONVEYOR See Intralox ThermoDrive Belting: Conveyor Belting Installation and Maintenance Manual at www.intralox.com for general ThermoDrive conveyor troubleshooting instructions. WEARSTRIP NOTCHING PROCEDURES Install the wearstrip notching drill bit onto a facility-approved drill.
  • Page 33 Use the drill and drill bit to cut into the wearstrip going through the notching guide hole. NOTE: Notches can be as deep as the stopper on the provided drill bit—approximately 0.5 in (13 mm) deep. Install the wearstrip back in the bracket notches. „ User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
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  • Page 35 APPENDIX A APPENDIX A Appendix A-Quick Reference Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 36 APPENDIX A Appendix A–Quick Reference Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 37 See sales order for custom bracket part numbers or contact Intralox Customer Service wearstrip 1.3 in X 120 in long T-shape UHMW wearstrip or ThermoDrive Trough Converter steel rod 120 in (3048 mm) 304/304L stainless steel rod with 0.625 in (16 mm) diameter...
  • Page 38 This page is intentionally blank. User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 39 • Suggested wearstrip patterns for these situations • Using the wearstrip preparation chart to determine the minimum quantity of wearstrips to cut and chamfer For questions specific to your application, contact Intralox Customer Service. User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 40 16 – 30 in wearstrips for carryway 2 – 102 in wearstrips for containment 2 – 93 in wearstrips for containment More wearstrip can be prepared for additional belt containment after the carryway is installed. User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 41 16 – 30 in wearstrips for carryway 2 – 102 in wearstrips for containment 2 – 86 in wearstrips for containment More wearstrips can be prepared for additional belt containment after the carryway is installed. User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 42 9 – 120 in wearstrips for carryway 2 – 102 wearstrips for containment 2 – 93 wearstrips for containment More wearstrip can be prepared for additional belt containment after the carryway is installed. „ User Manual–ThermoDrive Trough Converter Intralox, L.L.C.
  • Page 44 Intralox Shanghai LTD., Shanghai, China, North Toll Free: 10800-711-0100, South Toll Free: 10800-110-0100 Global Assembly Center Locations: Japan • United Kingdom • Australia • Brazil • India Country- and industry-specific toll-free phone numbers, and information on Intralox’s global locations, available at www.intralox.com. © 01/2019 Intralox, L.L.C. 5006586_ENGLISH...