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Conveyor maintenance manual
FlexLink conveyors XS, XL, XM, XH, XK, XB
Contents
General safety and design considerations ................. 2
Introduction ........................................................... 2
Maintenance............................................................... 4
System maintenance............................................. 4
Maintenance instructions ...................................... 4
Introduction to drive units ...................................... 5
Slip clutch adjustment ........................................... 6
Inspection - drive units ......................................... 8
Inspection - conveyor chains................................ 9
Inspection - safety devices ................................. 12
Replacement of worn parts - slide rails .............. 14
Anchoring slide rail.............................................. 15
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 17
Checklist/maintenance schedule.............................. 18
System dismantling and disposal ............................. 19
Important safety precautions............................... 19
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Summarization of Contents
General safety and design considerations
Introduction
Provides an overview of safety and design principles for FlexLink conveyors.
Critical factor
Highlights the chain as a critical element for conveyor guarding and safety.
Safeguarding
Details methods for protecting personnel from pinch points, falling objects, and moving parts.
Special considerations
Outlines specific areas requiring attention for FlexLink components during use and maintenance.
Control system
Advises reading associated documentation for control system operation and maintenance procedures.
Maintenance
System maintenance
Offers assistance for planning conveyor system maintenance schedules based on local conditions.
Safety considerations
Lists essential safety instructions to be observed before starting any maintenance on FlexLink equipment.
Maintenance instructions
Provides directions for standard FlexLink components and general maintenance guidance.
Warranty/guarantee
Explains warranty coverage for FlexLink conveyors and how to check conditions.
Spare/replacement parts
Directs users to contact suppliers for obtaining spare or replacement parts.
Checklist/maintenance schedule
Refers to a suggested maintenance schedule provided on a later page for reference.
Introduction to drive units
Four types
Identifies the four main types of drive units: end, intermediate, catenary, and horizontal bend.
End drive units
Describes end drive units, their location, and types (transmission or direct drive).
Intermediate drive units
Describes intermediate drive units and their placement along the conveyor.
Catenary drive units
Describes catenary drive units, their position, and configuration without return chain.
Horizontal bend drive units
Describes horizontal bend drive units used for driving endless conveyors without return chain.
Chain transmission
Explains the typical chain transmission in drive units and the need for guards.
Slip clutch adjustment
Old and new versions
Mentions availability of two slip clutch versions, with adjustment described for both.
Introduction
Explains the slip clutch's purpose as a safety device to protect equipment from overload.
Preparations for adjustment
Lists necessary steps and safety precautions before adjusting the slip clutch.
Slip clutch should not be adjusted until
Specifies conditions that must be met before proceeding with slip clutch adjustment.
Clutch adjustment, old type
Provides step-by-step instructions for adjusting the slip clutch on older models.
Clutch adjustment table, old type
Presents a table with Fmax values and corresponding X values for clutch adjustment.
Clutch adjustment, new type
Details the procedure for adjusting the slip clutch on newer versions of the drive units.
Clutch adjustment table, new type
Provides a table with Fmax values for different conveyor models for new slip clutches.
Inspection – drive units
Roller chain transmission
Guides on checking, lubricating, and tensioning the roller chain transmission and tensioner.
Worm gear motor and geared motor
Refers to supplier instructions for checking worm gear motors and geared motors.
Guide for the conveyor chain
Explains the function of chain guides and their types for directing the return chain.
General checks on drive unit
Outlines general inspection points for drive units, including covers and worn parts.
Inspection – conveyor chains
Conveyor chains
Lists common types of conveyor chains: plain, cleated, friction, and wedge.
Cleated, friction and wedge chains
Advises regular inspection of special chains and safe cleaning methods.
Checking the tension of conveyor chain
Details how to check conveyor chain tension and acceptable slack levels.
Shortening conveyor chains
Explains the procedure and best locations for shortening conveyor chains by removing links.
Inspection – slide rails, beams, idlers, bends
Checking slide rails
Emphasizes the importance of slide rail condition and how to check them with or without the chain.
Conveyor beams, idler ends, and bends
Covers inspection of conveyor beams, idler ends, and bends for damage or deformation.
Inspection – safety devices
Protective and safety devices
Lists various safety devices like chain guards and slack protection plates to be checked regularly.
Replacement of worn parts – conveyor chain
Removal of conveyor chain
Provides steps for safely removing the conveyor chain from the system.
Fitting the conveyor chain
Details the process of installing a new conveyor chain, including checks and adjustments.
Replacement of worn parts – slide rails
Replacing slide rails
Explains the importance of correct slide rail assembly and general fitting points.
Anchoring slide rail
Fixing slide rail to the conveyor beam
Describes methods for securely fixing slide rails to the conveyor beam using rivets or screws.
Method 1: Using aluminium rivets
Details the procedure for mounting slide rails using aluminium rivets, including tools and checks.
Method 2: Using plastic screws
Details the procedure for mounting slide rails using plastic screws, including tools and checks.
Troubleshooting
Jerky running
Lists causes and corrective actions for jerky conveyor running issues.
Noise
Lists causes and corrective actions for various noise issues encountered in the conveyor system.
Drive unit is running, conveyor chain is not
Addresses scenarios where the drive unit operates but the conveyor chain does not move.
Abnormal wear on plastic parts
Explains potential causes and solutions for abnormal wear on plastic conveyor components.
Motor overheating on drive unit
Provides causes and corrective actions for drive unit motor overheating problems.
Checklist/maintenance schedule
Checklist/maintenance schedule
Presents a table detailing general checks, their frequency, and corresponding page references.
System dismantling and disposal
Important safety precautions
Emphasizes safety during decommissioning and outlines necessary precautions.
Dismantling
Provides a step-by-step guide for dismantling the FlexLink conveyor system and its components.
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