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Technical FAQs
What is Proper Minimum Belt Tension?
The proper minimum belt tension is the required tension so that the belt conveyor (or belt elevator system) will operate properly for its intended application and in its current environment.
- Minimum belt tension is great enough so that the belt conforms to the crown on any crowned pulley
- Minimum belt tension is great enough so that the belt does not slip in relation to the drive pulley's standard conditions, as well as demands
Top 8 Conveyor Belt
Tracking Problems
- Belt Camber
- Skew (Bow)
- Too low belt tension
- Failure to properly square belt ends
- Poor installation of mechanical fasteners
- Improperly executed belt splice or vulcanization
- Structural defect or maladjustment in the conveyance system
- Material Build-up
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