OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

BASTIAN BELT & ROLLER CONVEYORS

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NO PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Conveyor will not

1) Motor is overloaded.
1 start or motor quits
frequently.
2) Motor is drawing too much current.
1) Lack of lubrication on chain causing
chain stretch which creates improper
chain to sprocket mesh.
Drive chain and 2) Sprockets are out of alignment.
2 sprockets wear 3) Loose chain.
excessively.
1) Check for overloading of conveyor.
2) Check heater or circuit breaker
and change if necessary.
1) Replace chain and sprockets. Provide
adequate lubrication. NOTE: If
problem reoccurs, a chain take-up may be
required.
2) Align sprockets. See “Drive Chain
Alignment and Tension”.
3) Tighten chain.

Loud popping or 1) Defective bearing. 1) Replace bearing.

3 grinding 2) Loose set screws in bearing. 2) Tighten set screw.
noise. 3) Loose drive chain. 3) Tighten chain.

1) Check capacity of conveyor and reduce

Motor or reducer
4 necessary.
over- heating.
1) Conveyor is overloaded.
2) Low voltage to motor.
3) Low lubricant level in reducer.
Belt does not move, 1) Conveyor is overloaded.
5
but drive runs. 2) Belt is too loose.
3) Lagging on drive pulley is worn.
load to recommended level.
2) Have electrician check and correct as
3) Re lubricate per manufacturer’s
recommendations. For HYTROL
reducer, refer to separate manual.
1) Reduce load.
2) Use belt take-up to tighten belt.
3) Replace drives pulley lagging and
tighten belt.

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1) Adjust idlers as necessary. See

1) One or more idlers “Tracking the belt” in this manual for
Entire length of belt (usually near trouble spot) are out of line. details.
6 creeps off at one 2) One conveyor section not level or 2) Make necessary adjustments to
spot only. square. supports.
3) Material build-up on pulleys or idlers. 3) Remove residue from pulleys or idlers.
Install belt, cleaners, or
scrappers if possible.

7 1) Tail pulley, return idler or snub idler 1) Adjust as necessary. See “Belt Tracking
Belt creeps to one near tail pulley Pre-Tracking Inspection” in
side at tail pulley. not properly aligned or square with bed. this manual for details.
1) Conveyor not straight. 1) Re-align bed sections as necessary.
8 2) Conveyor not level. 2) Correct as necessary.
Entire belt creeps to 3) Material build-up on rollers, pulleys, or 3) Remove residue and install belt
one side. idlers. cleaners or scrapers if possible
1) Check capability of conveyor and
Belt slips or won’t 1) Conveyor is overloaded. reduce load to recommended level.
9 move, but drive 2) Belt is too loose. 2) Re-position take-up sheaves closer to
runs. 3) Too much pressure against belt. double groove sheave.
3) Loosen spring tension on pressure
1) Not enough pressure against the belt
from the 1) Tighten spring tension on pressure
Pressure rollers. rollers in area of stalled rollers.
2) Bolt in suspension angle binding, not (Page 7)
10 allowing 2) Loosen bolt and adjust spring tension
Belt moving, but Adjustment of pressure rollers. as required. Check for burrs or
tread 3) Missing or broken springs or foreign material behind
Rollers not turning. adjustment nuts. 3) Replace and re-adjust.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WEEKLY
 Cleaning of the system required to avoid dust built-up.

MONTHLY

 Once in a month check all the fasteners for loos fittings, if anyone is loosened
immediately fasten the same.

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BASTIAN SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
SCHEDULE
COMPONENT SUGGESTED ACTION Weekly Monthly Quarterly
Check Noise      
Motor Check Temperature      
Check Mounting Bolts      
Check Noise      
Reducer (Gear Box) Check Temperature      
Check Oil Level      
Check Tension      
Drive Chain Lubricate      
Check for Wear      
Check for Wear      
Sprockets Check Set Screws & Keys      
Check the alignment      
Check Tracking      
Belt Check Tension      
Check Lacing      
Check Noise      
Bearings
Check Mounting Bolts      
Structural General Check: All loose bolts,
etc., tightened      
Check Noise      
Pulleys
Check Mounting Bolts      
Check Noise      
Rollers
Check Mounting Bolts      
Belts      
Cleaning
General Cleaning of system      

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