Benefits of Conveyor Guarding Enhances Worker Safety Guards protect workers from contact with moving parts reducing the risk of injuries such as entanglement crushing or falls Ensures Regulatory Compliance Adhering to conveyor guarding standards and regulations such as those set by OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration helps companies
The key to conveyor belt tracking is to keep everything level use the pulleys effectively and ensure proper alignment 1 Understanding How the Belt Moves The first thing to consider when tracking a conveyor belt is gravity and how it influences the belt s movements A conveyor belt naturally wants to follow the lowest point
The Martin ® Conveyor Guards improve worker safety The mesh panel guards conform to OSHA/MSHA standards and prevent worker exposure to conveyor nip points and pinch point hazards Every time the extractor started a mixture of sand and water discharges and the conveyor belt could not contain the material in its current design Martin
3 This manual has been created to assist with the maintenance operation and installation of the BS300B Belt Conveyor It is important that all maintenance personnel are trained properly in operation and maintenance of the conveyor
3 Mining conveyor guarding Return idler guards Head pully tail pully guards Side guards for conveyors belts Ball mill fence Conveyor injuries typically cost billions to the company Most of accidental injurie s caused by material spilling off of the belt or workers getting parts Conveyor injuries typically cost billions to the company
These areas can trap and injure workers Material Spillage Spilled materials on conveyor belts can create slippery surfaces increasing the risk of falls Electrical Hazards Conveyor systems are powered by electricity and electrical faults can lead to fires or shocks Overloading Overloading conveyors can lead to mechanical
Guard rails keep the conveyor belt tracking properly and prevent it from wandering off course By preventing misalignment these accessories minimise product damage and reduce downtime caused by jams or misfeeds They can be made of steel plastic or even self adjusting materials
ABOUT BELT CONVEYOR GUARDING Belt Conveyor Guarding supplies customized safety guarding products and solutions that protect workers Our Guard Hangers are created in order to hang flat guard panels onto other guards or handrails during maintenance procedures It significantly improves ergonomics as well as solves the problem of where to put
Conveyor Belt Tracking Belt Tracking System Return Frame; Belt Tracking System 3/5 Roll Troughing Frame; Unique adjustable guard maintains a constant gap between the conveyor belt and guard even when the conveyor belt is tensioned Robust construction for longer life Can be installed on bi directional conveyor belts
The conveyor pulleys must be square in order to function properly so you may need to adjust them if you re having problems when tracking a conveyor belt Lay Out the Conveyor Belt It might help to lay the conveyor belt flat on the floor to check for issues like warping poor cutting or bad shaping Sometimes the belt may be shipped with
following with top run in the direction of belt travel Start with the belt empty After tracking is completed run the belt with a full load and re check tracking VII TRACKING ADJUSTMENT is done while the belt is running and should be spread over some length of the conveyor preceding the region of trouble Permit the belt to run for several
Transverse Split Guard Conveyor Belt is specially designed for major conveyor installation and heavy duty service In warp one layer of cords with elasticity selected for the application diameter and pitch depending on the rated working tension
Workers should NOT be allowed to temper modify or install/uninstall conveyor guards NEVER operate or start a conveyor if a guard is not securely mounted Limit the workers exposure to guards by keeping the guard openings small Conveyor Belt Safety for Your Employees The Quick Guide
4 Guards are available for nearly every part of the conveyor to ensure moving parts and pinch points are not accessible without dismantling the conveyor FEECO can accommodate both OSHA and MSHA regulations for proper guarding Conveyor Belt Mistracking Tracking or training refers to the way in which the belt rides on the rollers Conveyor
Often this pending result can create a crown or raised portion on the pulley which can result in the conveyor belt mis tracking to one side or the other Inspecting a conveyor for mechanical and cleanliness issues needs to be a part of your standard preventive maintenance 2 Check to ensure the conveyor frame is level and square
2 Determine flow of conveyor related to drive The belt will always move towards the drive end 3 Fasten floor supports to Drive and Tail sections 4 Check to ensure that the conveyor is square and level across the length Adjust leg supports as necessary to achieve desired height 5 Install the belt and track belt per instructions on page
fitted on the return run of the conveyor belt but can also be fitted on the carry side of the belt Tracking rollers assist in keeping the belt aligned and centred on the conveyor system One of the most common methods of assisting to correct belt tracking is a pivot belt tracking frame which can be seen in figure 1 These frames use the standard
A conveyor belt tracking diagram is a visual representation of the different components and mechanisms that help to ensure the proper alignment of a conveyor belt Conveyor belts are used in various industries to transport materials and goods from one point to another However over time these belts can become misaligned leading to decreased
Our patented solutions provide safe online tracking of a conveyor belt through the manipulation of tracking frames through trough and return Our mechanical units remove the HDPE GUARD OPTION MESH GUARD OPTION 95 20 70 2PLC THROUGH FRONT VIEW 124 42 8 PL TOP VIEW ISO VIEW 95 UP 90° R 8 DEVELOPMENT
2 Specific Conveyor Types and Their Hazards a Belt Conveyors Hazards Drive Mechanisms The moving belt interacts with drive components creating nip and shear points where severe injuries can occur Take Up and Discharge Ends Areas where the belt tension is adjusted or where materials are loaded/unloaded can pose significant risks Pulley
5 Key Benefits of Custom Made Machine Guards for Your Business Custom made machine guards offer enhanced safety by being specifically designed for your equipment ensuring all hazards are covered They ensure compliance with industry regulations preventing potential safety risks
The ASME considers barriers enclosures grating fences or other obstructions that prevent physical contact with conveyor components In essence the guard protection starts before you access the conveyor and continues as you work with the equipment Guards must ensure that employees cannot reach under over around or through the guard