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September 2013

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Pulleys that are too sma ll several pro blems, includ in diameter can cause ing slippage and splice fa ilure. Solution: Pole location is vital to the success of the cleaner because it permits the correct blade attack angle, encourages maximum cleaning performance, and ensures maximum blade life because the entire wear area of the blade can be used. Optimal cleaning can be attained by paying close attention to the material path of the belt, which is typically the center two-thirds of the belt width. Choosing a blade that is only slightly wider than the material path can decrease blade wear and replacement. Along with visual checks every day, operations should perform a yearly belt conveyor audit. The audit can be done by an internal team, but participation by a third party may be helpful. Simple maintenance tasks that may have gone unnoticed can be identified and addressed by your team, or components can be replaced that will make your equipment run more efficiently. If nothing else, an audit can help keep your equipment running longer. Over time, carryback, spillage, improper fastener selection, and mistracking can cause serious problems for your belt conveyor system. Although these may seem to be everyday issues, solutions are available and are integral to your operation's success. All too often, plant operators don't even realize there's a problem until the crime has been committed and production is halted. In the end, it all affects the operation's bottom line. Don't let these culprits harm your operation. AM Ryan Grevenstuk is a senior product manager, Downers Grove, Ill.-based Flexco. Patrick Mukushina is a product manager with the company. I AM INVENTORY CONTROL We hear you. Look into our TruPulse® 360° R Stockpile Laser. Safety is first. Getting quick and reliable stockpile measurements is a close second. Watch a demo video and find a local dealer. lasertech.com/aggman 877.696.2584 Premier Dealers Text INFO to 205-289-3782 or visit www.aggman.com/info 26 AGGREGATES MANAGER September 2013 EM_AGRM0913.indd 26 8/15/13 3:16 PM

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