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them much more effective. Plus, a dirt-free cleaner is much
easier to inspect.
• Inspect it. A simple visual inspection can do wonders for a
cleaner. You can check to see that everything is in working
order and replace any damaged components. W hen it comes
to blades, inspect the visual wear lines to ensure that the blades
have not reached the end of their lives, and make note of how
close you are to complete wear and the approximate amount of
time it took to get to that point.
• Tension it. Tension the blade to accommodate the blade wear.
In most cases, this is done quickly and easily by referencing
the tension check decal on your cleaner or the operations
manual and measuring the tension spring to ensure the blade
is properly tensioned.
Identifying and addressing mistracking
Mistracking is a maintenance issue that can be handled reactively
or proactively. If you are experiencing spillage of large amounts
of material that can injure a worker either by falling on them or
presenting a slipping hazard, it is reactive maintenance. If you
notice your belt is mistracking a bit during a routine assess-
ment and can fix it before it becomes a major problem and lost
revenue, it is proactive maintenance.
Belt mistracking can cause damage to your belt and conveyor
structure that could lead to serious problems. In some cases,
layers of the belt can be shaved off the sides, which can spill
material off the topside onto the area, as well as onto workers
around it.
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Fixing a problem with carryback may be as simple as adjusting the tension on
your cleaners for a safer, more productive operation.
