How to Manually Track a Conveyor Belt

Conveyor belts consist of wide belts that are looped and secured to a turning rotor powered by motors. The loop is composed of at least two layers of rubber. Conveyors transport items or people in many settings such as industrial and retail. Occasionally, conveyor belts become off track and the tracking needs to be manually adjusted. If the tracking is not adjusted, it could cause belt and motor damage.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 open-end wrenches
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Instructions

    • 1

      Examine the conveyor and decide which way the belt should run. For example, if the belt is running too far to the left, then adjust the belt to the right, so it is centered.

    • 2

      Look for the tracking roller, which is usually at one of the ends of the conveyor. Loosen the lock nuts on the rods with an open-end wrench to move the pulley either to the right or left, depending on which direction you need to adjust it.

    • 3

      Move the tracking roller outward if the belt is tracking to the right. Push the roller in by tightening the bolts with an open-end wrench. Adjust the roller out by loosening the bolts with the wrench.

    • 4

      Push on the top of the belt in the direction it needs to go with the bottom of your hand. Do this until the belt can run by its self. Continue doing this until the belt begins to move by itself. Move the belt and roller in the opposite direction in a back-and-forth motion until it is where it should be.