Today, we’re going to talk about how to determine proper belt tension on a belted conveyor. Proper belt tension is one of the most important practices in maintaining the life of your conveyor. Everything on a belted conveyor is built…
Today we’re going to talk about how to adjust the pneumatic tensioner on the ProSort SC. Upon initial installation of your Hytrol ProSort SC or when replacing the belt, you will need to adjust the pneumatic tensioner. We’ll begin by…
From time to time, you may need to replace slats or shoes on the ProSort 400. Following proper lock-out tag-out procedures, begin by removing the chain dust cover with a 5/32 Allen wrench. Next, use the flat ProSort tool to…
The plastic chain on the Connex™ AL series stretches naturally over time, and may need to be tensioned. You can determine when your chain needs to be tensioned by listening to and watching your conveyor. A loose chain is signified…
Hytrol’s Aluminum Connex™ line has a quiet, modular design and is created for easy installation. First, observe the chain transport direction. The pivot point of the chain-link should always be leading. The chain runs on the top and bottom of…
Hytrol’s match mark decals signify how multiple conveyor units have been engineered for setup. They also have a printed QR code which references the Factory Order Number. Each decal is printed with a letter and an arrow, signifying the discharge or…
The timing belts in your material handling operation must be properly tensioned in order to run smoothly and efficiently. The universally accepted method of determining belt tension is by depressing the belt 1/64″ per inch of span. Hytrol provides…
When you order a belt in HEROES, the belt defaults to the shortest length, the narrowest width, and less lacing. Use the following steps to specify the properties of your belt. While working on your order, find the Parts button on…
The E24™ 3.0 card offers increased versatility and reliability over the previous generation. To install this technology, follow proper lock-out tag-out procedures and then mount the control in a location where the motor cable reaches the connection header, but does…
This calibration requires the use of the DIP switch functions. If you would like to review these functions, please watch our earlier video in which we summarize them. First, set switch 1 to your desired gear-reducer shaft rotation. Then, set…