Ask Hytrol: How to Determine Proper Timing Belt Tension
The timing belts in your material handling operation must be properly tensioned in order to run smoothly and efficiently.
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Ask Hytrol: How to Specify a Replacement Belt in HEROES
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.
Ask Hytrol: How to Install the E24™ 3.0 Card
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…
Ask Hytrol: How to Calibrate the Electric Lift
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…
Ask Hytrol: DIP Switches and Pin Functions for the Electric Lift
Hytrol’s o-ring transfer includes four DIP switches. For the DIP switch functions, switch 1 is at the top, and the left is the OFF position. Switch 1 sets the rotation direction for the gear reducer shaft. OFF sets the rotation clockwise,…
Ask Hytrol: How to Adjust the Air Pressure on the Extenda Pusher
Hytrol’s Extenda Pusher is used to provide 90° sortation with limited space. The speed of the pusher depends on the weight of the product being pushed and can be controlled by adjusting the main pressure regulator. For consistent product weights…
Ask Hytrol: How to Change a Belt on the RBE24EZ
Using lock-out tag-out procedures, disconnect the E24™ power supply. Make sure all lights on the E24™ card are off. Unplug the E24™ motor from the card, remove the motor and set it to the side. Now, remove the drive…
Ask Hytrol: How to Enter CPU Shipping Information in HEROES/HyCAD
Ask Hytrol is our monthly video series focused on specific topics to help you maintain your conveyor system and learn about new technology. In this video, you will learn how to enter CPU shipping information in HEROES Many customers now have all…
Ask Hytrol: How to Use the Spare Parts Generator
Ask Hytrol is our monthly video series focused on specific topics to help you maintain your conveyor system and learn about new technology. In this video, you will learn how to use Hytrol’s Spare Parts Generator.
Ask Hytrol: How to Install the NSP Conveyor
Ask Hytrol is our monthly video series focused on specific topics to help you maintain your conveyor system and learn about new technology. In this video, you will learn how to install the NSP conveyor.