Chain slippage in belt furnace

    At Torrey Hills Technologies we attempt to satisfy customer's needs to the best of our capabilities. In regards to troubleshooting problems, we recently received the following email which displays a customer's concern about chain slippage in the belt furnace

    Belt slipping can occur over a period of time when the belt is stretched (thus thinner), wear on the belt surface or wear on the rubber drive pulley. This is normal after a period of use and under most case, no new belt is required.

    The solution is rather simple, by applying more pressure on the drive rubber pulley. There is a metal roller on top of the rubber pulley used to push the belt against the rubber to creat friction. You can decrease the distance between the two pulleys in order to increase the friction. Adjust the screw on both sides of the pulley with the same number of turns and that should ensure the belt is running in the same alignment as before. Try 2-3 turns each time and observe if the belt is slipping, apply more if needed.