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Conveyor Belt Tracking and Alignment: Causes and Fixes

A troubleshooting guide for conveyor belt tracking issues, misalignment, and edge wear.

6 min readUpdated for UAE procurement
Technical Specs

Materials

  • Tracking and alignment checks for belt conveyors

Sizes

  • Belt width and tension data

Standards

  • Maintenance and alignment guidance

Problem this solves

Tracking issues damage belts and increase downtime. This guide outlines common causes and fixes.

Cause and fix

IssueCauseFix
Drifts to one sideMisaligned pulleysAlign and re tension
Edge wearUneven loadingCenter product flow
SlipLow tensionAdjust take up

Troubleshooting steps

  1. 1Inspect pulley alignment and belt tension.
  2. 2Check for material build up on rollers.
  3. 3Verify belt width and splice quality.
  4. 4Confirm loading is centered on the belt.

RFQ checklist

  • Belt type, width, and thickness
  • Line length and speed
  • Tracking issue description
  • Photos of belt edges and pulleys

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