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4. Check idler alignment using a good quality wire or string.
– Stretch a line across the top surface of each idler roll (pan) in the scale area at
– Use good quality wire [0.5 mm (1/64") diameter] or equivalent nylon line to check for
5. Carefully lower the conveyor belt onto the scale and fixed idlers (pans).
Run the conveyor for at least fifteen minutes to limber the belt prior to calibration.
Milltronics WD600
Operating Instructions, 09/2016, A5E38964753_AB
approximately 25 mm (1") from each end of each idler roll (pan).
alignment. The wire or string aligning lines must be able to withstand sufficient tension to
eliminate sag in the line.
Note
Although the accepted tolerance for idler alignment is ± 0.8 mm (1/32"), the scale-
mounted idler should never be lower than the adjacent idlers.
Installing/Mounting
4.6 Idler alignment procedure
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