How to Lubricate Conveyor Systems Correctly
The purpose of conveyor lubrication is not to wet the chain alone. To check the friction, limit the wear, keep the product flow stable and do not create unnecessary residue on the floor or packaging. The right method is determined by conveyor type, material, speed, load, water and chemical exposure.
Chain, guide and tape are not the same
The pin-burch zone of the metal chain can be different from the friction pair and manufacturer advice in the plastic modular tape when you want film. The guide rail can create non-compliance if it is practical to use one product for bearing and drive points. The movement of each point should be defined individually in the lubrication plan of the load and material.
Wet and dry lubrication approach
Traditional water-based scrolling systems can create cleaning and consumption load in the beverage lines. Controlled dry lubrication water usage and floor wetness in suitable systems can reduce; but the tape material should be corrected with beverage packaging and equipment manufacturer. Cleaning the old residue on the passage and re-setting of the dosing system is important.
Accurate quantity and application point
More lubricant dirt balls can be transported to packaging and disrupt slip safety. Less quantity is not enough to drop friction. The location of the nozzle should be adjusted with measurement not visible to the dosage due to the frequency of spraying and line speed. Consumption should be monitored in a meaningful share, such as meter tape or production adedi.
Control indicators
Motor current, chain audio, temperature, wear, patrol-restricting events and lubricant consumption can be monitored together. H1 requirement in food field is added to adapt and drip control with cleaning chemicals. Maintenance task should not add only fat, block-calibration control of nozzle and lines.
Application control list
- Classification conveyor components on point basis.
- Check tape and equipment manufacturer advice.
- associate dosage with line speed.
- Keep motor current, friction and consumption trend.
- Apply H1 and cross contamination control in food field.
Conclusion
Accurate conveyor lubrication controls lubricant, water and cleaning load while keeping flow stable. The product selection is critical to dosage and application point.
Manstechnic approach
Manstechnic optimizes the conveyor lubrication through field observation and measurable friction-sleeving indicators.