This course provides learners with an introduction to conveyor systems, their components, and their maintenance and repair requirements. In this course different types of conveyors used in industrial settings and the appropriate use of plant conveyor systems will be presented. The course will cover the basic types of conveyor adjustments and the techniques used to perform these adjustments, as well as various conveyor fastening and connecting methods.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Define various types of conveyors.
Describe the proper use of the plant conveyor.
Describe the basic types of conveyor adjustments.
Describe basic conveyor adjustment techniques.
Describe various conveyor fastening and connecting methods.
Describe various techniques for conveyor belt fastening/connecting.
Describe safeguards against conveyor misalignment.
Identifying drive belts used in the plant.
Describe the use of V-belts, gear-belts, and flat drive belts.
Identify sheaves used in the plant.
Describe the use of sheaves in the plant.
Describe the major steps required to perform drive belt adjustments.
Describe the major steps required to replace drive belts.
Describe the major steps required to replace feeder belts.
Describe the major steps required to replace conveyor components.
Describe the major steps required to repair conveyor components.