Mechanical Maintenance Training

Conveyors

Conveyors Courses

Mechanical Maintenance Training

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Belt conveyors are used in manufacturing and industrial environments to move materials from one location to another. Conveyors can reduce workloads and make production more efficient. They can also prevent injuries that result from carrying materials manually. After time however, they become worn and must be replaced. This course will discuss the steps necessary to remove and replace conveyor belts.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe guidelines for properly storing replacement belts
  • Describe how to properly handle conveyor belt rolls
  • Identify and describe different conveyor lacing types
  • Describe a common method for introducing a new belt
  • Describe belt tensioning and tracking best practices
  • Identify safety guidelines when replacing conveyor belts
  • List in order the steps for replacing a conveyor belt

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Hundreds of conveyor types are used in manufacturing and industrial environments to move materials from one location to another. Conveyors can reduce workloads and make production more efficient. They can also prevent injuries that result from carrying materials manually. Different material handling systems require different conveyor types to move products or raw materials effectively. This module will discuss common components of conveyors as well as specific conveyor types and their uses.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and describe the key common components of conveyors
  • Identify and describe roller, chute, wheel, belt, chain, slat, bucket, screw, vibrating, pneumatic, sortation, and portable conveyors
  • Describe the common uses of each conveyor type