In the case study, the challenge was the occurrence of a high volume of short downtime events caused by belt mistracking and drift switch trips. The downtime resulting from belt mistracking was negatively impacting production. The solution implemented involved conducting surveys and making adjustments to idler alignment, installing effective and engineered tracking units that were fit for duty, and making changes to conveyor automation and sequencing. The key outcomes included an 80% reduction in tracking-related downtime, decreased tracker maintenance costs, reduced belt repairs, and increased production efficiency.
The Challenge
- A high volume of short downtime events from belt mistracking and drift switch trips
- Downtime from belt mistracking affecting production
The Solution
- Survey and adjustment of idler alignment
- Installation of effective, engineered, fit-for-duty tracking units
- Changes in conveyor automation and sequencing
Key Outcomes
Reduced Downtime
80% reduction in tracking related downtime
Reduced Maintenance Costs
Reduced tracker maintenance costs & belt repairs
