Re: How To Lift A Belt Safely?
There's a bit too much spillage on the belt shown on the website.
No matter. Lifting the belt isn't enough. We've had a thread asking for a gadget to replace idlers on a running belt; Honest.
Most belts can be lifted by a forklift truck with prong extensions if the belt is stationary. The hard part is reaching in & changing the rollers. ■
John Gateley johngateley@hotmail.com www.the-credible-bulk.com
Re: How To Lift A Belt Safely?
There is a recent thread about on an "one the fly" idler changing facility:
https://forum.bulk-online.com/showth...threadid=10052
This concept is not unknown, considering UG coal cantanery idlers, which are held in place with chain, can be "lowered" from the belt.
I am not saying I agree with the practice, though I know of places it is done, to this day. I suggest with a bit of work, I could make myself happy the process could be made reasonably safe.
Regarding lifting the belt, there are a number of other options commercially availiable.
Regards,
Lyle ■
How to lift a belt safely?
How to lift a belt safely?
We at Horizon have been asking ourselves this very question and have come up with a NEW product that aims to dramatically reduce on site accidents and reduce downtime.
Currently we have designed 2 types of belt lifter, a screw and hydraulic; to suit customers on site requirements. Both designs can be safely operated away from the belt preventing accidents occuring during lifting stages.
Design to fit BS2890 stringer sizes (can also be modified to suit non-standard conveyors) it will safely life the belt allowing easy safe access to maintain troughing and return idlers. WIth the capability of lifting 6-8 mtrs of belt at any once, major refurnishment jobs can be quickly speeded up, reducing downtime and assoicated costs.
This item can be purchased or rented off us for a period of time when you have planned maintence on site.
For this and many more products then please visit our website
www.horizon-conveyors.co.uk or contact us on +44 (0)1384 566204. ■