Conveyor rollers are a great investment for manufacturing companies and packaging facilities. They can reduce production costs, make work easier for everyone on the factory floor, and increase productivity. However, they aren’t inexpensive machines, and allowing them to become run-down is like throwing money away.
Thankfully, there are easy ways to take care of your nylon conveyor rollers. Follow these tips to prolong the life and improve the lasting quality of your machinery:
Operate Properly
How do you ensure that your machinery is going to continue to operate properly for years to come? Use it correctly every time! Start by teaching your entire staff how the machines work and basic care techniques. This will ensure that no matter who is operating your machine, they will understand how to prevent injury and malfunction – and how to keep that machine running, year after year!
Wash Correctly
All machinery must be washed or cleaned from time to time. The best way to do this with nylon conveyor rollers starts with removing any solids that are soiling the machine’s belts. This can be done by hand with the machine turned off, or with specialty belt brushes. Regardless of how solids are removed, this cleaning should only ever be performed while the machinery is turned off or disconnected from the power source.
When washing your conveyor parts, be sure that belts are properly dried after washing with soap and water. You may also choose to use premixed cleaning solutions but always check for safety before doing so. Some of these chemicals may not be compatible with nylon or other materials your machine contains.
Not sure what accessories you need for machine maintenance or if you have everything you need to keep your conveyor working well? Don’t throw your money away. Contact your conveyor machinery and accessory supplier for more information about what you need and how to keep your specific model of machine in top shape!