Problem & answerP-12
Bottles Damaged or Stuck in the Side-Grip Belts
Also covers: Belts too tight
Likely causes
- Belt gap set too narrow (grip too tight)
- Belts not parallel
- Belt speeds unequal (bottle twisted)
How to fix it
- 1Stop the conveyor and remove damaged bottles.
- 2Open the belt gap with the width adjusting knobs so the belts hold the bottle firmly without squeezing or denting it.
- 3Check the belts are parallel over their length.
- 4Set both belt motors to the same speed on the PLC/HMI.
- 5Run test bottles and inspect for marks or dents.
It is fixed when
Bottles pass through gripped, upright and undamaged.
Stop it coming back
- Set the belt gap for each bottle size and record it.
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