Problem & answerA-03
Feeding Disc Not Rotating
Likely causes
- Feeder motor overload
- Loose drive coupling
- Broken chain or belt
- Gearbox failure
- PLC output fault
- Foreign material blocking rotation
How to fix it
- 1Stop and isolate the machine.
- 2Remove any foreign material.
- 3Check the feeder motor.
- 4Inspect the gearbox, coupling, chain or belt.
- 5Verify the PLC output to the feeder drive.
- 6Tighten loose components; replace a damaged gearbox or motor if required.
- 7Carry out a slow-speed test before production.
It is fixed when
Feeding disc rotates smoothly at production speed.
Stop it coming back
- Include the feeder drive in scheduled preventive maintenance.
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