What faults will be caused by improper belt tension adjustment?

1. Belt deviation
Uneven tension will cause the conveyor belt to deviate to the side with less tension during operation. For example, if the tension on the left side is less than that on the right side, the conveyor belt may continue to deviate to the left, causing friction with the equipment frame and even falling off.
2. Belt slippage
If the tension is too small, the friction between the conveyor belt and the drive roller is insufficient, and the power cannot be effectively transmitted, causing slippage. For example, when the material is heavy, the conveyor belt cannot operate normally due to insufficient tension, resulting in material accumulation.
3. Belt breakage
When the tension is too large, the tensile stress on the conveyor belt exceeds its limit and it is easy to break. For example, a conveyor belt that has been running at high tension for a long time may suddenly break at a weak point, causing production to stagnate.
4. Loose or disconnected joints
Excessive tension will exert excessive pulling force on the joints of the conveyor belt, causing the joints to loosen or even break. For example, for conveyor belts connected by splicing, the joints may gradually separate under the action of tension.
5. Damage to drive components
Improper tension will cause abnormal loads on drive motors, reducers and other components, accelerating their wear and damage. For example, excessive tension may cause motor overheating and aggravated wear of reducer gears.
6. Uneven wear of rollers and idlers
Uneven tension will cause uneven force on rollers and idlers, and some rollers and idlers will be excessively worn. For example, some rollers are severely worn on the surface due to high pressure, affecting the smooth operation of the conveyor belt.
7. Increased noise and vibration
Improper tension will cause the conveyor belt to run unsteadily, generating loud noise and vibration. If this continues for a long time, it may affect the stability of the entire equipment and the surrounding working environment. For example, excessive tension may cause strong vibration and harsh noise when the equipment is running.
8. Unstable material transportation
Tension problems may cause unstable speed of the conveyor belt, resulting in intermittent, piled or spilled material transportation. For example, in food processing production lines, it will affect product quality and output.