Lesson 1Common fasteners an joints: bolt grades, torque specs, locknuts, an threadlocking compoundsCover fasteners an joints use in conveyor assembly. Explain bolt grades, torque specs, locking methods, an threadlocking compounds fi ensure secure, serviceable, an vibration-resistant connections.
Bolt grades an strength markingsTorque specs an tightening sequencesLocknuts, washers, an locking devicesUse of liquid threadlocking compoundsPreventing loosening from vibrationLesson 2Guards, safety covers, an ancillary hardware: standards an typical designsCover safety guards, covers, an auxiliary hardware weh protect workers an equipment. Explain standards, typical designs, mounting methods, inspection routines, an how fi verify compliance during assembly an maintenance.
Regulatory safety standards fi conveyor guardingTypes of fixed an removable guardsDesign of covers, skirts, an drip pansMounting brackets, hinges, an latchesInspection an maintenance of safety hardwareLesson 3Overview of motor-driven conveyor types: belt, roller, chain, an modular conveyorsProvide an overview of motor-driven conveyor types, including belt, roller, chain, an modular plastic conveyors. Highlight construction features, typical applications, an key assembly an maintenance concerns.
Flat belt an incline belt conveyorsMotor-driven roller (MDR) conveyorsChain an slat conveyor arrangementsModular plastic belt conveyor designSelecting conveyor type fi applicationLesson 4Power transmission options: synchronous belts, V-belts, chain drives, direct driveExamine power transmission options fi conveyors, such as synchronous belts, V-belts, chain drives, an direct drive. Compare advantages, limitations, tensioning needs, an maintenance requirements fi each system.
Synchronous belt drives an timing pulleysV-belt drives an sheave selectionRoller chain an sprocket drivesDirect drive an drum motor conceptsTensioning methods an wear inspectionLesson 5Drive components: electric motors, gearboxes, couplings, sprockets, pulleysDescribe drive components weh power conveyors, including motors, gearboxes, couplings, sprockets, an drive pulleys. Focus on selection basics, alignment, mounting, an routine inspection fi reliable operation.
Electric motor types fi conveyorsGearbox styles an mounting optionsFlexible an rigid shaft couplingsDrive pulleys, sprockets, an hubsAlignment checks an guard requirementsLesson 6Rollers, pulleys, an idlers: construction, materials, an functionExplore rollers, pulleys, an idlers, including construction, materials, an surface finishes. Cover load ratings, crowning, lagging, spacing, an how dese components guide an support di belt or conveyed product.
Gravity an driven roller designsPulley construction, hubs, an shaftsLagging types an crowning principlesCarrying an return idler arrangementsRoller spacing, load, an noise factorsLesson 7Common sensors an basic electrical interfaces use on conveyors (proximity, photoelectric, motor starters)Introduce common conveyor sensors an basic electrical interfaces. Cover proximity an photoelectric sensors, limit switches, motor starters, wiring practices, an how mechanics interact safely wid dese devices.
Inductive an capacitive proximity sensorsPhotoelectric sensor types an setupLimit switches an position feedbackMotor starters an overload relaysCable routing an connector practicesLesson 8Detailed frame an support structures: profiles, crossmembers, mounting pointsDetail conveyor frames, supports, an mounting points. Explain profiles, crossmembers, an floor or ceiling supports, including alignment, leveling, anchoring, an stiffness considerations fi reliable, low-vibration operation.
Common frame profiles an materialsCrossmembers an structural bracingFloor stands, ceiling an wall supportsLeveling, shimming, an alignment checksAnchoring methods an vibration controlLesson 9Bearings an bearing housings: types (sealed, pillow block), selection, mounting methodsExplain bearing types an housings use on conveyors, including sealed units an pillow blocks. Cover selection, fits, lubrication, mounting methods, an common failure modes relevant to assembly an maintenance.
Sealed, shielded, an open bearing typesPillow block an flange housing designsBearing selection, load, an speed limitsMounting fits, locking collars, an set screwsLubrication practices an failure indicators
