Lesson 1Common fasteners and joints: bolt grades, torque specs, locknuts, and threadlocking compoundsThis lesson talks about fasteners and joints used in putting together conveyors. It explains bolt grades, torque specs, ways to lock them, and threadlocking compounds to make sure connections are strong, easy to service, and can handle vibrations.
Bolt grades and strength markingsTorque specs and tightening sequencesLocknuts, washers, and locking devicesUse of liquid threadlocking compoundsPreventing loosening from vibrationLesson 2Guards, safety covers, and extra hardware: standards and common designsThis lesson covers safety guards, covers, and extra hardware that keep workers and machines safe. It explains standards, common designs, how to mount them, inspection routines, and checking compliance during assembly and upkeep.
Rules for conveyor guarding safetyTypes of fixed and removable guardsDesign of covers, skirts, and drip pansMounting brackets, hinges, and latchesInspection and upkeep of safety hardwareLesson 3Overview of motor-driven conveyor types: belt, roller, chain, and modular conveyorsThis lesson gives an overview of motor-driven conveyor types like belt, roller, chain, and modular plastic ones. It highlights how they are built, common uses, and main assembly and maintenance issues.
Flat belt and incline belt conveyorsMotor-driven roller (MDR) conveyorsChain and slat conveyor setupsModular plastic belt conveyor designChoosing conveyor type for the jobLesson 4Power transmission choices: synchronous belts, V-belts, chain drives, direct driveThis lesson looks at power transmission options for conveyors, like synchronous belts, V-belts, chain drives, and direct drive. It compares pros, cons, tension needs, and upkeep for each system.
Synchronous belt drives and timing pulleysV-belt drives and sheave selectionRoller chain and sprocket drivesDirect drive and drum motor ideasTensioning methods and wear checksLesson 5Drive parts: electric motors, gearboxes, couplings, sprockets, pulleysThis lesson describes drive parts that power conveyors, including motors, gearboxes, couplings, sprockets, and drive pulleys. It focuses on choosing basics, lining up, mounting, and regular checks for steady work.
Electric motor types for conveyorsGearbox styles and mounting optionsFlexible and rigid shaft couplingsDrive pulleys, sprockets, and hubsAlignment checks and guard needsLesson 6Rollers, pulleys, and idlers: build, materials, and roleThis lesson explores rollers, pulleys, and idlers, including how they are made, materials, and finishes. It covers load ratings, crowning, lagging, spacing, and how these parts guide and support the belt or load.
Gravity and driven roller designsPulley build, hubs, and shaftsLagging types and crowning principlesCarrying and return idler setupsRoller spacing, load, and noise factorsLesson 7Common sensors and basic electrical connections on conveyors (proximity, photoelectric, motor starters)This lesson introduces common conveyor sensors and basic electrical connections. It covers proximity and photoelectric sensors, limit switches, motor starters, wiring practices, and how mechanics safely work with these devices.
Inductive and capacitive proximity sensorsPhotoelectric sensor types and setupLimit switches and position feedbackMotor starters and overload relaysCable routing and connector practicesLesson 8Detailed frame and support structures: profiles, crossmembers, mounting pointsThis lesson details conveyor frames, supports, and mounting points. It explains profiles, crossmembers, and floor or ceiling supports, including lining up, levelling, anchoring, and stiffness for steady, low-vibration work.
Common frame profiles and materialsCrossmembers and structural bracingFloor stands, ceiling and wall supportsLevelling, shimming, and alignment checksAnchoring methods and vibration controlLesson 9Bearings and bearing housings: types (sealed, pillow block), selection, mounting methodsThis lesson explains bearing types and housings used on conveyors, like sealed units and pillow blocks. It covers selection, fits, lubrication, mounting, and common failures for assembly and upkeep.
Sealed, shielded, and open bearing typesPillow block and flange housing designsBearing selection, load, and speed limitsMounting fits, locking collars, and set screwsLubrication practices and failure signs
