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Installation And Commissioning Of Heavy Apron Feeder And Precautions

Jan 13, 2022

Correct installation, commissioning, operation, and normal maintenance are all necessary to ensure the good use of the apron feeder and to improve its service life.

Preparation and inspection before installation of apron feeder

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1. The quality acceptance report and material analysis report of key components such as chains must be held, and all must meet the requirements on the corresponding drawings. 

2. Check whether the assembly of the chain is in accordance with the requirements.

3. Check whether the roller can run flexibly, and the installation position of each part and the quality of the wheel body must be consistent with the requirements of the drawings.

4. Where the assembled parts are to the site of the apron feeder before installation needs to check whether there is rust, damage, etc. if there should be repaired, cleaned, and refueled to allow installation.

6. Carefully check and verify the location of the installation site to determine the work, the base dimensions of each device and frame shall be consistent with the dimensions indicated in the drawings. Problems found should be dealt with in a timely manner, until all dimensions are correct before the placement of the components.

The  installation sequence and adjustment of the apron feeder

1. The frame needs to be installed after welding on site, and the weld must be inspected by flaw detection to confirm that the weld has no effect on the strength before it can be installed in position.

2. In most cases, it is better to install the tail tensioning device first and adjust the spring tensioning force according to the drawing requirements to make it in the required position.

3. Apron feeder head device and  transmission device

About the running part.

The running part must be installed only after the adjustment of the transmission device and the initial setting of the second pouring. When installing the conveyor chute, it must be paid in the same direction as its operation and do not get reversed. When installing or replacing the chain plate, it is connected to the track chain with bolts, the bolts must be coated with Loctite anaerobic adhesive to prevent loosening.