Infeed tension adjustment, 3 slip on gear to infeed roll tension adjustment – B&C Technologies IM Series Industrial Ironer User Manual
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Table 5.2: Intermediate pulley to Variable pulley belt tension
Ironer Size
Working Width
Belt Size
Deflection
Force
mm
in
mm
mm
in
N
lb
800
3000+
118+
1500
5
5/16
16-24
3.6-5.4
1200
3000+
118+
1500
5
5/16
24-36
5.4-8.1
Table 5.3: Slip on gear to Infeed Roll Tension Chart
Ironer Size
Belt Size
Deflection
Force
mm
mm
in
N
lb
800
3350
15
19/32
4-5
0.9-1.1
1200
4120
17
16-Nov
4-5
0.9-1.1
2. Move the main power switch to the off position.
3. Remove side covers on right hand side of ironer.
4. Loosen bolt of idler located swing arm and tighten with the tensioning bolt.
5. Retighten all fasteners.
6. Replace covers and restart operation.
5.4.3
Slip on Gear to Infeed Roll Tension Adjustment
To adjust the belt tension proceeds as follows (refer to the tension chart, table 5.3 on page 48):
1. Move the main power switch to the off position.
2. Remove the first side cover on the right hand side.
3. The tensioner of the slip-on gear for the in feed roller is now accessible.
4. Loosen the nuts of the torque bar and adjust to required tension.
5. Retighten torque bar.
6. Replace first cover and restart operation.
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