Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1204 - Manual (Page 25)

20 PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors
Belting Assembly
SQUARING THE BELT END
1. A double arc method is used on establishing
a cut line on the belt. After a center line has
been drawn, pick a point on the center line
about two times the belt width. From this
point, strike an arc across the width of the
belt end. A nail may be used as a pivot point
with twine used as the arm of the arc. Tie a
marking tool (chalk, for example) to the end
of the twine.
2. A second set of arcs is struck with the pivot
point of the arc on center line and close to
the belt end. Where the two arcs intersect
each other are points on which a cut line is
drawn.
The second arc should be slightly less than
half of the width of the belt.
CHECK THE SQUARENESS OF
THE BELT CUT
1. To check for the accuracy of the cut made,
measure lengthwise 50 inches from each
edge of the belt. Using a straight edge, draw
a line diagonally across the belt. This should
be done from the 50 inch point to the end
corner on the opposite side of the belt. Do
the same procedure in reverse to form an “x”.
The intersection point of the two lines of the
“x” should be in line with the center line of the
belt.
Diagonal Line
Intersection
Point
Belt
Centerline
Cut
Edge
of Belt
Belt Width
Pivot Point of
1st Arc
Pivot Point of
2nd Arc
Intersection
Point
Cut Line
Intersection
Point
Centerline