Inside the engineering behind our large parts washer conveyor installation.

In this episode of Making a High-Volume Parts Washer, Engineering Manager Ben Dickinson walks us through the installation of a large parts washer conveyor system.  Episode 3: Conveyor System Installation.  Manufacturing Manager Jason Krug explains the step-by-step process for installation.

From roller supports and part guides to safety sensors and easy maintenance features, see how precision engineering ensures efficiency, reliability, and operator safety.

Transcript

00:00:16:25 – 00:00:38:13
Hi, I’m Ben from Alliance, and today I’m going to talk to you about the conveyor drive system on a large parts washer. These systems are carefully engineered. We need to ensure that the drive motor is powerful enough to move the load — but not oversized — to avoid unnecessary stress or safety risks for the equipment and operators.

00:00:38:15 – 00:01:01:24
Roller supports are also very important. They help reduce friction in the drive system, allowing parts to be conveyed using less energy. On large systems like this, we use concealed bearings, and we route grease lines externally so they’re easily accessible for maintenance. Many of these systems also include conveyor pause buttons — so operators can quickly stop the belt if parts need to be unloaded to prevent them from falling to the floor.

00:01:10:07 – 00:01:13:05

Manufacturing Manager Jason Krug explains the installation process.

00:01:13:05 – 00:01:27:25
Starting at one end of the machine, we pull the belt through to the opposite end using ropes. Once it’s through, we pull it back to the original side and connect the ends together with a joining rod to complete the loop.

00:01:27:25 – 00:01:47:28
On the loading end of this large parts washer, we’ve added product guides to help operators load parts correctly. There’s also a large stationary platform that allows parts to queue up, so an entire wave can be sent down the machine at once. This section includes part detection sensors as well.

00:01:48:00 – 00:02:08:20
These sensors help conserve energy by allowing the machine to power down zones that aren’t being used — especially during end-of-day runouts. This saves heat, chemistry, water, and energy.

The final feature on this end of the machine is the clearance photo eye. Since this unit has automated air knife adjustment, the photo eye ensures that no oversized parts are loaded that could collide with components inside the machine — adding another important layer of safety.

00:02:31:02 – 00:02:56:16
All of our conveyor assemblies are designed so that the upper roller supports can be easily removed from above. Just lift the belt and pull them out. The lower return rollers are spring-loaded, so they pop out with a simple push. Everything is accessible from the front, which makes service quick and convenient.

00:02:56:24 – 00:03:03:27
It’s important to have these supports installed before adding the belt — that reduces friction and makes pulling the belt into place much easier.

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