A conveyor belt or bucket elevator that mis-tracks causes material spillage, component failure, increased power consumption, and costly damage to the belt and the conveyor structure. A belt that runs to one side of the structure can greatly reduce its service life because it abrades one or both edges, becomes stretched, or folds over on itself. When a belt wanders, it can run against steel chutes and structural members until the belt, other components, and steel structures are damaged, often beyond repair. Belt tracking must be controlled if these problems are to be eliminated. Airmatic offers a complete line of belt training hardware, including belt misalignment switches, vertical edge guides, "V" idlers, "crowned" pulleys, sensing-roll trainers, torsion spring trainers, pivoting belt trainers, and idler aligners, to help control belt wander. Installing these mechanical belt alignment devices will correct minor belt behavior issues by steering the belt back into the center of the structure. To overcome gross misalignment, however, it is much better to uncover what the real problem is and make the necessary corrections. With a full range of conveyor services and products, we can help you eliminate wander and keep the belt in perfect alignment.

Belt trackers provide immediate, powerful, and continuous steering to correct a belt’s path, preventing spillage, equipment damage and repairs. Systems for offset idlers are available. Three duty ratings available to meet material handling needs. As the belt contacts the Martin Tracker’s guide rolls, the torque arm pivots the steering roll, causing the belt to track to the center of the conveyor structure.

Reversing Tracker features sensing rollers and lever arms on both sides of the unit. Available with stainless steel paddle wheel or air cylinder to activate the sensing rolls on the proper end of the unit.