Belt Tension and Alignment Checklist

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Pre-Inspection & Safety

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Initial checks and safety precautions before inspecting belts.

Confirm Lockout/Tagout Procedures?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Verified?

Brief description of equipment being inspected:

Date of Last Inspection

Equipment ID Number

Environment (Indoor/Outdoor)

Belt Visual Inspection

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A thorough visual assessment of the belt for damage and wear.

Describe any visible belt damage (cracks, fraying, cuts, missing chunks)

Identify belt wear patterns:

Estimate the percentage of belt surface area affected by wear.

Belt Contamination Status:

Upload a photograph of the belt condition (optional)

Note any unusual noises during belt rotation (e.g., squealing, chirping)

Belt Tension Measurement

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Measuring belt tension using appropriate tools and techniques.

Belt Tension Reading (lbs/in)

Belt Tension Measurement Tool Used (Calibration Date)

Tension Measurement Method

Notes on Tension Reading (e.g., inconsistent readings, unusual behavior)

Tension Within Specified Range?

Belt Alignment Verification

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Ensuring proper alignment between pulleys and the belt.

Pulley Parallelism (Side View)

Pulley Parallelism (Top View)

Belt Tracking (Left/Right)

Pulley Face Condition

Notes on Alignment Issues

Measurement of Pulley Offset (if applicable)

Adjustment & Correction

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Adjusting belt tension and alignment to meet specifications.

New Belt Tension (lbs/inch)

Adjustment Increment (lbs/inch)

Adjustment Method

If 'Other' Adjustment Method, please specify:

Alignment Correction Method

If 'Other' Alignment Correction Method, please specify:

Alignment Adjustment Amount (inches)

Belt Type

Post-Adjustment Verification

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Confirming the adjustments have corrected the issue and are stable.

Re-measured Belt Tension (after adjustment)

Belt Noise Level (after adjustment)

Drive Stability During Operation

Pulley RPM (if applicable)

Any Unusual Observations During Operation (e.g., excessive heat, unusual sounds)

Belt Condition Post Adjustment

Documentation & Record Keeping

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Recording findings, adjustments, and maintenance performed.

Date of Inspection

Time of Inspection

Belt Tension Reading (Initial)

Belt Tension Reading (Final)

Observations and Notes (e.g., specific belt condition, unusual noises)

Belt Type

Equipment/Machine ID

Corrective Actions Taken

Inspector Signature

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