Post by Admin on Aug 18, 2015 8:00:39 GMT -6
Think You Know Baler Belt Maintenance?
Take this Short Quiz to see just how much you really do know.
(The Facts About Baler Belt Maintenance Below)
True or False 1) Baler belts should be resized every 4,000 Bales?
True or False 2) Connect Cables or Pins should be repalced every 1,500 Bales?
True or False 3) Baler Belts perform and track better at lower tension?
True or False 4) It is recommended that all 4 corners be notched when replacing
baler belt lacing?
True or False 5) Minimum length for a Repair Piece assed to a Belt is One Foot?
True or False 6) You should not mix Clipper Laced Belts with Titan or Alligator Rivet
laced belts on the same baler?
True or False 7) AGCO baler belts are manufactured with a direction of travel?
AND THE ANSWERS ARE:
1) False, Baler Belts should be resized every 2,000 Bales or 2 Years. This helps in
bale shape and prevents belts from twisting.
2) False, Connector Cables or Pins should be replaced every 750 Bales or Annually
3) False, The higher the belt tension the better the belt performs and tracks.
4) False, Only the trailing edge of the splice should be notched, this allows for the
belt to slide through belt guides easily, without getting hung up.
5) False, The minimum length is 3 foot when splicing a belt, to allow for the belt to
bend around the rollers.
6) True, Clipper, Titan and Alligator Rivet Lacings are totally different and will nto
work on the same machine together.
7) False, When you lace the belt you establish the direction of travel at that time.
Insist on Genuine AGCO Baler Belting Products when it's time to maintain your baler. From Ready to Install Belts, to Bulk Belting, Laces, Pins, and More we have a complete line-up of Baler Belting Products for all makes and models.
Take this Short Quiz to see just how much you really do know.
(The Facts About Baler Belt Maintenance Below)
True or False 1) Baler belts should be resized every 4,000 Bales?
True or False 2) Connect Cables or Pins should be repalced every 1,500 Bales?
True or False 3) Baler Belts perform and track better at lower tension?
True or False 4) It is recommended that all 4 corners be notched when replacing
baler belt lacing?
True or False 5) Minimum length for a Repair Piece assed to a Belt is One Foot?
True or False 6) You should not mix Clipper Laced Belts with Titan or Alligator Rivet
laced belts on the same baler?
True or False 7) AGCO baler belts are manufactured with a direction of travel?
AND THE ANSWERS ARE:
1) False, Baler Belts should be resized every 2,000 Bales or 2 Years. This helps in
bale shape and prevents belts from twisting.
2) False, Connector Cables or Pins should be replaced every 750 Bales or Annually
3) False, The higher the belt tension the better the belt performs and tracks.
4) False, Only the trailing edge of the splice should be notched, this allows for the
belt to slide through belt guides easily, without getting hung up.
5) False, The minimum length is 3 foot when splicing a belt, to allow for the belt to
bend around the rollers.
6) True, Clipper, Titan and Alligator Rivet Lacings are totally different and will nto
work on the same machine together.
7) False, When you lace the belt you establish the direction of travel at that time.
Insist on Genuine AGCO Baler Belting Products when it's time to maintain your baler. From Ready to Install Belts, to Bulk Belting, Laces, Pins, and More we have a complete line-up of Baler Belting Products for all makes and models.