About the Project
A chain edge crossover belt conveyor had worn down and the customer elected to perform selective maintenance in order to avoid an emergency breakdown.
- Recycling plant
- Custom-built, aging conveyor with 72’ x 72” belt
- Worn belt and supporting components
- Turn-key service needed, from scoping to parts ordering, custom fabrication, belt and part preparation, and final rebuild on-site.
The Problem
A critical chain edge conveyor was wearing and near failure. The customer proactively seeking a partner to perform a rebuild of the conveyor.
- Aging components, including the conveyor belt
- Little to no documentation on the conveyor
- Conveyor downtime = lost profits for customer
- Little flexibility on the calendar to schedule repair/rebuilt work
The Solution
Lovegreen team provided turn-key services to act as the sole partner on this project. Project management developed a plan, timeline, and work scope that delivered a full rebuild over two days.
- Field verification of all parts and components.
- Developed parts list and sourced all stock parts, including chain, belt, sprockets, shafts, and bearings.
Fabricated non-stock parts including chain guides, flights, and impact pans. - Accommodate customer’s need for a weekend-only, two-day timeline for the on-site rebuild portion of the project, starting Friday night and finishing Sunday morning.
- Field team of four (4) millwrights on days and four (4) on nights, all working 12-hour shifts.
- Customer expectations were met and the conveyor was immediately operational following the rebuild.
- Specialized equipment used:
- Forklift – 15,000 lb
- Forklift – 19,000 lb
- Chain Falls – 1 & 2 ton
- Suitcase welders
