FAQ: Conveyor and Automation Maintenance

The duration of a service on your conveyor system can vary depending on factors such as the size and complexity of the system, the scope of the service required, and any additional repairs or adjustments needed. A routine maintenance service typically takes between a few hours up to a full week. Our technicians strive to minimise downtime and disruption to your operations while ensuring thorough servicing to maintain peak performance. CSL will provide an update and will send reminders before the scheduled maintenance so you can make arrangements, inform your workforce in order to minimise any disruption. Work can also be carried out over a weekend or nightshifts.  

While it’s ideal to schedule conveyor servicing during planned downtime to minimise disruption to operations, it’s not always necessary to shut down operations entirely. Conveyor Systems Ltd understands the importance of maintaining production continuity, and we strive to accommodate your scheduling needs to minimise downtime as much as possible. 

In many cases, routine maintenance tasks can be performed while the conveyor system is still operational, especially if the servicing involves visual inspection, lubrication, or minor adjustments. However, for more extensive repairs or upgrades that require significant disassembly or may pose safety risks to personnel, it would be appropriate to temporarily suspend operations to ensure the safety of both our technicians and your employees. 

Our goal is to work collaboratively with you to develop a servicing plan that meets your operational requirements while ensuring the integrity and reliability of your conveyor system. We’ll discuss the best approach with you in advance to minimise disruptions and optimise efficiency during the servicing process. 

Conveyor Systems Ltd offers a range of services tailored to meet your conveyor maintenance needs, including: 

• Electrical servicing 
• Mechanical servicing 
• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) checks to inspect and lubricate components, check for wear or damage, and perform necessary adjustments. 
• Emergency repair services for unexpected breakdowns or failures, ensuring prompt resolution to minimise downtime. 
• Retrofitting and upgrades to modernise older conveyor systems, improve efficiency, and enhance safety. 
• Comprehensive training programs for maintenance staff to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to care for and troubleshoot conveyor systems effectively. 
• Advanced monitoring technologies and software solutions for real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, and remote diagnostics. 
• As part of our Service Level Agreement with you our engineers can be on site quickly if needed. This is determined by the agreement from the onset of the contract.  

Regularly inspecting conveyor components such as belts, rollers, bearings, universal joints and motors for signs of wear or damage. 

• Cleaning the conveyor system to remove debris and buildup that can cause jams or damage. 
• Lubricating moving parts according to manufacturer recommendations. 
• Conducting alignment checks to ensure proper tracking and tension of the conveyor belt.