What to do if the discharge chute of the belt conveyor is blocked and how to prevent it?

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Blockage of the unloading chute may be caused by the following reasons:

1. Material accumulation: During the unloading process, if the material flow rate is too large or the material nature is easy to adhere, it will cause the material to accumulate in the chute, eventually causing blockage.

2. Improper chute design: If the design of the unloading chute is unreasonable, such as the slope is too small or the shape is improper, it will easily cause material accumulation and blockage.

3. Foreign matter entering: External foreign matter (such as paper scraps, plastic bags, etc.) or impurities inside the equipment (such as bolts, nuts, etc.) entering the unloading chute will hinder the normal flow of materials.

The hazards of a blocked discharge chute include:

        Decreased production efficiency: Blockage will prevent materials from flowing smoothly, which will affect the normal operation of the production line and reduce production efficiency.

Equipment damage: When materials cannot flow normally, excessive accumulation of materials may cause excessive load on the equipment, resulting in equipment damage or even failure.

Safety risk: If the unloading chute is seriously clogged, the material flow cannot be controlled, which may cause overflow and overflow, and even cause fire and explosion hazards.

Additional maintenance costs: Once the unloading chute is blocked, it involves cleaning and repairing the blockage, which may require production to be stopped and manpower and material resources spent on maintenance, adding additional costs.

Therefore, timely inspection and maintenance of the unloading chute to ensure the normal flow of materials is very important to ensure production safety and improve production efficiency.