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Conveyor - shocks

3 replies created 7 months ago
posted by Cleanride 7 months ago

I have a conveyor that has air shock for tention. I have been informed that the reason my shocks have not been performing correctly is because of moisture inside the shocks. Does anyone know how to remove the moisture (that is already in the shocks) from the shocks?

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reply by PanamaJim 7 months ago

Put a compressor dryer on your air system is the only thing I can think of.
Maybe leaving the air on all night would prevent condensation. I haven't had any problems with moisture, I know off. What's your symptoms?

If it is jambing, I would think your air pressure is too low or there is something preventing travel on your frame.

We have one site that has water covering the shocks and bottom of conveyor most of the time, with no shock problems and improved chain/pusher longevity.

reply by PanamaJim 6 months ago

I also have an oiler on my air tree for non-soap usage of air.

reply by DaveM 6 months ago

If you take the shock off and disconnect the air line then move the shock in and out it should push water out of the shock. The only time we have seen enough water in the shock to affect performance is when there was a hole in the shock. Moisture from your air line shouldn't be enough to affect the shock significantly.

What kind of problems are you having?

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