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Fewer Unplanned Shutdowns
Catch wear and performance issues early, so repairs can be planned before a failing component interrupts production.
Conveyor Preventive Maintenance Programs
Keep production moving with preventive maintenance planned around your equipment and operating schedule. Conveyability’s trained technicians help identify wear, address developing issues, and reduce the risk of costly, unplanned shutdowns.
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Longer Equipment Life
Limit unnecessary wear with regular inspections, adjustments, and maintenance that help your conveyor components perform reliably over time.
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Safer Conveyor Operation
Make checks of machine guards and emergency stops part of a consistent maintenance routine that supports safer work around conveyors.
Your men are very good and did a lot of tweaking we didn’t know we needed.
Plant ManagerWest Michigan Manufacturer
Maintenance Planned Around Your Production
The right service schedule depends on your equipment, operating hours, and the maintenance your team already performs. We offer monthly, quarterly, and annual visits, with a program tailored to your operation.
Monthly
Frequent Maintenance Support
Regular technician visits to help you stay ahead of wear and developing equipment issues.
- Monthly inspections and maintenance
- Checks of components subject to frequent wear
- Guidance on repairs and replacement needs
Quarterly
Scheduled Equipment Reviews
Periodic professional inspections to complement the routine maintenance your team performs between visits.
- Quarterly conveyor inspections
- Review of component wear and equipment condition
- Recommendations for upcoming maintenance
Annual
A Review of System Condition
An annual professional review to support facilities with an established routine maintenance program.
- Annual conveyor condition assessment
- Identification of repair and maintenance needs
- Recommendations for continued equipment care
Scheduled visits supplement routine maintenance. Weekly and monthly checks may still be required, depending on the component and manufacturer’s guidance.
What Your Maintenance Program Covers
A consistent inspection routine helps identify changes in condition before they affect performance. The intervals below summarize Conveyability’s conveyor maintenance checklist.
| Component | What We Check | Routine Check Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Motors | Noise, temperature, mounting bolts | Weekly to monthly |
| Reducers | Noise, temperature, oil level | Monthly to quarterly |
| Drive chains | Tension, lubrication, wear | Weekly to quarterly |
| Sprockets | Wear, set screws, keys | Monthly to quarterly |
| Belts | Tracking, tension, lacing | Weekly to monthly |
| Bearings | Noise and mounting bolts on pulleys and rollers | Monthly to quarterly |
| V-belts & O-rings | Tension, wear, sheave alignment | Monthly |
| Structure | Frame and structural bolt tightness | Monthly |
| Guards & emergency stops | Guard placement and emergency-stop function | Guards: monthly; emergency stops: weekly |
See the full checklist for the interval assigned to each task. Follow your equipment’s required procedures, including lockout/tagout before maintenance.
How Your Maintenance Program Works
Assess Your Equipment
We review conveyor condition and operating requirements to identify immediate concerns and establish maintenance priorities.
Set the Schedule
We plan service around equipment use, maintenance needs, and available production windows.
Inspect and Maintain
Our technicians complete scheduled work and discuss findings, recommended repairs, and next steps with your team.
Get Ongoing Support
Access experienced technicians when issues arise. Standard support is available from 8 AM–5 PM ET, with 24-hour support available.
Maintenance Expertise for the Conveyors You Already Have
Your maintenance partner should understand the equipment already on your floor. Conveyability services and repairs other conveyor brands and brings engineering, installation, and refurbishment experience to help you address both routine wear and more complex problems.
Service for systems installed by other providers
Support for older conveyors and replacement parts
Repair, modification, and refurbishment capabilities
Preventive Maintenance FAQs
How often should conveyors be maintained?
Frequency depends on the equipment, operating hours, environment, and manufacturer’s requirements. Individual tasks may be needed weekly, monthly, or quarterly. We help coordinate routine checks with an appropriate schedule for professional service visits.
Can you maintain systems you didn’t install?
Yes. Most programs start on equipment somebody else installed years ago — often with a baseline inspection to see where things stand.
What’s included in a maintenance program?
Scheduled maintenance visits — monthly, quarterly or annually — plus inspection, troubleshooting, and access to support when something fails between visits.
Will maintenance visits interrupt production?
They’re scheduled around it — breaks, shift changes and planned windows. Most checks happen with minimal interruption to the running line.
What if something breaks between visits?
Call us. Standard support runs 8 AM to 5 PM ET, and 24-hour support is available — the program exists to make those calls rare, not impossible.
Set Up a Conveyor Maintenance Program
Tell us about your conveyor systems, operating schedule, and any recurring problems. We’ll help you determine the right service frequency and maintenance priorities for your facility.
Need immediate assistance? Call (800) 798-0410