Intralox ThermoDrive - Shim for Belt Top Surface (Vertical) Alignment

11 SPECIAL PROCEDURES
11-2
Belt Splicing System v.2.0
Shim for Belt Top Surface
(Vertical) Alignment
If the Cut Guide thumb knobs have been
adjusted, but one belt top surface is higher than
the other, shim with Painters’ tape.
FABRICATION TIP
If top surface alignment is intermittent, see
TROUGHING GROOVES SPECIFICS on page
13-1. If splicing S8126, see S8126 BELT SPE-
CIFICS on page 14-1.
Shim the Grooved Deck on the lower side using
these steps.
1. Cut a length of tape wider than the belt
width.
2. Center the tape on the Grooved Deck next to
the first groove so it extends past the Deck edge
and press it in place.
Figure 11C: Apply tape at Deck edge
3. Use the utility knife to trim the tape at the
Deck edge.
Figure 11D: Trim away excess tape
4. Replace the belt end in the Clamping Fixture
using normal alignment procedures.
Figure 11E: Replace the belt end
NOTE
Tape layers can be added and removed in areas as
needed until belt top surfaces are aligned.
Grooved Deck edge
(under tape)
first groove
Wear safety glasses and use caution
when handling knives and trim tools.