Oven Belt Tracking
medium
oven
cure
mechanical
Belt wander causes edge scorch or uneven cure across conveyor.
Likely Causes
Uneven belt tension: Causes the belt to drift to the looser side.
Contamination or wear on tracking rollers: Reduces grip and allows the belt to slip.
Quick Checks
- Observe belt tracking marks.
- Check tension/tracking knobs per OEM.
Step-by-Step Fix
Re-center and tension belt per spec — Stabilizes dwell and heat
Acceptance Criteria
- Uniform cure across 3 lanes of temp strips