How can carryback or belt slippage affect the productivity of a conveyor system? How can problems be identified, evaluated and solved? And what are the concrete advantages of digital remote monitoring? These are just a few of the questions faced by service technicians and those involved in the design and maintenance of conveyor systems. It is precisely for this target group that Flexco Europe offers a comprehensive and modern range of training courses with its Flexco University. The training content can be flexibly adapted to the customers’ needs, demands, available time and knowledge level.
Depending on the content of the training, participants can attend online seminars, Flexco experts come to their site to train them on their own equipment, or the training can take place at Flexco’s training center in Rosenfeld, Swabia, Germany. The Flexco University offers a modern learning environment with training, demonstration and conference rooms. Precisely tailored training models, equipment and documentation await users. The training courses are held in German or English.
The seminars are divided into theoretical and practical blocks. Participants learn directly at the product. Real-world and practical examples, videos, handouts and quizzes help participants absorb the knowledge in the best possible way. In the training center, for example, belt cleaners can be installed and maintained on a large conveyor model in near-real conditions. Depending on the topic, a training course can last for several days – or just half a day.
What’s actually taught? One of the training courses, for example, deals with the basics of conveyor belt systems. Participants receive an introduction to how conveyors work. At the end of the course, they’ll be able to identify weak points and correct them along the route of the belt, one by one. In another training course, Flexco University deepens this knowledge in conveyor belt systems and targets heavy-duty applications such as mining. Here the instructors present possible problems, such as carryback, belt run errors and spillage. Participants will learn to recognize the hazards and correct these defects with cleaners, belt trackers and trainers and enclosed skirting systems.
Flexco University offers many more training courses – for example, on conveyor belt cleaning systems. During this course, customers will get to know the cleaners in detail and learn which type of cleaner is best suited for the job at hand – and when to use it. They’ll also learn how to install the cleaners correctly. Other topics include Flexco’s proprietary digital remote monitoring system and conveyor belt fasteners for heavy-duty and light-duty-scenarios. Participants will then be able to identify different fastener types and master their safe assembly. Yet another training session focuses on Segmented Transfer Plates. These plates create a safe transition from belt to belt or to a chute, enabling the safe transport of packages and suitcases at airports, for instance.
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