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Rotary Kiln Alignment

This document provides instructions for adjusting the rollers on a rotary kiln. It explains that adjusting one roller will cause movement of both the kiln and the opposite carrying roller. As a rule of thumb, moving an inward bearing roller to the right will move the kiln to the right as well, while the carrying roller will move in the opposite direction to the left. The ideal setting is for the kiln to float evenly between the upper and lower thrust rollers. Adjustments should be made in small increments and the effects monitored over several hours.

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Rotary Kiln Alignment

This document provides instructions for adjusting the rollers on a rotary kiln. It explains that adjusting one roller will cause movement of both the kiln and the opposite carrying roller. As a rule of thumb, moving an inward bearing roller to the right will move the kiln to the right as well, while the carrying roller will move in the opposite direction to the left. The ideal setting is for the kiln to float evenly between the upper and lower thrust rollers. Adjustments should be made in small increments and the effects monitored over several hours.

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  • Service Tips: Rule of Thumb for Adjusting Rollers

Issue 41 | June 2014

METSO´S NEWSLETTER FOR MINING CUSTOMERS

Alternatively stand on the up running side of


the kiln. Now with palms facing up an inward
movement on the right bearing will move the
kiln to the right. The carrying roller will move
opposite to the kiln.

C A
Rotary kilns

Rule of thumb for adjusting rollers


A simple way to remember what an adjustment on the rollers will cause
to the movement of the kiln.
Ideally the kiln should be set to float the thrust When facing down running side of kiln,
riding ring between the upper and lower thrust hands out with palms down as shown in the A) Bearing roller
rollers, maintaining even riding ring to roller illustration below: B) Kiln
wear and minimizing the load on the thrust C) Carrying roller
rollers.
This is accomplished by skewing the roller After all carrying rollers have been adjusted,
shafts at slight angles to the kiln shell and is B the carrying rollers and riding rings may not
also known as training the kiln. have full contact across their faces. No changes
Training the kiln takes adjustments made in carrying roller adjustment should be made.
in small increments. Place dial indicators on It is better to allow the rolling surfaces to wear
in to full contact than it is to cut the rolls obtain
the bearing housings to measure and record C A full contact.
the movement of each bearing. Movements
should be limited to 0.005” to 0.020” (0.12 mm When support roller adjustments are made,
to 0.50 mm) at any given time. observe the bearing temperatures and the
The results of an adjustment may take several kiln drive amperage. Sudden changes in
hours to show the full effects of any roller temperature or kiln drive amperage will
move. All movements of all bearings should indicate problems. ■
be recorded during the adjustment process, as
should all future adjustments of any bearing.
These records will be an aid to maintain proper
A) Bearing roller
kiln alignment. B) Kiln
C) Carrying roller

Index finger indicates bearing (A) and


direction to move. Kiln (B) moves in direction
indicated by thumb of the same hand.

AUTHOR Alex Merklein


PUBLISHED BY METSO BRASIL IND. E COM. LTDA
Questions should be sent to the e-mail below. Your question can be the subject in later issues.
E-MAIL marketing.br@metso.com | WEBSITE www.metso.com All rights reserved.

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