RE: BACS: Track catches on one wheel.

From: Andrew Roberts <andy.d.roberts@gsk.com>
Date: Thu Apr 15 2010 - 10:49:34 EDT

 Hi

We've had several BACS sample changers in use for more than 10 years and none has ever had a problem with belt wear. Some have been a bit jerky in movement but I think that's more an issue when new. I think you'll find as all the parts bed into each other it will move more freely and you won't have any problems.

  Cheers
Andy Roberts
GSK
Ware

-----Original Message-----
From: Bruker Users Mail [mailto:bruker-users-mail@chemistry.mcmaster.ca] 
Sent: 15 April 2010 15:39
Subject: BACS: Track catches on one wheel.

Hello folks,

We have recently installed a BACS-60 sample changer.
We have been testing it, and it is for the most part behaving pretty 
reliably.

One concern that we have has to do with possible premature wear and tear 
on the sample belt (or magazine).
I had one of my people video the track in motion, and he posted the video 
to YouTube.
If you are interested, you can have a look at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj4ovLGiO0I

Have any of you who have long had BACS sample changers seen this kind of 
behaviour?
We notice it when the belt moves in one direction but not the other.   And 
we notice it only on one wheel.  We also have observed what may be small 
bits of plastic below the wheel, which may be signs or wear.

Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Bob.
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