Speed problems on an older Meyer filler usually come from the variable-speed belt drive or the drive chain. On machines that have been converted to a VFD, check the drive settings and motor first.
Erratic speed readings
Likely cause
What to do
Worn drive belt or faulty pulleys
Replace the belt; inspect and repair the pulleys.
Drive chain slipping
Adjust the friction blocks or shorten the chain.
Faulty gauge
Replace the gauge.
Speed too low
Likely cause
What to do
Pulleys or worn belt
Inspect and repair; replace the belt.
Machine timing off
Re-time the machine.
Chain slipping
Adjust or shorten the chain.
Speed crank or motor fault
Check the speed crank; troubleshoot the motor.
Speed will not adjust
Likely cause
What to do
Speed crank or pulleys
Check and repair the crank and variable-speed pulleys.
Still stuck? Our technicians have spent more than 40 years on Meyer fillers and can usually find the cause faster on site. Call 843-851-3217 or ask about a machine audit.
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