What are the common problems with belt systems?
While belts require very little maintenance, improper belt tension, misalignment of pulleys, mishandling of belts, and environmental factors are common problems that can shorten the life of your belts and bring your system to a halt. Improper Tension.
Can a too tight belt cause a motor failure?
A belt that’s too tight can add stress to your bearings and cause your motor to over amp, leading to motor failure. Making sure that your belts are tensioned properly is simple and can help prevent the added costs associated with electric motor or belt failure.
When to check the alignment of pulleys after tensioning?
Always check the alignment of pulleys after tensioning the belt because sometimes during tensioning, the pulleys can move. To check the alignment of pulleys, you can use a laser alignment tool or a machine straight edge. Mishandling of belts can also lead to premature belt failure. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using belts:
How is the nominal length of a belt selected?
The standard nominal length is selected based on the cross section of belt from page no:7.59 to 7.60 Standard Nominal Length = 6124 mm 16. Step – 5 “Modification factors” Length Correction Factor (Fc) from page no: 7.58 – 7.60 Based on cross section of belt selected its choosen Load Correcting factor = 1
While belts require very little maintenance, improper belt tension, misalignment of pulleys, mishandling of belts, and environmental factors are common problems that can shorten the life of your belts and bring your system to a halt. Improper Tension.
When do you know you need to replace your drive belt?
Belt wear. Cracks and rot are, of course, indications that you should replace the drive belt. Any crack that’s more than halfway through the belt has to be replaced immediately. If your drive belt is damaged, don’t take chances. You could drive for miles without a problem, or you could end up stranded by the side of the road.
What happens if your drive belt is damaged?
If your drive belt is damaged, don’t take chances. You could drive for miles without a problem, or you could end up stranded by the side of the road. Worst case scenario, a damaged belt could cause extensive damage to other vehicle components.
When to replace a belt due to misalignment?
Inspect and replace all accessories / pulleys that are difficult to rotate (i.e. rough/seized bearings), or show excessive wobble / free rock Warning: Any existing misalignment condition probably caused pre-mature wear of the belt ribs on the old belt. A new belt is recommended once the accessory drive has been realigned.