When compared to the constant lubrication problems associated with chain drives, or the mechanical problems and high costs associated with gear drives, belts are the most cost-effective, reliable means of power transmission. However, optimum belt drive performance requires proper maintenance. The potential for long service life is built into every Gates belt. When coupled with a regularly scheduled maintenance program, belt drives will run relatively trouble-free for a long time. | Diễn Đàn Sinh Viên Kỹ Thuật Việt Nam BELT DRIVE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SAFETY MANUAL able of Contents The Driving Force in Power Transmission Diễn_Đàn_Sinh Viên Kỹ_Thuật Việt Nam http TABLE OF CONTENTS Click any page number to go directly to that page. Foreword Why Have a Preventive Maintenance Program .1 Maintaining a Safe Working Drive Shutdown Thorough Inspection Simple Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Measuring Belt Installation How to Install Belts 12 How to Install Taper-Lock and QD Bushed Sheaves and Belt Storage and Belt Identification. Belt Types . Belt Styles. Belt Drive Performance. Noise. Sprocket Corrosion Prevention . . Troubleshooting Guide. Problem Solution Summary Table Troubleshooting Tools . Technical Information . Gates Publications . Drive Survey Worksheet High Speed . Low Speed . Design IQ . Sources of Drive Problems Dust Debris Water humidity Oil grease Heat cold Rust Rolling or prying on belts Misalignment Incorrect tension Improper handling of belts Mis-matched belts and or pulley used Idler not taking tension up correctly Guard interference Copyright 2004 Gates Corporation Denver Colorado 80217-5887 Sub-minimal diameters Under-designed drive Over-desianed drive High Humidity Storing for too long Too near ozone generating equipment Exposed to sunlight Improper Belt Storage or Handling Defective Drive Components Check for worn pulleys or sheaves Check for cracked or weakened bracketry Check for weak mounting brackets Check for worn belts Check for nonfunctioning idlers Check for damaged guards No retensioning Not replacing worn sheave Not cleaning guards Not checking for weak bracketry drive components Not checking alignment Improper Belt or Pulley Installation Improper Drive Maintenance Drive Design Environmenta Factors 18 25 28 32 33 35 37 39 48 51 62 63 64 65 Printed in . of America Diễn Đàn Sinh Viên Kỹ Thuật Việt Nam
