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3 Warning Signs of V-Belt Premature Failure

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V-belts are the most common type of belts today, and as their name suggests, their cross-sectional shape comes in the form of a "V" and are widely used in industrial, automotive, commercial, agricultural, and home appliance applications. V-belt drive is a popular option to many as it is economical, easy to install and requires no lubrication.To ensure that your V-belts have a longer lifespan, it is important that you look out for the following warning signs of premature belt failure:
 
1. Improper Seating of V-Belt on Sheave
 
The incorrect seating of V-belt installation is one of the red flags that can cause early damage to your belts. When the seating is too deep, it indicates that the belt section is too small or there is a worn sheave. When the seating is too high, the belt section may be too big.

 

image shows the correct belt arrangement in the V-belt Pulley

 

Image shows the incorrect belt arrangement in the pulley, on the left it shows that belt section is too small and on the right it shows a worn V-groove pulley

 

Image shows the incorrect belt arrangement in the pulley, on the left it shows that belt section is too big

 

2. Watch Out For Its Tension

During multiple belt application, having a big difference in the tension of each belt is another early sign of premature belt failure. There is a tension at which belt experiences its optimum service life. Anything above or below its tension results in a decrease in belt life.

 

3. Seeing Smoke During Operation

If you see burning during the belt drive process, do not panic. Smoking is an indication that there is a slip between the C-belt and sheave due to either a low belt tension or worn sheaves. When sheaves become worn, the sides of the sheave angle start to cup and have a concave appearance and the belt has less area contact with the sheave and slips.

 

Want to know more?

As an authorized distributor of Optibelt, we provide a wide range of V-belts for various applications. We offer belt-related maintenance and our experienced engineers can provide assistance to your problems. If you would like to learn more about V-belts, please get in touch with us below: 

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by SLS on August 15, 2016

categories: Product- Non-Bearings

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