Belts Flashcards
What type of drive are belt drives?
Friction drives
What is a tensile members in terms of belts?
Cords that carry the load
In terms of belts what transmits the power between the sheave and tensile member and support cords?
Compression material
What is the purpose of the cover in terms of belts?
To protect the core of the belt
How does a V belt transmit power? (2)
- friction between the sides of the belt and the sides of the sheave groove
- tensile members from the driver to the driven pulley
What does the amount of power a belt can transmit depend on? (2)
-Strength of tensile member
-Grip of the belt on the pulley
What does the amount of grip a belt has on a pulley depend on? (3)
-Arc of contact
-Tension applied to the belt
-Coefficient of friction
Where is the pitch line located in terms of belts?
Through the load carrying zone
Where should the pitch line of a belt be located on a sheave by industry standard during set up?
As close as possible to the outside diameter of the sheave
So the widest cross section of the belt Carries the load
Define stretch in belts
The increase in length of a belt during its time in service
In belt terminology the loss of driving speed due to the lengthening and shortening of the belt as it cycles from the slack side to the tight side is defined as what?
Creep
What takes place if creep extends all the way around a pulley?
Slip
What is the arc of contact in belt terminology?
The number of degrees that a belt wraps around a pulley
In belt terminology what is the number of degrees that a belt wraps around a pulley called?
Arc of contact
What determines the tension on the belt?
The force between the belt and the pulley
The gripping action on a V belt is entirely on the _______ of the belt and the ________ of the sheave groove
Sides
In V belts the belt must NOT touch what part of the sheave?
The bottom
What is the most widely used series of V belts?
Classical / standard series
If a V belt is designated as A, B, C, D, or E what type of belt series does this indicate?
Classical / standard series
Classical or standard series belts are designated with what?
A, B, C, D, or E
What are A and B series belts commonly used for?
Single and multiple belt drives
What are C, D, and E belts used in?
ONLY multiple belt drives
What are the 5 main advantages of using a standard (classical) series belts
-High tolerance in poor conditions
-Reliability with infrequent maintenance
-reliability with unusual drive systems
-widest choices
-cover wraps around the entire belt
What are the 4 variations of classical (standard) series belts?
-coffee raw edge
-banded (joined)
-double V
-fractional horsepower
How are cogged raw edged belts designated on labels?
AX, BC, CX
What are the 5 benefits of a cogged raw edged belt?
- greater flexibility
- enhanced airflow
- no covers on side and bottom
- fit sheaves more accurately
- higher friction
What is crucial with cogged edged belts? (2)
Cleanliness and sheave alignment
What is another name for banded belts?
Joined classical
What is another name for Double V belts?
Hexagonal belts
What type of belt is pictured?
Double V belt
What type of belt is pictured?
Banded belt
What type of belt is pictured?
Cogged raw edge belt
What are double V belts uniquely capable of?
Transmitting power on either side of serpentine drives
How are double V belts designated?
AA, BB, CC
What is another name for fractional horsepower belts?
Light duty belts
How are fractional horsepower belts designated?
2L, 3L, 4L, 5L
The first number in a classical belt designations is the number over fraction?
/8ths
Ex
4L2550
= 4/8 Light duty 25.5”
What is another name for high capacity V belts?
Narrow V belts
How are Narrow V belts designated?
3V, 5V, 8V
Why are narrow belts high capacity?
Due to their narrow wedge design it provides more support for the tensile members compared to classical
When tensioning high capacity V belts what should you keep in mind?
They require more tension than regular V belts
What is another name for Poly V belts?
V ribbed belts
How are Poly V belts designated?
J, K, L, and M
A belt designated as J, K, L, or M is what type of belt?
Poly V belt
What does the code for poly V belts provide? (3)
Length
Section
Number of ribs
What does belt 180J6 mean?
Poly V belt
180 inches
J size
6 ribs
When are variable speed belts used?
When speed changes are needed
What are the sides of variable speed belts called?
Flanges
What information is given in variable speed belt codes?
Top width
Groove angle
Cross section
Pitch length
What fractions are the first digits in a variable speed belt code out of?
/16th
What does the V belt code 1228V255 mean?
12/16
28 degrees
V shape
25.5”
What does a variable speed belt require?
Special sheaves
Where are link belts used?
In places/situations where it is difficult or impossible to install an endless belt
In round belt codes what does the first numbers indicate?
Diameter
What fraction is the round belts diameter given in?
/16ths
How do you check for wear on a sheave?
Sheave groove gauge
What is the MAXIMUM misalignment of a sheave?
1/16 inch per foot
What is the MAXIMUM runout of a sheave?
0.005 inches
Where is the slack side of a pulley system?
The side coming directly from the driver
Where should you NOT use idlers?
On reversing drives