Daily Use, Storage, and Maintenance Guide for Synchronous Belts
To ensure optimal performance and extend the service life of synchronous belts, follow these storage and usage recommendations:
Avoid Excessive Bending or Edge Pressure
- Do not forcefully bend or press the edges of the synchronous belt.
- Rubber synchronous belts have glass fiber cores, and excessive bending or pressure may cause core breakage.
- Polyurethane synchronous belts should also avoid folding or excessive bending to prevent structural damage.
Proper Storage
- Requirements: Prevent direct contact with oil, acid, alkali, ultraviolet light, or ozone during use.
- If there is a risk of exposure, install protective covers or take other isolation measures to safeguard the belt.
- Handle belts gently during storage, avoiding heavy pressure or squeezing.
- Inspect the belt for damage before use and ensure proper tension and engagement during installation.
Daily Maintenance Guide for Synchronous Belts
- Check Installation Tension:
After approximately 24 hours of operation, a slight decrease in tension due to belt-pulley break-in is normal.
Synchronous belts rely on meshing transmission; if tension is set correctly during installation, further adjustments are typically unnecessary.
Repeated tensioning may lead to poor meshing or reduced belt lifespan.
- Inspect for Cracks on Belt Back:
Issue: Cracks appear on the back of the belt.
Solution: Replace the belt promptly to prevent further damage.
- Check Wear at Tooth Root:
Issue: Flip the belt to inspect if the fabric at the tooth root is worn, exposing the rubber layer or core.
Solution: Replace the belt if fabric wear is severe to ensure transmission stability.
- Check Side Wear
Issue: Belt sides show wear or damage due to friction with pulley flanges.
Solution: Verify pulley alignment and adjust if necessary; replace the belt if wear is significant.
- Check Belt Oscillation During Operation:
Issue: Noticeable “zigzag” oscillation during belt operation.
Note: Slight lateral movement on the pulley during forward or reverse rotation is normal. If oscillation is pronounced, check pulley alignment or tension.
- Check for Water or Oil on Belt Surface:
Issue: Water or oil is present on the belt surface.
Solution: Clean the belt to ensure it is dry and free of contaminants to prevent slippage or corrosion.
- Check Base Stability:
Issue: Sliding base becomes loose.
Solution: Inspect and tighten base bolts to ensure secure installation.
- Check Pulley Teeth or Flanges for Rust:
Issue: Rust appears on pulley teeth or flanges.
Solution: Clean or replace affected pulleys to prevent belt damage.
- Check Operating Noise:
Issue: Noticeable increase in operating noise.
Solution: Inspect tension, meshing, or pulley wear; address abnormalities and replace components if necessary.
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