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Cause of Failure
– The load carrying member has been broken
by a shock load or damage during installation.
Correction
– Maintain proper tensioning and observe proper
installation procedures.
Troubleshooting
V-Belts Performance Analysis
Cause of Failure
–
Split on side at the belt pitch line indicates
use of a sheave with a substandard diameter.
Correction
– Redesigning drive to utlilize proper size sheaves.
Cause of Failure
– Rough sheave sidewalls cause the cover to
wear off in an uneven pattern.
Correction
– File or machine out the rough spot on the sheave
groove. If beyond repair, replace the sheave.
Cause of Failure
– Ply separation caused by substandard
sheave diameter.
Correction
– Redesign drive to use proper-sized sheaves.
Cause of Failure
– Excessive dust and rough sheaves combine
to cause severe envelope wear and early belt failure.
Correction
– Maintain sheave condition, alignment and attempt
to protect drive from excessive dust exposure.
Cause of Failure
– Flange wear on Pd synchronous belt.
Correction
– Adjust and maintain proper pulley alignment.
Troubleshooting
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