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BELT STORAGE INFORMATION GENERAL BELT STORAGE GENERAL GUIDELINES The storage of power transmission belts is of interest to users Power transmission belts should be stored in a cool and dry and distributors as well as manufacturers. Under favorable environment with no direct sunlight. When stacked on storage conditions, good quality belts retain their initial serv- shelves, the stacks should be small enough to avoid excess iceability and dimensions. Conversely, unfavorable conditions weight on the bottom belts which may cause distortion. can adversely affect performance and cause dimensional When stored in containers, the container size and contents change. Good storage facilities and practices will allow the should be sufficiently limited to avoid distortion, particularly user to achieve the most value from belt products. to those belts at the bottom of the container. SOME THINGS TO AVOID Do not store belts on floors unless a suitable container is pro- Also avoid areas where evaporating solvents or other chemicals vided. They may be susceptible to water leaks or moisture or are present in the atmosphere. otherwise damaged due to traffic. Do not store belts in a configuration that would result in bend Do not store belts near windows which may permit exposure diameters less than the minimum recommended sheave or to sunlight or moisture. Do not store belts near radiators or pulley diameter for normal bends and not less than 1.3 times heaters or in the airflow from heating devices. the minimum recommended diameters for reverse bends. (Refer to appropriate RMA-MPTA-RAC Standards for mini- Do not store belts in the vicinity of transformers, electric mum recommended diameters.) motors, or other electrical devices that may generate ozone. METHODS OF STORAGE 1. V-BELTS prevent their weight from causing distortion. Long V-belts A common method of storing belts is to hang them on may be "coiled" in loops for easy distortion-free storage. pegs or pin racks. Very long belts stored this way should The following is a guide to the maximum number of coils use sufficiently large pins or crescent-shaped "saddles" to for extended storage time. Belt Cross Section Belt Length (in) Belt Length (mm) No. of *Coils No. of Loops 3L, 4L, A, AX, AA Under 60 Under 1,500 0 1 5L, B, BX, 3V 60 up to 120 1,500 up to 3,000 1 3 9R, 13R, 13C, 13CX, 13D 120 up to 180 3,000 up to 4,600 2 5 16R, 16C, 16CX, 9N 180 and over 4,600 and over 3 7 BB, C, CX Under 75 Under 1,900 0 1 5V 75 up to 144 1,900 up to 3,700 1 3 16D, 22C, 22CX 144 up to 240 3,700 up to 6,000 2 5 15N 240 and over 6,000 and over 3 7 Under 120 Under 3,000 0 1 120 up to 240 3,000 up to 6,100 1 3 CC, D 240 up to 330 6,100 up to 8,400 2 5 22D, 32C 330 up to 420 8,400 up to 10,600 3 7 420 and over 10,600 and over 4 9 Under 180 Under 4,600 0 1 80 up to 270 4,600 up to 6,900 1 3 8V (25N) 270 up to 390 6,900 up to 9,900 2 5 390 up to 480 9,900 up to 12,200 3 7 480 and over 12,200 and over 4 9 *One coil results in three loops, two coils result in five loops, etc. 88 BELT STORAGE
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