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BELT STORAGE METHODS OF STORAGE CONT. 2. JOINED V-BELTS, SYNCHRONOUS 3. VARIABLE SPEED BELTS BELTS, V-RIBBED BELTS Variable speed belts are more sensitive to distortion than Like V-belts, these belts may be stored on pins or saddles most other belts and it is not recommended that these with precautions taken to avoid distortion. However, belts belts be hung from pins or racks. They should be stored on of these types, up to approximately 120 inches shelves. A common method for packaging for shipment is (3000 mm), are normally shipped in "nested" configura- the use of a "sleeve" slipped over the belt. Variable speed tion and it is recommended that the belts be stored in this belts should be stored in these sleeves and may conve- manner as well. Nests are formed by laying a belt on its niently be stacked on shelves with the aid of the sleeves. side on a flat surface and placing as many belts inside the first belt as possible without undue force. When the nests are tight and are stacked with each rotated 180� from the one below, they may be stacked without damage. Belts of these types over approximately 120 inches (3000mm), may be "rolled up" and tied for shipment. These rolls may be stacked for easy storage. Care should be taken to avoid small radii, which could damage the belts. EFFECTS OF STORAGE The quality of belts has not been found to change signifi- With a significant increase in humidity, it is possible for fun- cantly within eight years of proper storage at temperatures less gus or mildew to form on stored belts. This does not appear to than 85�F (30�C) and relative humidity below 70 percent. cause serious belt damage, but should be avoided if possible. Also there must be no exposure to direct sunlight. Equipment using belts is sometimes stored for prolonged peri- If the storage temperature is increased beyond 85�F (30�C), ods (six months or more) before it is put in service or during then the storage limit for normal service expectancy should be other periods when it is idle. It is recommended that the ten- reduced. From a base of eight years at 85�F (30�C), the stor- sion of the belts be relaxed during such period and that equip- age limit should be reduced by one-half for each 15�F (8�C) ment storage conditions should be consistent with the increase in temperature. Under no circumstances should belts guidelines for belt storage. If this is not possible, the belts be exposed to storage temperatures above 115�F (46�C). should be removed and stored separately. Source: RMA IP-3-4, 1997 GENERAL 89
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