Belts and Pulleys
Why Belts and Pulleys Transmitting power (long distances) Conveyer belts May simplify the cost and design of the machine Increase machine life (damping vibrations) Vacuum your floor
Types of Belts
..And More Belts
Transmits up to 5000kW of power Flat Belts
Round Belts
Construction of Belts
Design Guidelines For Timing Belts Friction and Creep Tension Member Tensile Strength Flexibility Tooth shear strength
Tension Member Tensile Strength Allowable tensile load on belt cross section. Don’t forget about start up and acceleration.
Flexibility and Fatigue Drive without contraflexureDrive with contraflexure
Tooth shear strength The more belt teeth in mesh attainable, the better the load is spread. The shear strength calculation is based on the smallest pulley in the configuration.
Actual Load Distribution
Pulleys
All types Pick a pulley to match your belt Many types of materials (common: Aluminum, Steel, Nylon) Consider load requirements
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