V-belt (V-shaped) belt wear problems and solutions

· The top surface of the belt is worn

1. Wear with protective cover.

1. Replace or repair the protective cover.

2. The tension wheel is damaged.

2. Replace the tension wheel.

· The top corner of the belt is worn

1. The belt does not match the pulley (the belt is too small)

1. Use the correct belt-to-pulley combination.

· Side belt wear

1. The belt slides.

1. Adjust until it does not slide.

2. The two pulleys are not on the same plane.

2. Adjust to the same plane.

3. The pulley is worn.

3. Replace the pulley

4. The size of the belt is wrong.

4. Replace the belt with the correct size.

· Wear at the bottom of the belt

1. The belt does not match the pulley.

1. Use the correct combination of belt and pulley.

2. The pulley is worn.

2. Replace the pulley.

· Wear on the bottom of the belt

1. The bottom of the belt reaches the bottom of the pulley groove.

1. Use the correct belt and pulley to match.

2. The pulley is worn.

2. Replace the pulley.

3. There are debris on the pulley.

3. Clean the pulley.

· The lower part of the rubber is broken

1. The diameter of the pulley is too small.

1. Use a larger diameter pulley.

2. The belt slides.

2. Adjust to keep it from sliding.

3. The tension wheel is too small.

3. Use a larger diameter tensioner.

4. Improper storage.

4. Do not roll the belt too tight, fold or bend it to avoid heat and direct sunlight.

· Burn or harden the lower cover or side wall

1. The belt slides.

1. Adjust so that it does not slide.

2. The pulley is worn.

2. Replace the pulley.

3. The design safety factor of the transmission device is insufficient.

3. Refer to the GATES transmission manual.

4. The axis moves.

4. Check whether the center distance changes or the bearings are damaged.

· Belt surface hardening

1. The environment around the transmission is too hot.

1. Improve the ventilation conditions of the transmission.

· The belt surface peels, sticks or bulges