V-Belt Drive Maintenance

What can a belt idler pulley be used for in a V-belt drive?

Add tension to the belt. Keep long belts from whipping. Automatically adjust tension under varying loads. All of the above.*

True or False: In many cases, the exact length of a particular belt varies a little from the nominal length.

True.

FHP belts are identified by the letter "L". There are four sizes of FHP belts; they include:

2L, 3L, 4L, and 5L.

How many basic types of V-belt configurations are there?

4.

To measure a Wedge Belt you must measure along the pinch line, therefore, if you saw a wedge belt marked: 5V850 what would be its nominal length?

85 inches.

When performing V-belt maintenance, what is the first step?

Check for sheave or sprocket groove wear.

True or False: the idle wheel should ALWAYS be mounted against the tension side of the belt.

False.

What two categories do belt manufacturers use when creating tables to aid in troubleshooting?

Inspection Faults and Operating Faults.

In most cases, where should an idler pulley be mounted?

The slack side of the belt.