Technical Data  Synchronous Belts / Belt Sprockets  Handling

Precautions for handling

  • ・Synchronous belts are flexible but stretch little, so they cannot be installed to the belt sprocket by stretching it.
    Forcing it the belt over the flange may cause an accident. Please shorten the distance between the shafts or loosen the idler to install it.
  • ・In an environment where the belts are exposed to a large amount of water, install cover to protect the belt.
  • ・Belt to be used in a clean environment at a temperature between -15ºC to 80°C. For the use under oily or dusty environment, install a cover.
  • ・Do not use belts in an environment where they are exposed to a large amount of oil or solvent.
  • ・The belt is wound around the tooth surface of the belt sprocket, and a load is transmitted. Therefore, unlike normal gears, the tooth surface is an important part in transmission.
    Do not scratch the tooth surface of the belt sprocket.

Storage of synchronous belts

  • ・Do not curl synchronous belts at a small radius. The diameter of curling limit is 4 times the pitch. If you bend it to a small diameter, the cord inside the belt will break and the performance will be significantly degraded. Storage of synchronous belts
  • ・Belt should be stored in room temperature with dry environment and should not be stored in extremely high or low temperatures or high humidity.