Introduction to Belt Drive Maintenance
Learning objectives
- Define common belt drive terminology including:
- Belt pitch length
- Center distance
- Arc of contact
- Speed ratio
- Sheave, driven sheave, driver sheave, idler sheave, and sheave pitch diameter
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of belt drive systems
- Explain basic techniques for proper belt drive tensioning
- Describe some ways to alter a belt’s arc of contact
Course overview
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to knowledgeably discuss the general use and maintenance of belt drive systems.
- 45 Minutes
- English