Timing pulleys - fixed centers - belt tension?
Timing pulleys - fixed centers - belt tension?
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I have a 5mm pitch timing pulleys approx. 8" fixed center to center distance. Do I need a tensioning device, or can I run without?
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RE: Timing pulleys - fixed centers - belt tension?
Reason for using timing belts(accurate positioning ?)
Belt load/driving effort required
Quality of belt
Constant running or stop/start/variable load.
I run 8 mm belts (x 13 mm wide-specials!!) on conveyor rollers at different centres, but only up to about 150 mm centres, without any issues.
If it is only a one off installation, maybe play it safe and put in a tension device(spring loaded type?)just for peace of mind.
Remember that the final centre distance is a function of number of teeth on pulleys and belt length-
talk to belt manufacturer and check if any pretension is their recommendation.
Ross
RE: Timing pulleys - fixed centers - belt tension?
With fixed center distances, you get either a little slack, or tension that's controlled by the elasticity of the belt. In the latter case, you may notice some sensitivity to the construction/ brand of belt.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Timing pulleys - fixed centers - belt tension?
When you lose control of the belt tension, you also lose control of the bearing loads, and life.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA