PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
Short Belt Life
Spin burns from belt slipping
Tension belts
on drive under stalled load
conditions or when starting
Gouges or extreme cover
Eliminate obstruction or realign drive to provide
wear caused by belts on
clearance
drive guard or other objects
High ambient temperature
a. Use Gripnotch Belts
b. Provide ventilation
c. Shield belts
Grease or oil on belts
a. Check for leaky bearings
b. Clean belts and sheaves
Worn sheaves
Replace sheaves
Center distance shorter than
Increase center distance by using longer belts.
recommended minimum
Replace standard driven sheave with a companion
when using standard sheave
sheave
as a companion sheave
Belt misalignment
Realign drive with sheave set at mean pitch diameter
Belts Turn Over in Grooves Damaged cord section in
Replace belts
belts. Frayed or gouged
belts.
Excessive vibration
Tension belts, replace belts if damaged.
Flat idler pulley misaligned
Realign idler
Worn sheaves
Realign drive
Belt Squeal
Excessive overload. High
Tension drive or redesign and replace drive.
starting load. Belts not
tensioned properly.
Insufficient arc of contact
Increase center distance or use Gripnotch Belts
Belt Breakage
Foreign material in drive
Provide drive guard
SOLUTION
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDES
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES