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CORRECTING PULLEY MISALIGNMENT
1.
Correct vertical angularity by shimming the moveable
machine using precut 304 stainless steel shims. Correction
of this angular misalignment can be observed on the
reflector.
2. Correct offset by adjusting the moveable pulley or machine
axially. This correction can also be observed on the reflector
unit.
3. Correct horizontal angularity by adjusting the moveable
machine laterally. This can be viewed on the laser
transmitter during adjustment.
By following the three steps above, alignment of the belt drives
should be completed quickly. However, one alignment
correction may affect other alignment conditions, so the
procedures above may need to be repeated until the system is
completely aligned.
Good alignment is achieved when the transmitter laser line and
the corresponding reflected laser line coincide with the
reference lines on the reflector and laser transmitter
respectively.
Good Alignment
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EZ ALIGN is a registered trademark of Gates Corporation
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD PULLEY ALIGNMENT
Good pulley alignment increases belt drive reliability and
efficiency by reducing premature wear or failure of pulleys,
belts and bearings. Pulleys can be aligned using conventional
string and straight-edge methods, but this is often time
consuming and prone to error.
GATES EZ ALIGN
®
is a laser system specifically designed for
the alignment of belt driven equipment. Patented and proven
reflected laser beam technology significantly helps to reduce
drive installation time, manpower and potential errors
associated with pulley alignment and installation.
The
GATES EZ ALIGN
®
system uses a return beam angle that is
twice the angle of incidence, so the reflected beam travels
twice the distance, dramatically enhancing accuracy. Alignment
is indicated with great accuracy, resulting in labor savings and
increased production uptime.
Straight-Edge Method
String Line Method
