Appendix Q: How to Measure, Assemble and Install Link Belt
How to Measure
Pull belt tight around sheaves to
check hand tight length, overlapping
the last two tabs with two holes in
matching links as shown. Count the
number of links and remove one link
for every 24 of O/3L, A/4L and B/5L
Sections and one link for every 20
of C and D Sections. This gives the
correct installed belt length and will
ensure optimum belt tension when running.
Disassembly
1. Hold belt upside down. Bend back as far as pos-
sible; hold with one hand. Twist one tab 90 degrees
parallel with slot.
2. Pull end of link over tab.
3. Rotate belt end with tab 90 degrees.
4. Pull belt end through two links.
Assembly
1. Hold belt with tabs pointing outward.
2. Place end tab through two links at once.
3. Flex belt further and insert second tab through end
link by twisting tab with thumb.
4. Ensure tab returns to position across belt. Reverse
belt so tabs run inside.
Installation
1. Turn belt with tabs to the inside before installing.
2. Determine direction of drive rotation.
3. Align belt directional arrow (
←
) with drive rotation.
4. Fit belt in nearest groove of smaller sheave.
5. Roll belt onto larger sheave, turning the drive slowly.
Belt may seem very tight; this is okay. Do not jog
motor.
6. Check to see all tabs are still in their correct position
and are not twisted out of alignment.
7. For multiple belt drives, work belt from groove to
groove. On particularly wide drives, it may be easier
to install half the belts from the inboard side and half
from the outboard.
IMPORTANT
Every tenth link is designated with an arrow (
←
). For
multiple belt drives, ensure that each belt has the same
number of links.
IMPORTANT
Turn belt inside out (as shown) to ensure easy assembly
and disassembly.
Figure Q1: Multi-
link drive belt
Figure Q2: Disassemble multi-link drive belt
Figure Q3: Assemble multi-link drive belt
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