If
stored as per the instructions, V-belts
can be stored for several years without
anynoticeable influence on their features.
Storage on shelves
is the best and least space demanding
method.
If suspended, the
peg diameter must be at least 12 x the
belt height. Consequently, never use
ordinary steel hooks, nails or similar
objects
Storage Conditions
The temperature
in the storage room should be 10 - 25oC, and
the relative humidity must not exceed 65%
Direct sunlight on V-belts
and sources of heat near the belts must be
avoided.
V-belts should not be
stored near chemicals, oil and grease, acids
and and other substances which degrade rubber
and textiles.
Maintenance
In addition
to checking the belt tension, regular checks
should be made to ensure that the drive is
not soiled with oil or dirt and that the V-belts
and pulleys are not damaged.
The V-belts can be cleaned
with a mixture of glycerol and alcohol at
the ratio of 1:10. Never use strong degreasing
agents such as petrol, turpentine, diluents
etc.
Belt dressing, regardless
of its nature, must not be used.
Replacement
If a V-belt in a belt set is damaged, the entire
belt set must be replaced.
A belt set must not consist of different belt
makes.
Influence of heat
High temperatures
are damaging and will reduce belt life. Sealed
shields and other objects which prevent free
circulation of air should therefore be avoided.
If the driven unit radiates
strong heat, the belts should be protected
with shielding.
