Monitoring of selected parameters of the belt transmission on a specific design solution

Abstract

Belt drives have been used for decades to transmit power from a drive unit to an end device in a variety of applications. There is constant scientific, technical and technological progress in the production and use of belts, which has led to a variety of types and types of belts. Belt drives have several advantages over other methods of power transmission, including light weight, affordability, and the ability to be used as a slip clutch. As the requirements for V-belts increase, so does the required quality of the offered belts. When analyzing belt transmissions, it is also possible to examine their influence on other components of the machine or equipment on which they are installed. If the belt drive transmits large forces, this can have consequences on the bearings and other parts of the transmission. It is therefore essential to ensure that belt drives are optimally designed and installed to minimize potential damage to other components. On the designed specific design solution for testing belt transmissions, the actual revolutions of the input and output pulleys were monitored, the belt float was measured using high-precision distance measurement sensors, and the vibrations were measured using a magnetically fixed sensor. During the experimental measurements, parameters such as belt tension, input speed and output load were changed. The experimental measurements themselves were carried out on three A1450Lw 13x1420Li belts of the same dimensions, but manufactured by other manufacturers (Optibelt, Rubena and Gufero).