Drive Design Manual

Services Media No.
6026
Power Transmission Belts Engineering Guide
Habasit Solutions in motion
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Contents
Introduction The history of flat belt power transmission The flat belt as a versatile machine element The flat belt compared to the V-belt drive Power transmission belts HabaDRIVE The belt concept Product key data Belt selection and calculation Gathering the drive data Selection of the optimal belt type Calculation by POWER-SeleCalc Technical belt data Belt length Tensile force for 1% elongation (k1% value) Shaft load Nominal peripheral force Design guidelines General drive design Flat belt pulleys Bearings Tensioning device Special flat belt drives Tangential belt drive Spindle tape drive Live roller conveyor drive Multi pulley drive (power branching) Angular drive (mule drive) Half-cross drive Belt fabrication Flexproof joining system (finger joint) Thermofix joining system Belt Installation Safety regulations First-time installation Installation of strong belts; re-installation Belt maintenance and trouble-shooting Belt maintenance Trouble-shooting
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Belt Storage and Handling Storage conditions Symbols and units
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Questionnaire: power transmission belts Questionnaire: tangential belt The Habasit Solution
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Introduction
The history of at belt power transmission
Belts, ropes and chains have been used as traction devices for centuries. Babylonians and Assyrians used chains for the first time for water drawing machines. By 1430, endless rope haulage was used to drive grinding devices, and in the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci (1452 to 1519) link chains are shown. During the course of industrialization, which started with the invention of the steam engine in the 18th century, the power transmission drive with flat belts made of chrome leather became the indispensable basis for industrial production. The power generated centrally by the steam engine was transmitted to individual production machines via long transmission shafts. Leonhard Euler (mathematician, 17071783) authored the first theoretical essays on the traction mechanism. Based on these essays, the engineer Johann Albert Eytelwein (17641848) established his rope friction equation in 1808, an equation that is still indispensable for calculating frictionally engaged drives. At the same time, traction mechanisms continued to develop at a rapid pace. Due to the introduction of the electric motor, its application as an individual drive, and the drawbacks of the leather belt (friction degradation; waning tension; vibration-stimulation, noise, and accidentprone mechanical joints), the power transmission belt was temporarily displaced.
The invention of polyamide in the Second World War presented an opportunity to Fernand Habegger (engineer and founder of Habasit AG Switzerland, 19211992) to create a flat belt with stable and predictable elastic characteristics which could be made endless by a glued joint. At that time, chrome leather was adhered to the polyamide traction layer as a friction cover. Todays modern, fully synthetic, high-duty power transmission flat belts are equipped with a strong and resilient traction layer made of polyamide, polyester or aramide, and with wear-resistant, oil and grease resistant friction covers made of NBR-rubber (elastomer) that provide a high degree of consistent friction between belt and pulleys. High efficiency synthetic flat belts are currently being used in all areas of power transmission technology due to their versatility, energy saving properties, and outstanding reliability.
Introduction
The history of at belt power transmission
Examples of power transmission flat belt applications:
Flat belt driven 160 ton press
Tangential belt drives on spinning machines
Flat belt driven industry fan
Flat belt driven live roller conveyor
Twisted flat belt drive on a textile machine
Introduction
The flat belt as a versatile machine element
The power transmission flat belt can be used in many forms of power transmission. Basically it is known as a two pulley drive (open drive), consisting of a driving pulley, a driven pulley and the belt. However, the flat belt can be used in a great number of design variations. Here some typical examples:
Two pulley drive (open drive)
Multi pulley drive (power branching)
Angular drive
Half-cross drive
Spindle tape drive
Tangential belt drive
Live roller conveyor drive
Details are available in the chapter on Special flat belt drives.

= driving pulley
Introduction
The flat belt compared to the V-belt drive
Based on the fundamental technical differences, the flat belt drive offers considerable benefits compared to the V-belt drive.
The V-belt drive
The at belt drive
Frictional engagement between the lateral wedge surfaces require a large cross-section and high stiffness of V-belts High energy loss due to cyclic bending
Frictional engagement on the outer pulley surface require only a small cross-section and make at belts very exible Negligible energy loss due to cyclic bending
Wedging IN
Pulling OUT V-belts are wedging in grooves and pulling out from grooves Energy loss and high wear No grooves required, consequently no wedging in and pulling out from grooves No energy loss and negligible wear
Consequential benets of the at belt drive: Higher efciency, hence considerable energy savings Longer service life of belts and pulleys Cleaner operation, longer service life of air lters Longer service life means less down time and higher productivity Constant tension, no re-tension required, maintenance-free Smoother operation, lower noise generation
Power transmission belts HabaDRIVE

The belt concept
Habasit has developed the HabaDRIVE range of power transmission belts to allow you to choose the most suitable belt for your specific application. The concept is based on the three traction layer materials used:
Polyester
power transmission belts
Polyamide
Aramide
The versatile belt

Outstanding price-to-value ratio
The hard-working belt

Well known for its reliability and long service life
The sophisticated belt

Best choice for long belts Short take-up and highest accuracy for numbers of revolutions (rpm) and belt speed
First choice of machine manufacturers Robust and highly resilient, copes and end users worldwide with intermittent overload and high temperatures (up to 100 C)
TC Low energy consumption Highly flexible Simple to join Reliable performance

Application as/for Tangential drive Multiple pulley drive Live roller drive Double-sided power transmission Design and materials
TCF-xxEL
Low energy consumption Grooves enable high grip Highly flexible Simple to join
S Resilient Shock resistant
A Resilient Shock resistant Grooves enable high grip
TF Low energy consumption Highly flexible Simple to join High E-modulus

e.g.: TC-55ER

e.g.: TCF -20EL

e.g.: S-250H

e.g.: A-2

e.g.: TF -50
Friction cover (Material) Traction layer (Material) Reverse cover (Material) Operating temperature admissible (continuous) Fabrication/ joining system
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NBR-Rubber
NBR-Rubber
NBR-Rubber
NBR-Rubber
NBR-Rubber Aramide NBR-Rubber
1)
Polyester NBR-Rubber Hamid
Polyamide NBR-Rubber NBR-Rubber (protection cover)
1)
20 C / 70 C 4 F / 158 F Flexproof (adhesive-free)
20 C / 100 C 4 F / 212 F Thermofix
20 C / 65 C 4 F / 149 F Flexproof (adhesive-free)
except TF -15H (Hamid)

Product key data
The table below lists the key data of the most commonly used HabaDRIVE belts. For detailed and up-to-date product data, contact www.habasit.com
Pulley diameter minimum with counter flection [mm] Tensile force for 1 % elongation per unit of width [N/mm] (k1 % after running in) Double-sided power transmission, tangential drives
Polyester
TC-
TCF-
Polyamide
S-
A-
Aramide
TF-
TC-10EF TC-20EF TC-20/25EF TC-35ER TC-35/30ER TC-35/35ER TC-55ER TCF-20EL TCF-35EL TCF-55EL TCF-20H TCF-50H S-10/15 S-18/20 S-18/30 S-33/40 S-33/50 S-140H S-141H S-250H S-250HR S-251H S-321H S-390H S-391H A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 TF-10 TF-15 TF-15H TF-22 TF-33 TF-50 TF-75T TF-75TE
1.8 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.5 3.0 2.6 3.0 3.5 1.5 2.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 1.7 2.3 2.3 2.6 3.0 3.2 3.2 4.0 2.7 3.4 5.0 6.8 1.7 2.0 1.5 2.4 3.0 3.9 4.4
25 25 50 50 50 70 70 80 100 150 25 60 40 60 60 125 125 40 40 100 100 100 125 160 160 60 125 300 450 25 30 30 60 100 125 200
5 10 11 18 18 18 25 10 18 25 10 24 4.4 8 8 13 13 4.8 4.8 11 11 11 13 14 14 7.5 12 21 30 10 15 15 22 33 50 75
Applicable Not applicable All data are approximate values under standard climatic conditions: 23 C/73 F, 50 % relative humidity (DIN 50005/ISO 554), and are based on the Habasit master joining method.
Nominal peripheral force per unit of width [N/mm] 10 21 23 38 38 38 53 21 38 53 20 48 12 22 22 37 37 13 13 29 29 29 35 38 38 22 36 63 92 10 15 15 22 33 50 75
Thickness [mm]
Belt group
Belt code
Belt selection and calculation

Drive data
In order to guarantee problem-free running and to benefit from the features of a power transmission belt, the following three factors must be defined: Belt type Belt width Initial elongation If one of the three factors changes, the belt must be re-calculated. The professional specification of power transmission belts comprises the following steps: 1. Gathering the drive data 2. Selection of the optimal belt type 3. Calculation of the required belt dimensions Initial elongation
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Belt type
Belt width
Gathering the drive data In order to select the optimal belt type and to calculate the required belt dimensions it is crucial to have exact information on the application, the drive data and the operating conditions. For the calculation of a common two-pulley power transmission belt the following data are required: PM n1 n2 d1 d2 c = = = = = = motor power or power to be transmitted [kW] number of revolutions of driving pulley [1/min] number of revolutions of driven pulley [1/min] diameter of driving pulley [mm] diameter of driven pulley [mm] center distance [mm]
Please use the Questionnaires (see Appendix). These should be copied, completed and forwarded to the person responsible for belt selection and calculation.
Selection of the optimal belt type The optimal belt type can be determined by reference to the Belt selection chart on the following page. If the Habasit POWER-SeleCalc program is available, use the easy to handle Belt Selector in order to select the optimal belt type. For further support please contact your Habasit partner.
Start
Continous temperature higher 70C Yes
No
1) Examples
Great intertia forces and heavy shock load Yes

1)
of applications with great inertia forces and heavy shock loads: Piston pumps, piston compressors, rolling mills, reciprocating frame saws, coppers, beater mills, stone crushers, calenders, etc.
No
Yes
Double sided power transmission required No Yes No
Priority: Shortest take-up Highest accuracy of rpm Priority: Low energy consumption
No
Priority: Short take-up High accuracy of rpm
Yes
No Yes
Selection of the optimal belt type
No Yes Robust belt required / Price sensitive
High abrasion resistance
Yes
No
Double sided power transmission required
Yes
No
TCF-xxH
TC-
TCF-xxEL
TF-
A-
S-xx/yy
S-xxx/H
Polyester power transmission belts
Aramide power transmission belts
Polyamide power transmission belts
HabaDRIVE - Selection 2006-12-21
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Calculation by POWER-SeleCalc
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The Habasit POWER-SeleCalc program enables the user to perform a belt selection in terms of machine and environmental influences, and to calculate the technical drive data such as belt width, initial elongation, static and dynamic shaft load, effective belt length, etc. of two pulley drives, drives with tension pulley, and tangential belt drives, in a quick and easy way.
Single stage drive / open drive (two pulley drive) Selection / input mask Belt selector mask Result printout
Tangential belt drive Selection / input mask
Further input maskt
Result screen
Option: Printout of Product Data Sheets
Drive configuration input / selection mask
The Habasit POWER-SeleCalc program can be ordered free of charge via our website www.habasit.com, by e-mail [email protected], or by contacting your Habasit partner.
Technical belt data

Belt length
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In belting technology, there are a few special expressions and technical data which need a brief explanation. Belt length The length of power transmission flat belts can be expressed in three ways: Geometric belt length (lg) Effective belt length (leff) Shortened belt length (ls) For common two pulley drives, the difference between geometric and effective belt length is negligible. However, in specific applications, e.g. short centre distance and/or relatively thick belts, limited take-up etc., greater calculation accuracy is necessary. Please note that the theoretical considerations below are automatically taken into consideration when using the POWER-SeleCalc calculation program. Geometric belt length (lg) The geometric belt length means the inner circumference of an un-tensioned belt drive on the assumption that the belt is infinitely thin. The belt thickness and the position of the neutral layer are not considered.
Exact formula for the calculation of the geometric belt length of a two pulley drive:
(dl ds ) (180 ) lg = 2c s in + d s + dl + [mm] 180 2 2

c ds dl = = = = center distance [mm] diameter of small pulley [mm] diameter of large pulley [mm] arc of contact on small pulley []
Technical belt data

Belt length
Effective belt length (leff) The effective belt length is the length of the neutral layer of an un-tensioned belt. It is identical with the fabrication length.
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Exact formula for calculation of the effective belt length of a two pulley drive:
(dl ds ) (180 ) [mm] leff = 2c s in + d s + dl + 4 s + 180 2 2

c ds dl s = = = = = center distance [mm] diameter of small pulley [mm] diameter of large pulley [mm] position of the neutral layer measured from running side [mm] arc of contact on small pulley []
In machines with defined take-up displacement, where the belt is elongated to a fixed end position, usually the center distance for the tensioned belt (c) is known.
The effective length (fabrication length) of the un-tensioned belt has to be calculated accordingly:
(dl ds ) (180 ) leff = 2 ( c x ) s in + d s + dl + 4 s + 180 2 2

c x = center distance of tensioned belt [mm] = take-up displacement [mm]
[mm]
Formula for the calculation of the take-up displacement (x):

x = leff o 2 100
leff
o
= effective length of the un-tensioned belt [mm] = initial elongation [%]
Technical belt data

Belt length
Shortened belt length (ls) In applications without any tensioning device at all, the belt must be fabricated shorter by the amount equal to the required initial elongation.
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The basic formula for the calculation of the shortened belt length (ls), that is the fabrication length, is:
ls = 100 l l = 100 + o 1 + o 100
[mm]
= length of the tensioned belt [mm] = initial elongation [%]
Usually the geometric belt length (lg), this means the inner circumference of the tensioned belt, is known. The position of the neutral layer (s) has therefore to be considered in the formula for the calculation of the shortened belt length:
100 lg + ( 2s ) 100 + o
ls =
[mm]
Note: If the drive is equipped with a tensioning device, but the available take-up displacement is not sufficient to obtain the effectively calculated take-up displacement (x), the belt may be partially shortened.
Technical belt data

Tensile force for 1% elongation (k1% value)
The k1% value indicates the tensile force per unit of belt width that is required to elongate it by 1% [N/mm].
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Tensile force for 1% elongation after running-in (k1%a.r.i.) The correlation of force and elongation of synthetic material is influenced by the elapsed time after stretching, temperature and humidity. While the influence of temperature and humidity is quite complex (and will not be further discussed here), the influence of time on force/elongation behavior after stretching synthetic material cannot be neglected. In the following it is described what happens when a synthetic material, like a power transmission belt, is elongated: To achieve elongation a certain tensile force (F) is required. At the end of the elongation the tensile force immediately starts to decrease, first considerably, later moderately, until the force remains constant. The explanation for this is a microscopic displacement of molecular chains against each other. This viscoelastic phenomenon is called relaxation. Habasit considers the relaxation of power transmission belts by measuring the k1% value after the relaxation phase or running-in time period.
This is why the value is called k1% after running-in: k1% a.r.i. = tensile force for 1% elongation per unit of width after running-in [N/mm] The k1% a.r.i. is the decisive value for calculating the required belt width and the resulting shaft load after belt relaxation.
Technical belt data

Shaft load Nominal peripheral force
Shaft load The described relaxation phenomena directly influence the shaft load. If a power transmission belt is tensioned to the required initial elongation, the resulting shaft load will be at maximum (FWpeak) immediately after elongation. Where the belt is tensioned to a constant elongation, the shaft load decreases over the course of time. While the shaft load reduction is relatively large at first (the main part of the belt relaxation takes place within the first 2-3 hours after tensioning), it gradually tapers off until the shaft load remains constant (FWa.r.i.).
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The highest shaft load (FWpeak), appearing immediately after elongation, is about 40% to 50% higher than the shaft load after relaxation or after running-in (FWa.r.i.), depending on belt type and elongation conditions. This fact must be considered when specifying shafts and bearings (see the chapter on Design guidelines, bearings), in the engineering of the drive frame, as well as during belt installation (see the chapter on Belt installation). Habasits shaft load indications refer to the situation after relaxation, after running-in respectively. We distinguish between the static shaft load (at standstill, FWs) and the dynamic shaft load (in operaion FWd), where centrifugal forces are considered. Note: Where the belt is tensioned by a constant force, mechanical force (hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder or spring) or by force of gravity, the shaft load remains constant, but the belt changes its length. This means it elongates after tensioning due to relaxation, until the length remains constant.
Nominal peripheral force The nominal peripheral force (FUN) indicates the force which can be transferred from the circumference of the drive pulley to the belt in Newton per unit of belt width [N/mm]. The FUN is the product of the k1% after running-in (k1%a.r.i.) and the admissible elongation (adm) of the belt, considering the coefficient of friction () between belt and steel pulley. The admissible elongation is determined by extensive tests for each belt type. Note: The nominal peripheral force indicates the effective strength of a power transmission flat belt.
Design guidelines
General drive design
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Flat belt drives transmit power by friction. This fact means that the belt needs to be pressed onto the periphery of the pulley with a certain force. This force creates a shaft load which has to be borne by the shafts and bearings. Finally, the installation has to take up all forces without appreciable distortion. This leads to the following conclusions: The drive structure must be rigid and distortionresistant, i.e. machine frame, shaft bearings and motor mounting must be sized in accordance with the maximum developed tension forces and related shaft loads. All shaft and roller axes coming into contact with the belt must be perpendicular to the belt running axis. The installation must be grounded (electrically connected with the earth potential) in order to prevent an electrostatic charge. Exercise caution with synthetic-supported bearings or mobile installations on rubber wheels!
a) Example of an appropriate, distortion-resistant bearing support
b) Example of an inappropriate design 1 Weak and non-distortion-resistant design of the bearing support 2 Bearings supported by rubber rings (mechanically weak and cause electrostatic charge)
Design guidelines
Flat belt pulleys
Pulley material For peripheral speeds of v 35 m/s, it is preferable to choose cast iron pulleys. For v > 35 m/s, use steel pulleys or cast iron pulleys of higher strength.The above data refer to solid pulleys and center disc pulleys. Injection-molded pulleys of duroplastic material are becoming common for weight and cost reasons. In general it is not recommended to use duroplastic pulleys for driving or driven pulleys due to the low heat conductivity of synthetic material which can result in inadmissible temperatures of the pulleys and belt. Aluminum pulleys and rollers have to be anodized. However, premature wear and blackening of the pulleys has been observed. Pulley dimensions Pulley diameter and width depends on the requirements and geometric data of the application. Pulley width The width of the pulleys should be at least 1.05 to 1.1 times belt width bo. Pulley diameter The required transmission ratio for the application must be observed. The minimum pulley diameter according to the flat belt product data sheet must be respected. The maximum diameter is usually limited by the size of the installation, often by the belt safety guard. General rule: The larger the pulley diameters, the higher the belt speed and, consequentially, the lower the shaft load. Basically, pulleys may have any dimensions. Whenever possible, however, pulleys with a standard diameter according to ISO 22 should be used.
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Pulley crown To prevent the flat belts from running off, at least one of the pulleys has to be crowned, preferably the larger pulley, or the pulley with the largest arc of contact. It is recommended that the shape of the profile should be a regular, symmetrical curve. Do not use conical or cylindrical-conical shaped pulleys, and avoid sharp edges under all circumstances.
Commercial pulleys are usually crowned according to ISO 22. If Habasit flat belts are used, the height of the crown can be reduced because of their superior lateral rigidity and subsequent excellent tracking properties. Recommended crown heights see table on the following page.
Design guidelines
Flat belt pulleys
Recommended crown height:
Pulley diameter acc. to ISO 22 Crown height acc. to ISO 22 Not recommended [mm] Pulley width [mm] 280, 315, 355, 400 b 250 b 280
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Recommended crown height (h) [mm] Pulley width b acc. to ISO 22 [mm]
[mm] 40 50 63 71 80 90 100 112 125 140 160 180 200 224 250 280 315 355 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 1120 1250 1400 1600 1800 2000
20, 25, 32, 40, 50
63, 71, 80, 90, 100
112, 125, 140, 160
180, 200, 244, 250
0.3
0.3 0.3
0.3
0.3
0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.4 0.4
0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7
0.8
1.0
1.0
0.9 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.2
0.6 0.7
0.8 0.7 0.8 0.9
0.9 1.1 1.0 1.2
1.2
1.5
1.5
2.0
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.8
2.5
For recommendations regarding pulley diameters > 2000 mm, please contact your Habasit partner.
Crown heights greater than indicated in the table above may result in a loss of guiding effect, especially with laterally stiff belts.
Design guidelines
Flat belt pulleys
Correlation of crown (h) and manufacturing radius (R)
R = h b2 + 2 8h
[mm]
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b arc s in 2R b h = tg 2 2
[mm]
The higher the arc of contact, the better the tracking effect of crowned pulleys.
Pulley running surface Clean and smooth running surfaces increase the efficiency and service life of power transmission belts. The running surface of driving pulleys must not be too smooth, due to the risk of stick-slip and noise creation, and not too rough (no knurled surfaces!) as this can cause excessive belt wear and premature belt failure. Habasits recommendation for the roughness of the running surface: Ra = 6.3 to 3.2 m (attainable by normal tooling on a lathe) Ra = arithmetical mean deviation of the profile according to ISO 4287 For small pulley and roller diameters (approx. 200 mm) a smoother surface is possible, but not necessary, e.g. Ra = 1.6 m (only attainable on a precision lathe with high accuracy). Avoid smoother surface roughness than Ra = 3.2 m on large and wide driving and driven pulleys due to the risk of stick-slip. The indication Rz (ten point height) is deleted as an ISO parameter, as well as the indication N, the roughness grade according to ISO 1302. Pulley balance quality For peripheral speeds up to v = 30 m/s and diameter d = 355 mm, pulleys are usually balanced in one plane, quality grade G 1.6, according to ISO 1940 (VDI 2060). For higher peripheral speeds of v > 30 m/s and diameter d > 355 mm, pulleys are best dynamically balanced in two planes.
Design guidelines
Flat belt pulleys
Flanged pulleys
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Avoid flanged pulleys and flanged rollers because there is a risk of belt damage if the belt runs onto the flanges. In exceptional cases, e.g. where long tangential belts have to be kept in the right position during instalation, flanged pressure rollers may be acceptable. However, the belt should not touch the flanges during normal operation. The width of the running surface should be 20% to 30 % wider than the belt width (bo). The flange height (hr) should be about the same as the belt thickness and should be undercut to minimize the contact area with the belt.
Design guidelines
Bearings
Bearing selection and specification Selection and specification of bearings according to the manufacturers guidelines.
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Bearing load It is a prerequisite for the determination of the bearing load to know the shaft load created by the tensioned belt (see the chapter on Technical belt data, Shaft load). When using the POWER-SeleCalc calculation program, both the static shaft load (FWs) and the dynamic shaft load (FWd), are determined while calculating the belt. Please consider when specifying the bearings that the highest shaft load (FWpeak), appearing for a short time immediately after elongation, is about 40 % to 50 % higher than the indicated shaft load FWs or FWd. Note: In rare cases, e.g. if a very strong belt is unusually fast elongated, the shaft load appearing for a short time immediately after the first elongation can be up to 100% higher than the indicated shaft load in the POWER-SeleCalc calculation program. If the basis for the calculation of the bearing load, the shaft load (FW), is known, the actual bearing load can be calculated as follows: One-side bearing arrangement
Load on bearing A = F W c1 c 2 c2 c1 c2
[N]
Load on bearing B = F W
[N]
Two-side bearing arrangement

Load on bearing A = F W c 2 c1 c2
[N]
Load on bearing B = F W
c1 c2
[N]
It goes without saying that the resulting bearing load must not exceed the admissible bearing load indicated in the bearing data sheet. If the calculated maximal bearing load that appears is close to the limit or exceeds the admissible load of the bearings used, the following measures can be taken: If possible increase pulley diameters in order to reduce the shaft load Choose a belt tension system using mechanical force (hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder or spring) or force of gravity (constant shaft load). Tension the belt in two steps when installing (see the chapter on Belt installation, two step tensioning). Note: Contrary to the wide-spread opinion, the shaft load and the resulting bearing load of power transmission flat belts are not higher, but about the same as in other non-positive driving elements such as V-belts and poly-V-belts, provided that they are installed properly.
Design guidelines
Tensioning device
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Correct and sufficient initial elongation is a pre-requisite for trouble-free operation of power transmission flat belts. The calculated initial elongation (o) must be observed! One has to distinguish between drive systems with variable centre distance, systems with defined take-up, systems with tensioning pulley, and systems with no tensioning device. Systems with variable centre distance The most common system for two pulley drives. Usually the motor is mounted on an adjustable base. The belt is tensioned by moving the base. After tensioning, the base is fixed with screws.
Sufficient tensioning length in the direction of x must be provided corresponding to installation and belt length tolerance due to the influences of temperature and humidity on the belt length (namely the polyamide traction layer) etc. Further-more, the shaft has to be adjusted square to the belt running axis by adjusting the angle.
Recommended take-up of the tensioning device: x r 3 x x xr Position of the pulley with un-tensioned belt Position of the pulley after tensioning to initial elongation o Effective required take-up displacement [mm] Recommended take-up of the tensioning device [mm]
Systems with defined take-up Due to the well-defined take-up displacement (the belt is elongated to a fixed end position), improper adjustment of the required initial elongation during installation can be avoided.
leff l c x
= effective length (fabrication length) of the un-tensioned belt [mm] = length of tensioned belt [mm] = center distance of tensioned belt [mm] = take-up displacement [mm]
Machines with defined take-up displacement appear to be an intelligent and user-friendly solution. However, the system has some drawbacks:
Design guidelines
Tensioning device
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1. The effective belt length (fabrication length, leff) must be produced with a high level of accuracy. Small differences in length may cause considerable deviations in belt tension. This is especially true with a short belt length and/or belts with a high modulus of elasticity (high k1% value). Observing the exact belt fabrication length is highly important with this system! Recommended fabrication length tolerance: 0/- yy mm. Deviations in belt length cannot be compensated for on such a machine design. Re-tensioning is impossible. Problems including slip and premature belt wear result if the belt is too long. 2. Influences on the belt dimension due to temperature or humidity changes (polyamide belts) cannot be compensated for and may lead to an increase or decrease in the shaft load. 3. Tensioning can be done by a hand-driven spindle, which is quite a slow process that allows the belt to relax. Other methods, such as a knee-lever or pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder, tension the belt very fast, causing high belt stress and high shaft load before the belt relaxes, leading to excessive bearing and shaft load. Abrupt tensioning, e.g. provided by hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, may damage aramide belts (TF -range). 4 This kind of tensioning device is often designed for one particular belt type. Changing later to another belt type can lead to problems.
Systems with tensioning pulley In this system, the center distance between the driving and the driven pulley is fixed. A tensioning pulley, preferably placed on the slack side (less tensioning forces required), pushes the belt and thus provides the required initial elongation. The required pushing force can be provided by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, spring load, or by a gravity system. The Habasit POWER-SeleCalc calculation program automatically determines the shaft load of all three pulleys and the required take-up. Systems without tensioning device Old drive designs sometimes have no tensioning device at all. In this case the belt has to be forced onto the pulleys by hand. In systems without tensioning device the required initial elongation (o) is determined by reducing the length to the shortened belt length (ls), which is the fabrication length. It is important to pay attention when installing the belt. Twisting and excessive lateral forces to the belt, etc. must be avoided. Aramide belts (TF-range) are not recommended for use in such applications due to the risk of damaging the traction layer during installation.
Special at belt drives

Overview In addition to the classical two pulley drive, there are many different drive applications where the flat power transmission belt is the ideal solution. The following drive systems are presented in this chapter: Tangential belt drive Spindle tape drive Live roller drive Multi pulley drive (power branching) Mule drive Half-cross drive
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Introduction to the tangential belt drive The tangential belt drive is mainly used in the tex tile industry for driving spindles on ring spinning, open-end spinning, twisting and texturizing machines. In principle, this is a tangential drive where the power is not transmitted to a single driven pulley but to an array of spindles or rotors. The spindles (rotors) are arranged in a linear manner with the belt pressed against them by pressure rollers to drive them tangentially. This is why it is referred to as a tangential belt drive. Tangential belt drives may have various arrangments, depending on the machine manufacturer, type and size of machines, etc. The most important systems are described in the following, without claim to completeness. The advantages and weaknesses described are general statements, which can be compensated for by special machine designs or special belt types, depending on the situation.

Single belt / single drive system The tangential belt is driven on one end of the machine by a drive pulley and on the other end diverted by one or two rollers to return to the drive. The belt is normally driven on its inner side; on the outer side it drives hundreds of spindles or rotors.
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Ring spinning
Open-end spinning
Advantages of the system Simple drive principle Large pulleys, few ections, no counter ection long belt service life Easy belt installation
Weaknesses of the system Strong belts required, thus high shaft and bearing load heavy machine design long take-up displacement 1) Signicant deviation of spindle rpm from rst to last spindle 1) Demanding belt tracking Efciency not optimal If belt fails all spindles (rotors) are out of production
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Single belt / dual drive system The tangential belt is driven by two motors placed at both ends of the machine. This reduces the power to be transmitted per motor and belt to 50 % compared with the one-belt-one-drive system.
Advantages of the system Lower strength belts required compared with the single belt / single drive system, thus smaller shaft and bearing load lighter machine design Automatic speed control and adjustment of variable speed motors is less demanding compared with multi drive systems Large pulleys, few ections, no counter exion long belt service life Easy belt installation
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Weaknesses of the system Deviation of spindle rpm from rst to last spindle conderable 1) Demanding belt tracking Greater efciency compared with the single belt / single drive, but still not optimal If belt fails, all spindles (rotors) are out of production
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Single belt / multi drive system With the multi motor drive, the tangential belt is driven by several motors arranged in regular intervals around the machine. As a consequence, lower strength tangential belts can be used. Machines with such a group drive have been produced to 60 meters in length, containing as many as 1500 spindles.
The number of revolutions of the individual motors must be perfectly synchronized and the diameter of the driving pulleys have to be in a narrow tolerance, otherwise the belt assumes the stresses of equalizing the speed, resulting in premature belt wear and reduced belt service life. Advantages of the system Lower strength belts required compared with the single belt / single drive system, thus smaller shaft and bearing load lighter machine design High efciency, low energy consumption Minimal difference in spindle rpm Premature belt wear, reduced service life and irregular yarn quality result if motors are not perfectly synchronized If belt fails, all spindles (rotors) are out of production Reduced service life due too small pulleys, a high number of reverse bending cycles and because only one side of the belt is used Weaknesses of the system Automatic speed control and adjustment of variable speed motors is technically demanding expensive sensitive

Dual belt drive system Two separately-driven tangential belts, one located on each side of the machine, each drives half of all the spindles, thus reducing the power to be transmitted per belt to 50%. This permits the use of lower strength belts and lower belt tension.
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Advantages of the system Lower strength belts required compared with the single belt / single drive system, thus smaller shaft and bearing load lighter machine design Relatively large pulleys, few ections and counter exions long belt service life If one belt fails, production can still run at 50% until repair is made
Weaknesses of the system Different initial elongation and running conditions for the two belts Difference in spindle rpm between left and right side (due to creep of the main drive) 1) Demanding belt tracking Demanding belt specication Additional time required to replace all belts
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Section (segmented) drive system With the section drive (also called segmented or group drive) a single motor drives a central shaft, which is oriented along the length of the machine. Driving pulleys are fixed on the shaft and drive multiple tangential belts. Each tangential belt drives a small group of spindles, e.g. 24 spindles on each side.
Advantages of the system Lower strength belts required Small difference in spindle rpm between left and right side of the machine High efciency, low energy consumption Time-saving belt installation of endless belts If one belt fails, only limited loss to production until repair is made
Weaknesses of the system Extensive drive system Small pulley diameters, high numbers of reverse bending cycles and belt twists reducing belt service life Accurate belt length required due to dened take-up
Tang Special at belt drives Tangential belt drive ential belt drive
Technical requirements on tangential belts The demands on tangential belts are many and may have different priority, depending on the type of application, machine type, belt speed, operating conditions, maintenance capabilities, etc. Energy saving Modern, exible belts with a high modulus of elasticity, such as polyester fabric (TC-range) and aramide fabric (TF-range), can produce a high degree of efciency and as a consequence, realize considerable savings in energy costs. Long service life, low down-time This highly stressed machine element can still deliver a long service life provided that the belt is selected, installed and maintained according to these guidelines.
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Easy, fast and reliable joining method If belts have to be joined on the machine, an easy joining method producing a uniform, reliable splice is important in order to optimize up-time. The joint (splice) must not lead to belt vibrations. Suitable and constant force/elongation-ratio An optimal force/elongation-ratio (E-modulus, k1%-value), which remains constant throughout the belts service life ensures highly consistent and superior yarn quality, low belt maintenance, and long belt life. High and constant coefcient of friction Tangential belts must transmit the necessary peripheral force without slipping under all operating conditions. This requires a high coefcient of friction of the cover that will remain constant during the entire service life. The normal inuence of humidity, batching oil, bers and other debris must not lead to slipping problems. Vibration-free running For reasons of noise control and yarn quality, as well as with regard to achieving a high service life of the tangential belt, spindle bearings and other machine parts, the belt should provide quiet, vibration-free operation, particularly at the highest running speed. Uniform belt thickness and a homogeneous joining area are, therefore, important belt features. Minimum run-up time After splicing of the thread, the spindle (rotor) brake is released and the spindle (rotor) is again accelerated to its normal operating speed. The run-up time has to be within a time frame of few seconds. This is attainable with a high E-modulus (k1%-value) and a high and consistent friction tangential belt. Perfect tracking, no maintenance To ensure optimum, maintenance-free belt performance and service life, tangential belts must not run off the pulleys and/or whirls during operation. Therefore, proper component alignment and belt tension must be ensured Short take-up The considerable length of todays textile machines should not be additionally increased by the need for a long take-up mechanism. A high E-modulus (k1%-value) of the tangential belt is, therefore, desirable. High accuracy of spindle revolutions Consistent yarn quality is a function of spindle speed accuracy. A high E-modulus (k1%-value) produces less creep in the belt drive, which means a smaller speed difference between the rst and the last spindle, thereby improving yarn quality. Resistant to chemicals Belts must be resistant to typical lubricating chemicals (oil, fat, batching oil, avivage) to ensure consistent 6026BRO.PTB-en0612HQR performance and optimum service.

Recommended product range For new machines with a high focus on low energy consumption: TC-range For highly demanding applications regarding shortest take-up, lowest energy consumption and highest accuracy of rpm: TF -range For older machines, flanged pulleys and very warm environments: S-range Belt calculation If the machine data is known (complete the questionnaire in the appendix), the required belt data can be calculated exactly by means of the POWER-SeleCalc program.
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Note: The calculation of tangential belts is quite demanding, even with the POWER-SeleCalc program, and specific know-how is required. In case of doubt we recommend to contact your Habasit partner to perform or check your calculation. Design recommendations The general statements in the chapter Design guidelines should be observed. Use crowned pulleys and rollers, and avoid flanged pulleys! It is always good to contact your Habasit partner for detailed support. Installation and maintenance The general statements in these chapters (pages 47 53) should be observed.

Spindle tape drive
Introduction The spindle drive is an alternative to the tangential belt. It is used in the textile industry for driving spindles on ring spinning and twisting machines. The spindle tape touches the whirls with an arc of contact of at least 90.
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Technical requirements on spindle tapes High quality spindle tapes must have specic properties such as: Energy saving Modern, exible spindle tapes have a high degree of efciency. As a consequence, considerable energy cost savings can be realized. Easy, fast and reliable joining method Considering that hundreds of spindle tapes per machine have to be made endless, an easy (preferably adhesive-free) and reliable joining method is required. Highest spindle revolution (rpm) Spindle tapes for modern spinning machines must be designed for spindle speeds up to 20,000 rpm and higher. High accuracy of spindle revolution A high modulus of elasticity produces less creep, which means that a smaller speed difference results between the rst and the last spindle, which in turn improves yarn quality. No ber / uff accumulation Spindle tapes must have sharp, clean, smooth edges, and must not accumulate static charges, so that no bers or debris is attracted and sticks to the tape surface, thus reducing friction. Long service life, low down-time A long service life of this highly stressed machine element can be expected. Low speed loss of running spindles when neighbor spindles are stopped When a spindle is braked, it is expected that the adjacent spindles continue to run with negligible loss of speed (objective: uniform yarn quality). High temperature resistance At thread breakage, the spindle will be stopped by a mechanical break. The spindle tape, however, continues to run on the stopped whirl. The resulting temperatures of up to 60 C must be overcome by the spindle tape without any damage. Minimum run-up time After automatic or manual splicing of the thread, the spindle brake is released and the spindle is again accelerated to its nominal number of revolutions. The run-up time must be within a time frame of a few seconds.

Spindle tape drive
Available spindle tapes products W-8 The best energy-saving spindle tape in the world (adhesive-free joint) W-16 TS-5 Stronger version of W-8 (adhesive-free joint) The most popular spindle tape in the world (polyamide type); excellent heat resistance, very robust, long lasting Stronger alternative to TS-5 Suitable when lubricants are present; not applicable for applications requiring the braking (stopping) of spindles.
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TS-55 TS-10
HS-5/HS-55 Economical alternatives to TS-5 and TS-55 (polyamide type)
Belt selection and calculation aids Belt selection is according to the requirements of the machine and customer preferences. Contact your Habasit partner to provide calculations for special requests. Design recommendations The general statements in the chapter Design guidelines should be observed. Installation and maintenance The general statements in these chapters and the following additional statement must be observed. All spindle tapes have two different friction covers. In order to ensure trouble-free, efficient performance of the tapes, it is essential to follow the following rules during installation: High coefficient of friction on driving pulley Low coefficient of friction on spindle whirl

Spindle tape drive
Correlation of material color and coefficent of friction:
Spindle tape type W-8, W-16 TS-5, TS-55, TS-10 HS-5, HS-55 High coefficient of friction on driving pulley side Black Green Green Low coefficient of friction on whirl side Green Yellow Beige
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Correct installation of W-8 and W-16:
Correct installation of TS-5 (HS-5), TS-55 (HS-55) and TS-10:

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Introduction Live roller conveyors (LRC) play an important role in modern materials handling engineering. Piece goods in a broad range of sizes can be carried over shorter or longer distances, in a straight line as well as through curves, with relatively low energy consumption. Transport usually takes place horizontally, although slight inclines are also possible.
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Transported piece good Driving pulley Carrying rollers Pressure rollers Driving belt Return pulley
The goods are transported by a roller conveyor. The rollers are driven by a strong and therefore relatively narrow flat belt. The power transmission between belt and rollers is accomplished by the use of pressure rollers. The transported goods move in the opposite direction to that of the drive belt.

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Flat belt driven LRC are particularly well suited for goods accumulation and subsequent singulation processes. For the selection of the flat belt it is important to know exactly which LRC system will be used.
Live roller conveyor systems
Continuous running
Accumulation
Low pressure accumulation
Zero pressure accumulation
Continuous running system In a continuous running system, the carrying rollers are driven continually. There is no accumulation of goods and thus no stopping of the rollers. Pressure rollers can be fitted therefore in a fixed position. Flat belts with friction covers (NBR) on both sides are used as driving element. Rollers in continuous running systems may also be driven by Polycord round belts a solution that is particularly suited for curves. Accumulation system Where products need to be accumulated on the LRC for subsequent controlled retrieval, a distinction is made between systems where the continuous running belt remains in contact with the rollers while they are blocked by the accumulated goods (low pressure accumulation), and systems where the belt is separated from the rollers (zero pressure accumulation).

Low pressure accumulation On the relatively simple low pressure accumulation system, the belt is pressed against the rollers by a spring-loaded mechanism. If the carried goods are accumulated, e.g. by means of a mechanical stop or gate, the rollers in question stop while the belt continues to run. The surface touching the carrying rollers must be formed so that it can slip with minimum resistance on the stationary rollers, but at the same time have sufficient friction to continue driving the other carrying rollers reliably. On the driving pulley side, the belt must have a high coefficient of friction (preferably NBR rubber cover). Zero pressure accumulation On the more sophisticated zero pressure accumulation system, the pressure rollers are separated from the carrying rollers by mechanical devices during the accumulation process. The goods being carried will stop moving once the rollers are disconnected from the drive. However, if they are to be conveyed further, the pressure rollers are simply returned to their operating position, pressing the drive belt back onto the rollers. In this fashion, different sections of the roller conveyor can be engaged and disengaged from the drive completely independently of each other. The pressure roller lifting device itself can be mechanically, pneumatically or electromechanically operated, while the control sensors are mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or optical. Since in the zero pressure accumulation system there is absolutely no contact between the driving belt and the carrying rollers during accumulation, drive belts with friction covers on both sides (NBR rubber) can be used. This results in increased transport reliability and belt service, and reduced power consumption compared with the low pressure system.
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Technical requirements on live roller driving belts Due to their relatively low belt speeds, the demands regarding running properties are relatively low. However, the belts still have to be robust, because they are often exposed to strong mechanical loads, e.g. due to startstop operation, relative movement on stationary rollers, lateral contact on flanged pulleys, etc. Belt selection Habasit can provide the optimal belt type for every LRC system: LRC system Continuous running system Required belt design Carrying roller side: Adhesive surface * Belt recommendations Power transmission belts: TC-range TCF -20H, TCF -50H TF -range S-range Other possibilities (examples): MAM-5E CM-18/30F
Zero pressure accumulation
Driving pulley side: Adhesive surface *
Low pressure accumulation
Carrying roller side: Non-adhesive surface
Power transmission belts: TF-75T, TF -75TE Other possibilities (examples): MAM-5P FAB-xxE EMB-12EMCH, EMB-20EMCH ENU-20EXBD EMB-27EHBT
Driving pulley side: Adhesive surface *
* NBR rubber by preference
Further belt types are available for special requirements, such as use in cold environments, etc. As an alternative to flat belts, LRC are often equipped with round belts (Polycord, Habicord). For further information please contact your Habasit partner. Calculation aids For driving belt calculations for special requests please contact your Habasit partner. Design recommendations The general statements in the chapter on Design guidelines should be observed. Belt installation and maintenance The general statements in these chapters should be observed. Alternative: HabasitLINK modular belt conveyor As an alternative to the belt driven live roller conveyor system, the HabasitLINK modular belt conveyor can be considered for new installations. For further information see www.habasit.com or contact your Habasit partner.

Multi pulley drive (power branching)
Introduction One drive pulley powers several pulleys via one belt, whereby at least two driven pulleys transmit power to energy-consuming machine parts. Power branching often includes the reverse rotation of driven pulleys (double side power transmission).
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1 Driving pulley 2 Driven pulleys, change of rotating direction 3 Driven pulleys, same rotating direction as driving pulley
Belt selection Selection of the optimal belt type has to be made according to the requirements of the application, customer preferences and cost considerations. Single sided power transmission: A and TCF-xxEL-range Also possible TC-, TF- and S-range Double sided power transmission: TC-, TF- and S-range See also Belt Selection Chart on page 11 or contact your Habasit partner. Belt calculation Please note that multi pulley drives with power branching cannot be calculated by the POWER-SeleCalc program. We recommend that you send the drive data to your Habasit partner for exact calculation. Design recommendations The general statements in the chapter Design guidelines should be observed. Belt installation and maintenance The general statements in these chapters should be observed. The largest circumference circles of all crowned pulleys must be precisely aligned in the same plane to ensure a proper belt tracking response.

Angular drive (mule drive)
Introduction In a angular drive the driving and the driven pulley can be arranged in rectangular position.
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d1 d2 dg b bo c1 c2
= = = = = = =
diameter of driving pulley diameter of driven pulley diameter of guiding rollers pulley width belt width center distance center distance
Recommended product range TC- or TCF-xxEL range Also possible A- and S-range Non-recommended product range Do not use TF-belts (aramide is sensitive regarding twisting and buckling). Belt calculation If the machine data are known, the required belt data can be calculated by the POWER-SeleCalc program. Design recommendations The general statements in the chapter Design guidelines should be observed. The following additional recommendations for angular drives are based on experience: The greater the center distance (c1, c2), the better. It should be at least 10 times the belt width The width of the driving and driven pulley must be 1.5 to 2 times the belt width Crown both the driving and the driven pulley The guiding roller width must be at least 2 times the belt width The guiding rollers must be cylindrically Belt installation and maintenance The general statements in these chapters should be observed.

Half-cross drive
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Introduction The half-cross drive serves to transmit power between two shafts, the axes of which cross at an angle of 1 to 90.
d1 d2 c
= diameter of driving pulley = diameter of driven pulley = center distance
Preconditions The belt must run parallel onto the pulleys (perpendicular to the axis). Running in reverse direction is not possible. Recommended product range TC-range Also possible S-range Not recommended product range Do not use TF-belts (aramide is sensitive regarding twisting and buckling). Belt calculation If the machine data are known, the required belt data can be calculated by the POWER-SeleCalc program. Note: One belt edge experiences additional tensile stress (+, see gure) through distortion. Belts in half-cross drives must therefore be stressed only up to 80% of their performance. This can be taken into consideration by increasing the indicated belt width by approx. 20%.

Half-cross drive
Design recommendations The general statements in the chapter Design guidelines should be observed. The following additional recommendations for half-cross drives are based on experience: The ratio of the small to the large pulley must not exceed 0.4 It is an advantage to make the distance between the axes as big as possible and to choose a narrow belt The greater the center distance (c) the better. It should be at least 10 times the belt width The pulley width must be at least twice the belt width Both pulleys must be designed cylindrically At least one pulley has to be designed in a way that it can be pivoted in plane parallel to its own axis and perpendicular to the other pulley axis. The pulleys must be displaced by the amounts: y 0.5 b0 z (0.10.2) b0 The displacements must be made in such a way that the belt at the driving end is less laterally buckled than at the slack end.
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Belt installation and maintenance The general statements in these chapters should be observed.
Fabrication
Flexproof joining system
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Flexproof joining system (finger joint) Flexproof is a fusion joint used without the addition of adhesive. It ensures simple joining and quick installation.
Advantages
Limitations
Longitudinal exibility, no stiffening of the joint Temperature resistance, not for high operating No thickness difference over the joint low vibration temperatures (limit 60 to 80 C) running Good appearance; quality is easily assessed by visual inspections
Process data See "Joining data sheets" on www.habasit.com
Recommended joining tools (examples) Preparing devices Pressing devices
AF-605
PF-61
AF-100/US
PM-309
Fabrication
Thermox joining system
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Thermofix joining system Thermofix is an adhesive bonded joint. A variety of procedures and adhesives are employed, which are dependent upon belt type.
Advantages Admissible operating temperature up to 100 C
Limitations Belt is slightly stiffer at the joint Quality of joint skills depends on fabricator
Process data See "Joining data sheets" on www.habasit.com
Recommended joining tools (examples) Preparing devices Pressing devices
AT-305
PT-100
PM-309
Belt installation Safety regulations
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Belt installation In order to guarantee problem-free running and to benefit from the features of the flat belt drive, the power transmission belts must be selected and installed correctly. Safety regulations and installation hints must be followed thoroughly.
Safety regulations If touched, running belts can catch parts of the body and objects e.g. clothing, tools, etc. and cause serious bodily injury and machine damage. Switch off the machine using the main switch and ensure that it cannot be switched on again before installation, adjustment or maintenance work is carried out. Power transmission belts should only be installed on the equipment for which they have been selected and calculated according to Habasit documentation. Only qualified personnel who are authorized to perform the required installation and equipment maintenance may perform this work. They must possess the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively perform such work in accordance with the necessary provisions and accident-prevention regulations.
Belt installation
First-time installation
The following recommendations apply to the first installation of endless belts. Proceed as follows: 1. Make sure that the tensioning device is in the innermost position. 2. Check that the shafts are parallel and the pulleys aligned perpendicular to the belt running axis.
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3. The running surfaces of the pulleys must be clean and free from grease, soil and dust. 4. Before installing, trace small measuring marks at a distance of e.g. 1000 mm (recommendation) on the un-tensioned belt. Use a ball-point pen and mark as accurately as possible! Do not place the measuring distance over the joining area.
For short belts or if the control distance on the machine is shorter, choose a shorter measuring mark distance, e.g. 500 mm. The longer the distance between the measuring marks, the higher the tensioning accuracy. 5. Install the belt carefully. Lay it first on the small pulley, then on the large pulley. Do not force the belt over the pulley edges. Do not use unsuitable tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, etc. Special care has to be taken when installing belts with an aramide traction layer (TF-belts). These belts are sensitive to twisting and buckling. 6. Tension flat belt by enlarging the center distance until the distance between the measuring marks has increased by the value of the required (calculated) initial elongation (o)
Belt installation
First-time installation
Example: Required initial elongation o = 2.0% Measuring mark distance of un-tensioned belt: 1000 mm Measuring mark distance of tensioned belt: 1020 mm If the initial measuring mark distance of an un-tensioned belt is not 1000 mm as recommended, adapt the tensioning accordingly. For examples see the table below:
Initial measuring mark distance (un-tensioned belt) [mm] 0.5 201 502.5 753.8 1005 1507.5 2010 Measuring mark distance of tensioned belt [mm] Calculated initial elongation 1.0 1.5 202 203 505 507.5 757.5 761.3 1010 1015 1515 1522.5 2020 2030 o [%] 2.0 204 510 765 1020 1530 2040
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2.5 205 512.5 768.8 1025 1537.5 2050
Never tension a power transmission belt by guesswork; always observe the calculated initial elongation o! If the correct initial elongation is not known, calculate it with the POWER-SeleCalc program or call Habasit application support. In exceptional cases, if no indication is available at all, observe the approximate values:
Initial tension [%] Traction layer Polyamide (PA) Polyerster (PET) Aramide Belt range S, A TC, TCF TF min. 0.5 0.3 0.2 Average range 1.5 2.5 1.0 2.0 0.5 0.8
7. Rotate the belt once or twice by hand. The flat belt must not drift or run off even when the direction of rotation is changed. 8. Check the distance of the measuring marks again. If necessary, tension the belt to the required initial elongation. 9. Fix the screws of the tensioning device. 10. Secure the original protective casing before starting the motor. 11. Make sure that the belt data (type, dimensions, quoted initial elongation, date of installation and maintenance instructions are stored near the machine, e.g. in a self-adhesive envelope stuck on the machine). Installation of aramide belts Power transmission belts with an aramide traction layer (TF -range) must be installed with special care. Do not twist belts with an aramide traction layer and do not tension the belts with sudden or excessive force! The high modulus of elasticity of aramide bres in the TF-belts leads to two special features: The required take-up displacement is extremely short Even a small increase in the initial elongation may lead to a considerable increase in the tensile force and shaft load. Extensive shaft deection or early breakdown of bearings may be the result..
Belt installation
Installation of strong belts and re-installation
Installation of strong belts (two-step tensioning) In applications where a relatively strong belt is being installed on an inappropriately weak drive design we recommend tensioning in two steps:
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1st step: Tension the belt to 60% to 70% of the required initial elongation (1st step) only. Let it relax for 3 to 6 hours 2nd step: Re-tension the belt to the required initial elongation (2nd step = o) Conclusion: Using the two-step tensioning method avoids the maximum peak value of the shaft load (FW peak) appearing when the belt is tensioned in one step to the required initial elongation (o). The shaft load immediately after the first step and after the second step elongation remains below the admissible load (FWadm). The shaft load after relaxation (FWa.r.i.) is not influenced in a negative way by the two-step tensioning method.
Re-installation of used belts
Before (!) releasing the belt, measure and note the distance between two existing or newly-applied measuring marks.
When re-installing the same used belt, tension it until the initial distance between the measuring marks comes up. Follow the directions for first-time installation, fig. 7 to 10
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Provided there has been correct dimensioning and professional installation, Habasits power transmission belts do not usually need to be maintained or re-tensioned. However, regular checks are recommended in order to guarantee problem-free performance of the drive. Cleaning The running surfaces of pulleys must be clean and free from grease and accumulated dust. Dirty belts can be cleaned easily with lukewarm water and soap. Check Look out for changes in the friction cover and joint. Replace the belt if changes are considerable or in the event of damage. Check pulleys for excessive wear. Re-tensioning If the power transmission flat belt no longer transmits the capacity it was calculated for, clean the pulleys and belt and if necessary re-tension it carefully. Prerequisites for trouble free operation Power transmission flat belts are very reliable and long lasting if the following prerequisites are met: The belt should be specified and calculated according to its application The belt type, belt dimensions (width and length) and calculated initial elongation are known The belt joint is made carefully in line with Habasits joining data sheets The belt is carefully installed in accordance with Habasit guidelines, and initial elongation is exactly applied The actual operating conditions correspond to the initial specifications There is no mechanical damage to the belts
Trouble shooting
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The most common problems with power transmission flat belts, their possible causes and recommended action to solve the problems are listed below. If the problem still remains, please contact your Habasit representative. Problem Poor tracking: Belt runs to one side Possible causes Remedies
Pulleys or rollers out of alignment
Belt runs from one to the other pulley side and backwards
Pulleys or rollers covered with dirt Improper pulley or roller crown (usually crowned too high) or no crown at all Pulleys or rollers covered with dirt Belt is running over pulley edges, caused by poor tracking Belt is touching flanges or machine parts, even if it runs straight on
Check that all shafts are parallel and that the pulleys are exactly aligned perpendicular to the belt running axis Clean pulley surfaces Retooling of the pulley shape according to Habasit recommendations Clean pulley surfaces See Poor tracking Avoid allowing belt edges to come into contact with flanges or other machine parts Avoid flanged pulleys Increase pulley width or chose a stronger but smaller belt (new belt calculation necessary) See Belt slip Reduce roughness according to Habasit recommendations (Ra = 6.3 to 3.2 m) Use a new belt with appropriate joint quality Check drive data, as well as belt design and calculation Increase pulley diameter or choose a more flexible belt Check drive data, as well as belt specification and calculation Check drive data, as well as belt specification and calculation Observe calculated initial elongation (o) Inform customer about realistic belt service life
Belt edges wear out
Belt running surface wears out
Slip between driving or driven pulley(s) and belt Knurled or too rough pulley surface
Belt failure immediately after motor start up
Bad joint quality Heavy, unconsidered shock load or overload High bending frequency over small pulley diameter Power to be transmitted [kW] higher or operating conditions more demanding than indicated Extraordinary influence of temperature and humidity Belt tension too high or too low Unrealistic customer expectations
Belt service life does not fulfill customer expectations
Trouble shooting
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Problem Layer separation on polyamide belts or cracks in the PA-layer
Possible causes Compression of the PA-layer due to a combination of small pulley diameter, thick traction layer and too low initial elongation
Remedies Observe the calculated initial elongation! Re-tension the belt if necessary Use a belt type with fabric traction layer, e.g. TC- or TF-type Observe the calculated initial elongation! Re-tension the belt carefully if necessary Check drive data, re-calculate the belt Clean pulley and belt surfaces
Belt slip
Initial elongation too low
Power to be transmitted [kW] higher or operating conditions more demanding than indicated Dirty, greasy, oily or wet pulley or belt surfaces Important: Slip on power transmission belt drives must not be eliminated by increasing the friction or the surface roughness of the driving pulley: Premature belt wear would be the consequence! Excessive noise/rattling Stick-slip effect, mainly appearing with wide belts on big (> 2000 mm), very smooth, polished pulleys with a large arc of contact
Never use lagged driving pulleys Avoid knurled surfaces
Use a belt with a higher modulus of elasticity (k1%-value) Use a belt with a lower coefficient of friction, e.g. leather coated belts Reduce coefficient of friction with talcum powder or with a waterspirit mixture (2 dl spirit to 10 l water) Reduce friction by roughening the pulley surface to Ra = 6.3 to 3.2 m Change belt No danger for belt or drive, as long the belt does not run over pulley edges. No action necessary No danger for belt or drive, as long the belt does not run over pulley edges. No action necessary
Joining area kicks out periodically on running belt
Joint partially damaged Joint slightly aslant, not absolutely parallel
Belt shows a wiggly line
Belt not cut absolutely straight (banana)
Belt storage conditions and handling
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Unfavorable storage conditions or improper handling result in changes in the physical characteristics of synthetic power transmission belts. The main effects of improper storage conditions are on the coefficient of friction and the service life of the products. Proper storage conditions in brief: Protect belts from sunlight/UV-radiation/dust and dirt Store spare belts in a cool (recommended 15 C to 25 C) and dry place Store the belts if possible in their original packaging Storage location The storeroom should be cool, dry, dust-free and moderately ventilated. Belts and tapes maybe stored outside only if they are covered to provide protection from the weather. Temperature Belts should not be stored at temperatures below -10 C (14 F) or above +25 C (77 F), except for very short periods of time. When exposed to lower temperatures during storage or transport, products may stiffen. Before putting them into operation or further processing, these products should be conditioned at room temperature over a period of at least 48 hours. This is best carried out while the items are still in their packaging, to prevent the formation of condensation on the product itself. Heating In heated storerooms, belts must be shielded from the heat source. There must be a distance of more than 1 meter between a radiant heat source and an unshielded product. A greater distance from the heat source is necessary in rooms with forced-air heating systems. Humidity Storage in damp conditions should be avoided. Relative humidity of between 40% and 65% is recommended. Lighting Products should be protected from light, in particular from the direct rays of the sun and from strong artificial light with a high ultraviolet component. Light from incandescent lighting sources is preferable. Ozone Belts should not be stored close to ozone-produing equipment such as UV lamps, AC arc welding machines, laser printers, etc. Chemicals Solvents, fuels, lubricants, chemicals, acids, alkalis, and disinfectants should not be kept together with belts in the same storeroom. Handling Care is to be taken that products, when stored, are not subject to stress, i.e. with no excess tension, pressure or other deformation, since stress can promote permanent distortion and crack formation. Contact between belts of different compositions or colors should be avoided. With long-term storage, ensure that recently received products are stored separately from products already in stock (first in, first out!).
Belt storage conditions and handling
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Packaging Belts must be protected by suitable packaging against soiling. Products containing polyamide should always be wrapped airtight, to avoid undesirable absorption of humidity or drying out. Covering materials should contain no additives that are harmful to the products, e.g. plasticizers, benzene, oil or similar agents. Suitable packaging, for example, is anti-static black film or polyetylene or polyamide bags. Habasit belts should be stored preferably in their original packaging. Should moisture, nevertheless, accumulate inside due to damage to the packaging materials, the packaging must be removed to prevent mold formation.
Symbols and units
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Symbol a b b0 c c dl ds d1 d2 E FUN FWadm FWs FWd h hr k1%a.r.i. lg leff ls l n1 n2 P PM R s v x xr x o adm
Metric unit mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm N/mm N/mm N N N mm mm N/mm mm mm mm mm 1/min 1/min kW kW mm mm m/s mm mm mm % %

2
Imperial unit in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. ksi lbs./in. lbs. lbs. lbs. in. in. lbs./in. in. in. in. in. rpm rpm HP HP in. in. fpm in. in. in. % %
Explanation Belt thickness Pulley width Belt width Center distance of un-tensioned belt (corresponds to leff) Center distance of tensioned belt (corresponds to l) Diameter of large pulley Diameter of small pulley Diameter of driving pulley Diameter of driven pulley Modulus of elasticity Nominal peripheral force per unit of width Admissible shaft load Static shaft load (after relaxation) Dynamic shaft load (after relaxation) Pulley crown hight Pulley flange hight Tensile force for 1% elongation per unit of width after running-in Geometric belt length (belt thickness not considered) Effective length of un-tensioned belt (length of the neutral layer, fabrication length) Shortened belt length for fixed center distance or no take-up (length of the neutral layer, fabrication length) Length of tensioned belt (elongated to o) Number of revolutions of driving pulley Number of revolutions of driven pulley Power to be transmitted Motor power Pulley crown manufacturing radius Position of the neutral layer measured from the running side Belt speed Available take-up displacement of tensioning device Recommended take-up of tensioning device Effective take-up displacement, required to elongate the belt to 0) Arc of contact Initial elongation (initial tension) Admissible elongation Coefficient of friction
Questionnaire
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Habasit always strives to support you in your selection. Please nd the following questionnaires to facilitate this process. Power transmission belts on page 58 Tangential belts on pages 59 and 60 Make a copy, ll it in and send it to your local Habasit representative for further information; youll nd us on www.habasit.com With several afliated companies and many representatives and service partners, the Habasit distribution network is highly responsive to your individual needs.
Questionnaire: Power transmission belts
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Selection parameters
General requirements
Common application, no specic requirements Both sides power transmission Utilisation as tangential belt Low creep, high accuracy and uniform number of revolution High efciency, low energy consumption Short take-up (in combination with long belts) Wide and large pulleys Crossed drive Permanently antistatic Heavy shock loads Small pulleys, high bending cycle frequency High belt speed, low vibration required Transverse bending and / or twist Rough belt handling (during installation etc.) Very wet, dirty and / or dusty conditions Considerable oil and / or grease inuence Changing climat (humidity, temperature) Operating temperature > 60 C/140 F (continuous) Skived and glued joint (Thermox) Adhesive free joint (Flexproof) Seamless
Mechanical inuences
Environmental inuences
Joining system
Calculation parameters
Power to be transmitted Service factor Center distance Pulleys Driving pulley Driven pulley Tension pulley Ambient temperature Minimum Maximum kW 1) mm Diameter mm mm mm or effective belt length Width mm mm mm mm Arc of contact Number of revolution rpm rpm or PS
2)
C C
Alternative parameters
1) Start up: Operating conditions: Environmental inuences: 2) Drive with tension pulley Measurements x2 y2 xt yt mm mm mm mm Smooth starting Uniform operation Very wet Medium starting Medium inertia forces Oil or grease Abrupt starting Heavy shock loads Dusty conditions
Tension pulley on slack side Tension pulley outside x2 xt
Tension pulley on tight side Tension pulley inside x2 xt
yt
y2
yt
y2
Questionnaire: Tangential belts
59
Selection parameters
General requirements
Common application, no specic requirements Low creep, high accuracy and uniform number of revolution High efciency, low energy consumption Short take-up (in combination with long belts) Wide and large pulleys Crossed drive Permanently antistatic Heavy shock loads Small pulleys, high bending cycle frequency High belt speed, low vibration required Transverse bending and / or twist Rough belt handling (during installation etc.) Very wet, dirty and / or dusty conditions Considerable oil and / or grease inuence Changing climat (humidity, temperature) Operating temperature > 60 C/140 F (continuous) Skived and glued joint (Thermox) Adhesive free joint (Flexproof) Seamless
Mechanical inuences
Environmental inuences
Joining system
Calculation parameters
Conguration Spindles on both sides Spindles on one side
Variable drive direction Power to be transmitted Service factor Belt width Effective belt length Pulleys Driving pulley d1 Diverting pulley tight side dt Diverting pulley slack side ds Diverting pulley guide side dm Guide pulley(s) du Ambient temperature Minimum Maximum
Yes kW 1)
No or
Spindles on tight side PS
Spindles on slack side
mm mm Diameter 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) mm mm mm mm mm Arc of contact Number of revolution rpm
C C
Please fill-in the reverse side as well.
Questionnaire: Tangential belts
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Alternative parameters
1) Start up: Operating conditions: Environmental inuences: 2) Conguration Smooth starting Uniform operation Very wet Medium starting Medium inertia forces Oil or grease Abrupt starting Heavy shock loads Dusty conditions
Driving side conguration (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) Measurements xt yt xs ys mm mm mm mm d1 ds xs xt
Guiding side conguration (A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H) Measurements X m1 Ym1 Xm2 Ym2 mm mm mm mm ym2 ym1 xm1 dm1 dm2 xm2 du
dt ys
yt
Whirl calculation parameters

Whirl conguration One pressure roller per 2 spindles One pressure roller per spindle No pressure rollers
Spindle pitch Whirl diameter Number of spindles
mm mm
or number of revolutions
rpm
Notes
Notes
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What factors need to be considered when selecting a power transmission belt?

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Tangential belt drives on spinning machines

Flat belt driven industry fan

Flat belt driven live roller conveyor

Twisted flat belt drive on a textile machine

Two pulley drive (open drive)

Multi pulley drive (power branching)

Spindle tape drive

Tangential belt drive

Live roller conveyor drive

Details are available in the chapter on Special flat belt drives.

The V-belt drive

The at belt drive

Power transmission belts HabaDRIVE

The versatile belt

The hard-working belt

The sophisticated belt

TC Low energy consumption Highly flexible Simple to join Reliable performance

S Resilient Shock resistant

A Resilient Shock resistant Grooves enable high grip

TF Low energy consumption Highly flexible Simple to join High E-modulus

NBR-Rubber Aramide NBR-Rubber

Polyester NBR-Rubber Hamid

Polyamide NBR-Rubber NBR-Rubber (protection cover)

20 C / 70 C 4 F / 158 F Flexproof (adhesive-free)

20 C / 100 C 4 F / 212 F Thermofix

20 C / 65 C 4 F / 149 F Flexproof (adhesive-free)

except TF -15H (Hamid)

Power transmission belts HabaDRIVE

5 10 11 18 18 18 25 10 18 25 10 24 4.4 8 8 13 13 4.8 4.8 11 11 11 13 14 14 7.5 12 21 30 10 15 15 22 33 50 75

Nominal peripheral force per unit of width [N/mm] 10 21 23 38 38 38 53 21 38 53 20 48 12 22 22 37 37 13 13 29 29 29 35 38 38 22 36 63 92 10 15 15 22 33 50 75

Belt selection and calculation

Continous temperature higher 70C Yes

Great intertia forces and heavy shock load Yes

Double sided power transmission required No Yes No

Priority: Short take-up High accuracy of rpm

Belt selection and calculation

Selection of the optimal belt type

No Yes Robust belt required / Price sensitive

High abrasion resistance

Double sided power transmission required

Polyester power transmission belts

Aramide power transmission belts

Polyamide power transmission belts

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Belt selection and calculation

Tangential belt drive Selection / input mask

Further input maskt

Option: Printout of Product Data Sheets

Drive configuration input / selection mask

Technical belt data

(dl ds ) (180 ) lg = 2c s in + d s + dl + [mm] 180 2 2