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Blue Diamond Belt Problem Wizard - Bearings Running Too Hot
The table below lists the possible causes for premature belt failures. To return to the wizard main menu please click here.
| Symptoms |
Probable Cause |
Solution |
| Belt overtensioned |
- Worn grooves - belts bottoming and will not transmit power until overtensioned
- Improper tension
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- Replace pulleys, tension drive properly
- Retention
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| Pulleys too small |
- Motor manufacturer's pulley diameter recommendation not followed
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- Redesign Gates Drive Design Manual (E2/20070)
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| Poor bearing condition |
- Bearing under-designed
- Bearing not properly maintained
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- Check bearing design
- Align and lubricate bearing
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| Pulleys too far out on shaft |
- Error or obstruction problem
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- Place pulleys as close as possible to bearings.
- Remove obstructions
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| Belt slippage |
- Drive undertensioned
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- Retention
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