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Blue Diamond Belt Problem Wizard - Sprocket Problems
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 |
| Flange failure |
- Belt forcing flange off
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- Correct alignment or properly secure flange to sprocket
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| Unusual sprocket wear |
- Sprocket has too little wear resistance (e.g. plastic, soft metals, aluminium)
- Misaligned drive
- Excessive debris
- Excessive load
- Too low or too high belt tension
- Incorrect belt profile for sprocket (i.e. HTD, GT, etc)
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- Use alternative sprocket material
- Correct alignment
- Remove debris, check guard
- Redesign drive for increased capacity
- Adjust tension to recommended value
- Use proper belt/sprocket combination
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