Description
Positive Slip-Proof Engagement
Because the teeth of the Synchronous Belt mesh with sprocket grooves, there is no creepage to cause speed variations. Powerful tensile cords can’t stretch, so take-up is eliminated from drive maintenance. Precision is guaranteed. This feature is especially important in printing, packaging and material-handling where synchronization is a necessity. Because of this, Synchronous Drives have replaced gears and silent chain in these and many similar applications.
Because the teeth of the Synchronous Belt mesh with sprocket grooves, there is no creepage to cause speed variations. Powerful tensile cords can’t stretch, so take-up is eliminated from drive maintenance. Precision is guaranteed. This feature is especially important in printing, packaging and material-handling where synchronization is a necessity. Because of this, Synchronous Drives have replaced gears and silent chain in these and many similar applications.
Wide Speed Range
Drives, such as chains perform best within a limited range of speeds. With Synchronous Drives, the speed range is more than doubled. This feature is of special importance when the entire speed range is developed from a single drive such as in DC drives or machine tool applications. Synchronous Belt efficiency remains high throughout the entire speed range.
Drives, such as chains perform best within a limited range of speeds. With Synchronous Drives, the speed range is more than doubled. This feature is of special importance when the entire speed range is developed from a single drive such as in DC drives or machine tool applications. Synchronous Belt efficiency remains high throughout the entire speed range.
Constant Driven Speeds
The unique Synchronous tooth configuration engages and clears each sprocket groove in a continuous flow of quiet, smoothly transmitted power. Thus, angular velocity of the driven sprocket is constant. There is no jerking or vibration caused by chordal rise and fall of the pitch line as occurs in chain drives. There is no loss of speed caused by belt creep or slippage as with flat and V-belts. The Synchronous Drive’s constant output speed is a definite advantage in precision work such as in high-speed printers and machine tools like indexers, drill presses and boring mills.
The unique Synchronous tooth configuration engages and clears each sprocket groove in a continuous flow of quiet, smoothly transmitted power. Thus, angular velocity of the driven sprocket is constant. There is no jerking or vibration caused by chordal rise and fall of the pitch line as occurs in chain drives. There is no loss of speed caused by belt creep or slippage as with flat and V-belts. The Synchronous Drive’s constant output speed is a definite advantage in precision work such as in high-speed printers and machine tools like indexers, drill presses and boring mills.
Wide Range of Load Capacities
Load capacities of stock Synchronous Drives range from fractional to hundreds of horsepower. Torque loads range from thousands of foot-pounds to inch-ounces. The high efficiencies offered by Synchro nous Drives make them ideal for many purposes.
Load capacities of stock Synchronous Drives range from fractional to hundreds of horsepower. Torque loads range from thousands of foot-pounds to inch-ounces. The high efficiencies offered by Synchro nous Drives make them ideal for many purposes.
No Lubrication
Unlike chain or gear drives, Synchronous Drives never need lubrication, since there is no metal-to-metal contact. Maintenance costs are cut to a minimum. Contamination from oil drip, spatter, splash or spray mist is eliminated, too. In addition, there is no oil or grease to trap dirt, grit or abrasive particles and accelerate wear. Food processors, grain elevator operators and other contamination-sensitive industries benefit especially from this feature.
Unlike chain or gear drives, Synchronous Drives never need lubrication, since there is no metal-to-metal contact. Maintenance costs are cut to a minimum. Contamination from oil drip, spatter, splash or spray mist is eliminated, too. In addition, there is no oil or grease to trap dirt, grit or abrasive particles and accelerate wear. Food processors, grain elevator operators and other contamination-sensitive industries benefit especially from this feature.
High Tension Eliminated
Unlike flat and V-belts, Synchronous Belts do not rely on friction for their pulling power. Slack-side tension is practically zero, and tight-side tension is reduced. As a result, overhung bearing loads are lessened with resultant improvements in motor and bearing life.
Unlike flat and V-belts, Synchronous Belts do not rely on friction for their pulling power. Slack-side tension is practically zero, and tight-side tension is reduced. As a result, overhung bearing loads are lessened with resultant improvements in motor and bearing life.
High Mechanical Efficiency
Synchronous Drives have unusually high mechanical efficiency. Furthermore, transmission efficiency is not lost with use. The belt construction insures very little heat build-up since friction is not required to pull the load. In addition, belt tension is reduced. Significant power savings are thus obtainable, particularly when using Synchronous Belts on larger horsepower installations.
Synchronous Drives have unusually high mechanical efficiency. Furthermore, transmission efficiency is not lost with use. The belt construction insures very little heat build-up since friction is not required to pull the load. In addition, belt tension is reduced. Significant power savings are thus obtainable, particularly when using Synchronous Belts on larger horsepower installations.
Economical Operation
The overall cost of Synchronous Drives can be lower than those of other drives. Original equipment costs are reduced by eliminating adjustable motor bases, lubricating systems and tensioning devices. Maintenance is simpler. No adjustments are needed due to stretch or wear. These savings are not confined to newly designed drives alone, because most roller chain drives can be con verted to Wood’s Synchronous Drives. Synchronous Belts are also ideal for areas where proper maintenance is difficult or where downtime could prove to be extremely expensive.
The overall cost of Synchronous Drives can be lower than those of other drives. Original equipment costs are reduced by eliminating adjustable motor bases, lubricating systems and tensioning devices. Maintenance is simpler. No adjustments are needed due to stretch or wear. These savings are not confined to newly designed drives alone, because most roller chain drives can be con verted to Wood’s Synchronous Drives. Synchronous Belts are also ideal for areas where proper maintenance is difficult or where downtime could prove to be extremely expensive.
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