{"id":7077,"date":"2025-04-15T10:30:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T08:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagmbh.com\/?p=7077"},"modified":"2025-05-26T12:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T10:34:08","slug":"ewellix-portfolio-adjustment-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagmbh.com\/en\/ewellix-portfolio-adjustment-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Belts &#8211; Determination and maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7077\" class=\"elementor elementor-7077 elementor-7076\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdf1384 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fdf1384\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbd94b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbd94b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Drive belts such as V-belts, timing belts or round belts are central elements in many machines and systems.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Regular maintenance and correct sizing are crucial for the operational safety and longevity of these components.<\/span><\/p><p> <\/p><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"285\"><strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"285\">Sizing of belts<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"368\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To find a suitable replacement belt, the following dimensions should be determined:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"704\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"471\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"471\"><strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"388\">Spine width<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Measure the wide, flat side of the belt.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"565\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"565\"><strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"482\">Height<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Determine the thickness of the belt from the back to the tip.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"704\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"704\"><strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"577\">Length<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Determine the thickness of the belt from the back to the tip.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Determine the thickness of the belt from the back to the tip.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">different lengths are common:<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><ul data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"865\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"814\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"814\"><strong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"814\">Li (inside length)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"843\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"843\"><strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"843\">Lw or Ld (effective length)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"865\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"865\"><strong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"865\">La (outside length)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1032\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The selection of the correct length depends on the specific belt profile.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">For precise measurements, we recommend using a flexible tailor&#8217;s tape measure or a belt gauge.<\/span><\/p><h4 data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1066\"> <\/h4><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1066\"><strong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1066\">Maintenance of belts<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Regular maintenance extends the service life of drive belts and prevents unplanned breakdowns.<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1624\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1343\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1343\"><strong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1176\">Check the tension:<\/strong> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If the tension is too high or too low, this can lead to premature wear.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use suitable measuring devices to ensure the correct tension.<\/span> <\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1461\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1461\"><strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1374\">Check for wear<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Look for cracks, fraying or shiny spots that may indicate material fatigue.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1624\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1624\"><strong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1497\">Observe replacement intervals<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Even if some belts are considered maintenance-free, they should be checked regularly in accordance with the manufacturer&#8217;s recommendations and replaced if necessary.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1032\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1032\">You can download the relevant information here:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4484c elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2d4484c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagmbh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Keilriemenprofile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">V-belt profiles<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c5b00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"49c5b00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagmbh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Zahnriemenprofile.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Timing belt profiles<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b589ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8b589ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-143cfec elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"143cfec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a0c11 elementor-widget 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