Due to constant usage, sheave grooves accumulate wear which affects the life span of belt drives. Worn sheaves accelerate belt wear and reduce the operational efficiency of belt drives. Using belt and sheave gauges is an easy way to monitor machine wear and determine if further action is required. Follow along with Acoem technical trainer Stan Riddle as he guides us through the process of how to use a belt and sheave gauge.
To learn more about how to use precision maintenance tools like this one, please visit our training page to learn more about our Reliable Precision Maintenance (RPM) class. This three and a half day intensive training program covers the principles and techniques of shaft alignment, vibration data collection and analysis, balancing, precision measuring tools, lubrication, mechanical seals, and efficient maintenance practices.
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