Many friends are asking how to store belts, how many years they can be stored, and whether it's related to wind and rain. Here are the storage methods for GATES for everyone's reference
Storage precautions:
In order to maintain the availability and size of the belt, the belt for power transmission must strictly adhere to its correct storage process. Many belts that fail prematurely can be found to have been damaged due to not following the storage process before installation. By following the guiding principles below, it is possible to avoid premature failure of thebelt.
recommend:
Belts should be stored in a cool and dry environment without direct sunlight, with the ideal storage condition being a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. In an environment with humidity below 70%
Prohibited:
Do notplace the belt near the window to prevent direct sunlight and moisture erosion. Do not place belts in ventilation openings of equipment with heat sources, radiation, and heat sources.Do notplace belts near transformers and electric motors to prevent ozone pollution. Do not place belts in environments where chemicals are released.
Do notplace the belt directly on the floor unless it is protected by a dedicated box.
Do notbend the belt during installation and storage. The bending radius of the belt must meet the requirements
Our recommended standards (see minimum bending radius recommendation for details)
It is forbidden to tie belts together, especially the bent ends of the belts.
Do nothang the belt for storage, as it may result in a small bending radius (which may be lower than our recommended minimum bending radius). Incorrect storage methods can damage the rope of the belt and cause premature failure of the belt.
Take the belt from the warehouse to the site for installation, and pay special attention to avoid the occurrence of the above prohibited items.
Storage of belts
If its storage temperature does not exceed 30°C and humidity does not exceed 70%, the belt can still be used after 6 years of storage. When the storage temperature exceeds 30°C, for every 10°C increase in temperature, the lifespan of the belt will decrease by about half.
Belts are prohibited from being stored in environments with temperatures exceeding 46°C, otherwise the failure time of the belt will be greatly advanced. +
If the humidity exceeds 70%, fungi and molds may form in this environment, which can affect the performance of the belt, so it is also important to avoid them as much as possible.
If the equipment downtime exceeds 6 months, the belt should be removed and the storage environment should also meet the above requirements, with a temperature not exceeding 30°C and a humidity not exceeding 70%.
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