What precautions should be taken during the use of Rubberized Timing Belt?

1. Precautions for installation
Check whether the Rubberized Timing Belt has cracks, aging or deformation, and ensure that the length, width and pitch match the equipment. Clean the pulley and shaft surface, remove oil and dust, and avoid impurities affecting the meshing accuracy. Ensure that the pulley axis is parallel and aligned, and the deviation must be ≤0.1mm/m to prevent unilateral wear. Avoid violent installation (such as prying with a screwdriver) to prevent the tensile layer from breaking; when using multiple belts, the length must be consistent (tolerance ≤0.5%).

2. Environment and load management
Temperature adaptation range: Neoprene (CR) is suitable for -30℃~80℃, hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) can reach 120℃; avoid direct sunlight or high temperature areas.
Anti-chemical erosion: Avoid contact with oils, acid and alkali solvents. Fluororubber coating or additional protective cover can be selected in chemical scenes.
Load management: Overload operation is strictly prohibited. Buffer devices (such as elastic couplings) need to be added in impact load scenarios. Start and stop the equipment smoothly to reduce the impact caused by sudden acceleration or deceleration.

3. Daily maintenance and inspection
Regularly observe tooth surface wear (tooth height reduction > 10% requires replacement), belt back cracks or delamination. Wipe the surface with a soft cloth and neutral detergent. Steel wool or corrosive solvents are prohibited. Check whether the pulley tooth surface is rusted or worn, and replace the deformed pulley in time.
Lubricate the pulley bearing, but the synchronous belt itself does not need to be lubricated (lubricating oil will cause rubber swelling).