Warning & Safety Reminder

Safety must be considered a basic factor in machinery operation at all times. Most
accidents are the results of carelessness or negligence. All rotating power transmission
products are poten tially dangerous and must be guarded by the contractor, installer,
purchaser, owner, and user as re quired by applicable laws, regulations, standards, and good
safety practice. Additional specifc information must be obtained from other sources including
the latest editions of American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Standard A.N.S.I. B15.1. A
copy of this standard may be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at
345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 (212 705-7722).
It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to install,
maintain, and operate the parts or components manufactured and supplied by Martin
Sprocket & Gear, Inc., in such a manner as to comply with the Williams-Steiger Occupational
Safety Act and with all state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and the American
National Standard Institute Safety Code.
All OSHA Lock Out/Tag Out procedures are to be properly followed prior to removal
of any guards, access doors or covers for inspection or general maintenance. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in severe personal injury and/or property
damage.
Troubleshooting guidelines are to be used as a general rule of thumb to fx common
problems associated with power transmission and material handling equipment using
Martin products. These guidelines are in no way intended to replace, supersede or override
equipment manufacturers installation and operating guides. Martin publishes this information
to be used by trained professionals. There is no warranty or guarantee either expressed or
implied with respect to the troubleshooting guidelines. In no event shall Martin be held liable
for any damage to equipment arising from the use of these guidelines, or failure to follow
the equipment manufacturers installation and operating guide. The safety reminder and
cautionary note is not meant to be a comprehensive analysis of all potential safety
hazards, and is provided solely to call your attention to general safety concerns when
operating power transmission and material handling equipment. Martin accepts no
responsibility for any failure to follow the safety recommendations noted above. For
specifc troubleshooting recommendations concerning any product Martin sells, please
contact Martin.
Caution
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Table of Contents
Chain Drives ........................................................... 2 - 4
Gear Drives ........................................................... 5 - 6
Couplings............................................................... 7 - 8
Synchronous Drives ............................................ 9 - 10
V-Belt Drives ....................................................... 11 - 13
Screw Conveyor ........................................................ 14
Drag Conveyor .......................................................... 15
Bucket Elevator ......................................................... 15
Heavy Duty Conveyor Pulleys / Belt Conveyors 16 - 23
Safety Page ....................................... inside front cover
Branch Offices ............................................. back cover
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Chain Drives
Type of Maintenance What to Do
Lubrication Type A Manual Lubrication, oil applied periodically brush or spout can.
Drip lubrication, oil applied between link plates edges from a drip lubricator.
Lubrication Type B Oil bath or oil slinger, oil level maintained in casing at predetermined height.
Lubrication Type C Oil stream, oil supplied by circulating pump inside chain loop on lower span.
Check for Chain Stretch If chain elongation exceeds 3%, replace with new chain. Check length after frst
1,000 hours.
Check Sprocket If teeth have a hooked appearance, replace. Initial inspection 24 hours, second
100 hours, third 500 hours. Periodically thereafter, check chain length, may be
elongated.
Check Alignment If wear is apparent on inner surface of roller link side-bars and on sides of
sprocket teeth, there is misalignment. Realign sprockets.
Check for Drive Interference Check drive for interference from other parts of equipment with the drive. If
there is interference, correct immediately. Chain failure could result.
Check for Failure Inspect the chain for deformed, cracked and/or broken parts. If signs exists,
replace the entire chain.
If a straight edge is placed from the top of one sprocket to the top of
the other sprocket on a horizontal drive, the maximum sag should be
between 2-4% of the center distance.
PROPER TENSIONING
SAG IN INCHES BASED ON 2% OF SPROCKET CENTERS
PROPER INSTALLATION & ALIGNMENT
Wrong Correct
Parallel Shafts Sprocket Alignment
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PROPER INSTALLATION & ALIGNMENT
To assure correct alignment, the following steps are recommended:
Check to determine if the sprocket is positioned axially square on the shaft.
Use a dial indicator as shown.
Level the shafts using a machinists level.
Equal
Distance
Dial
Indicator
Sprocket
Face
Dimension A-B
A B
Sprocket centers
in inches 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125
Sag in Inches 1/5 5/8 7/8 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-7/8 2 2-1/2
Scale
Straight
Edge
Feeder Bar
Shafts Not Parallel
Shafts Parallel
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Chain Drives
Wear on side of sprocket teeth. Broken teeth. Asymmetrical tooth wear. Wear on tips of sprocket tooth.
Broken Sprocket Teeth If cast iron, replace with Martin stock steel sprockets (available hardened in pinion
sizes).
Reduce shock load or redesign and replace with a larger drive.
Check alignment. If out of alignment, Correct any misalignment.
Replace sprocket, might be excessively hardened. Should be RC40-50.
Wear on Sprockets or Rollers
Non symmetrical
Realigning nonparallel shafts or shafts not in the same plane.
Check shafts. Shafts might be bent, or shaft bearings worn.
Wear on Side of Sprocket
Teeth or Inside of Roller Plates
Check sprocket alignment. Sprockets that are offset or not parallel and should be
realigned.
Wear on Tips of Sprocket Teeth Check chain. Chain elongation is excessive and chain should be replaced.
Chain Climbs Sprocket Excessive chain slack. Retension chain, replace if necessary.
Excessive sprocket wear. Replace chain and sprocket or replace chain if worn.
Not enough teeth on sprocket. Redesign drive for more teeth in contact if
insufficient chain wrap. Or use Martin chain tighteners. Should have at least 17
teeth in small sprocket.
Foreign material on drive. Provide cover for chain drive when material builds up
in the tooth pocket of the sprocket. Or mud reliefs may be helpful.
Excessive chain wear. Replace chain.
Excessive chain load. Replace chain. Eliminate cause of overload.
Chain Clings to Sprocket Excessive sprocket wear. Replace sprockets and chain.
Sprocket misalignment. Replace sprockets and chain if needed. Realign sprockets.
Excessive Noise Obstruction. Eliminate interference. Replace chain.
Sprocket misalignment. Replace chain and/or sprocket(s) if worn. Driver should
have hardened teeth. Realign sprocket, lubricate chain and sprocket drive.
Loose casing or shaft mounts. Tighten fasteners and align supports, casing, and
chain.
Excess chain slack. Retension chain.
Excessive chain wear. Replace and retension chain.
Excessive sprocket wear. Inspect chain and sprocket for damage. Replace
sprocket and chain.
Inadequate lubrication. Re-establish proper lubrication procedures. Replace
chain if needed.
Chain pitch too large. Redesign drive for smaller pitch chain.
Too few sprocket teeth. Check to see if larger sprockets can be used. If not,
redesign drive using smaller chain pitch.
Excessive Link Plate Wear
and/or Sides of Sprocket Teeth
Sprocket misalignment. Replace sprockets and chain if needed. Realign drive.
Retention chain.
Excessive Vibration Possible broken or missing roller. Replace or repair chain. Check shaft bearing
supports, bearings may be worn or broken.
Troubleshooting Probable Cause / Corrective Action
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Chain Drives
Troubleshooting Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Tight Joints Foreign material or dirt in chain joints. Clean and lubricate chain.
Misalignment. Replace sprockets and chain if needed. Realign sprockets.
Inadequate lubrication. Replace chain. Re-establish proper lubrication.
Internal corrosion or rust. Replace chain. Eliminate cause of overload.
Rusty Chain Exposed to moisture. Replace chain. Protect from moisture.
Inadequate lubrication. Provide proper lubrication. Replace chain, if needed.
Water in lubricant. Change lubricant. Protect lubrication system from water.
Replace chain.
Turned Pins Inadequate lubrication. Replace chain. Re-establish proper lubrication.
Enlarged Holes Overload. Replace chain. Eliminate cause of overload.
Pins Broken
Link Plates Broken
Extreme overload. Replace chain. Replace sprockets if indicated. Eliminate cause
of overload or redesign drive for larger pitch chain.
Missing / Broken Parts
Missing / Broken Cotters
Cotters installed improperly. Install new cotters per manufacturers instructions.
Vibration. Replace chain. Reduce vibration. Use larger sprockets.
Excessively high speed. Reduce speed. Replace chain. Redesign drive for
smaller pitch chain.
Broken, Cracked or Deformed
Chain Rollers
Speed too high. Replace chain. Reduce speed.
Sprockets too small. Replace chain. Use larger sprockets, or possibly redesign
drive for smaller pitch chain.
Chain riding too high on sprocket teeth. Replace chain. Increase frequency that
chain is retensioned.
Pin Galling Inadequate lubrication. Reduce speed or load. Possibly redesign drive for smaller
pitch chain. Provide or re-establish proper lubrication.
Exposed Chain Surfaces
Corroded or Pitted
Exposure to corrosive environment. Replace chain. Protect from hostile
environment.
Cracked Link Plates Exposure to corrosive environment combined with stress from press fts.
Replace chain. Protect from hostile environment.
Cracked Link Plates (fatigue) Loading greater than chains dynamic capacity. Replace chain. Reduce
dynamic loading or redesign drive for larger chain.
Battered Link Plate Edges Chain striking an obstruction. Replace chain. Eliminate interference.
Worn Link Plate Contours Chain rubbing on casing, guide, or obstruction. Replace chain if 5% or more of
height worn away. Retension chain. Eliminate interference.
Cracked Link Plates.
Worn Link Plate Contours Battered Link Plate Edges
Tight Joints.
Broken Pins Fatigue Failure
Deformed Rollers
Broken Link Plate
Turned Pins.
Enlarged Holes.
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5% of H
Pin Galling
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Gear Drives
Type of Maintenance What to Do
Proper Lubrication As recommended by your lubrication supplier, contact for details.
Inspect for Wear and
Alignment
Initial inspection 24 hours, second 100 hours, third 500 hours. Once a year
thereafter. Check tooth contact pattern for full face contact.
Troubleshooting Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Abrasive Wear
Caused by small, hard particle
contamination in oil causing
scratches on gear teeth as they
make contact.
Drain and fush residual oil.
Thoroughly clean internal surfaces of gear housing by scraping fushing and wiping.
Clean and fush out any oil passages.
Refll the housing with a light fushing grade oil and run without load for 10 minutes.
Clean breathers and replace seals and flters.
Check environment for possible contamination.
Drain the fushing oil and refll with recommended oil.
Corrosive Wear
Caused by chemical action
resulting from acid coming in
contact with metal. Usually
identifed by a stained or rusty
appearance.
System overload. Reduce the load or upgrade system.
Use extreme-pressure lubricant if a system overload can not be corrected.
Incorrect grade lubricant. Check with manufacturer for recommended lubrication.
Maintenance recommendations not being followed. Check with manufacturer
for correct maintenance procedures. Increase oil change frequencies.
Electrical Pitting
An electric arc discharge across
the flm of oil between mating
gear teeth.
Ground clamp. Place a ground clamp on the same side of a bearing box when
welding.
Ground straps. Run grounding straps from a machine to rigid electrical or
pneumatic piping to reduce static electricity created by manufacturing processes.
Check electric system for proper installation and grounding.
Abrasive Wear Burning Corrosive Wear Cracking Destructive Pitting
Fatigue Breakage Grinding Checks Initial Pitting Interference Normal Wear
Overload Breakage Overload Wear Quenching Cracks Ridging Rippling
Rolling and Peening Scratching Severe Scoring Slight Scoring Spalling
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Gear Drives
Excessive Gear Wear Check H.P. requirement for possible replacement with hardened gears of same
size. Or replace with gears having greater face width. See Martin Catalog - Gear
Section.
Possible redesign of drive with more capacity. Check Martin Catalog - Gear
Section.
Check environmental abrasiveness, provide cover as needed with replacement
of hardened gears. Check for proper lubrication.
Excessive Drive Noise Improper backlash. Check gear set for proper backlash. Adjust as necessary.
Misaligned drive. Realign as necessary.
Worn gears, replace as necessary.
Drive speed too high, check pitch line velocity.
Gear Breakage Overload or shock load. Eliminate overload or shock load conditions. Replace
drive with wider gears or 20 P.A. gears.
Contaminants entering drive. Provide adequate cover for environmental material
surrounding drive.
Disfguration of Gear Tooth Overload. Remove overload condition. Replace with hardened gears or wider
gears.
Rolling and Scuffing
Is created when gear teeth do
not mesh properly and continues
until total damage has occurred.
Rolling is the deforming of metal on the active portion of gear teeth caused by
high contact stresses. The displacement of surface materials forms grooves along
the pitch line and burrs on the tips of drive gear teeth.
Scuffing is the severe adhesion that causes the transfer of metal from one
tooth surface to another due to welding and tearing. Scuffing generally occurs in
localized patches due to the surface area of meshed teeth being mismatched or
misaligned.
Improper meshing of the teeth. Improper adjustments including radial/axial
misalignment, improper end play and out of tolerance backlash.
Fatigue Wear
Is gear wear created by repeated
stresses below the tensile
strength of the material. Fatigue
may be identifed as cracks or
fractures.
Fatigue crack is a crack in a gear that occurs due to bending, mechanical stress,
thermal stress, or material faws.
Fatigue fracture is a breaking or tearing of gear teeth. Fatigue cracks usually
culminate in a fracture when the fatigue crack grows to a point where the
remaining tooth section can no longer support the load. Fatigue wear begins at the
frst moment a gear is used.
Fatigue wear is repeated minute deformations under normal stress (normally
unseen and immeasurable) that eventually produce cracks or fractures.
Plastic Flow Failure
- Rippling
- Ridging
A type of deformation in surface. It is a result of high contact stresses with
sliding and rolling action of meshing gear teeth. It is a cause for cold working of
the tooth surfaces. Normally occurs in softer gear materials, but can occur even in
heavily loaded case hardened gears.
Regular occurrence on hardened gear surfaces. Rippling in advanced stages
can be dangerous.
Occurs by the combined action of compressive stress that has high contact
and a low sliding velocity. Heavily loaded worm drives and hypoid and pinion gear
drives are more frequently affected.
Surface Fatigue Failure
Is the failure of a material as
a result of repeated surface or
sub-surface stresses beyond the
endurance limit of the material.
- Pitting
- Spalling
Is the failure of a material as a result of repeated surface or sub-surface stresses
beyond the endurance limit of the material.
Initial Pitting is caused by local areas of high stress due to uneven surfaces on
the gear tooth.
Spalling is similar to pitting, but the pits may be bigger, shallow and non uniform.
Typical symptoms are quick breaking away of the edges of pits, formation of large
and irregular interconnected voids. Cause of Spalling is exceedingly high contact
stress levels.
Troubleshooting Probable Cause / Corrective Action
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives Chain Couplings
Type of Maintenance What to Do
Lubrication Check after initial 100 hours for leakage. Change lubricant once per year
thereafter.
Check Alignment Disassemble after initial 100 hours, check for excessive wear. If misaligned, wear
patterns will appear very uneven. If necessary, realign shafts and replace worn
coupling parts.
Troubleshooting Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Premature Chain Wear Provide adequate lubrication, provide with sealed cover for longer life. Check
for excessive radial misalignment and/or excessive end foat. Realign shafts to
eliminate most of misalignment. Check for sudden shock loads. If they are present
then it may be necessary to change from chain couplings to more fexible type
couplings such as Martin-Flex

or Quadra-Flex

.
Chain Breakage Provide adequate lubrication, provide with sealed cover for longer life. Check
for excessive radial misalignment and/or excessive end foat. Realign shafts to
eliminate most of mis align ment. If not provided with cover, check for foreign
objects near or in coupling, provide with cover. Check for sudden shock loads, if
present go to larger coupling or go to more fexible type couplings such as Martin-
Flex

or Quadra-Flex

.
Excessive Noise Check chain and sprockets to make sure not worn, or have broken pin link.
Replace if necessary, chain may be striking inside of cover.
Excessive Vibration Loose or damaged chain or sprocket, unbalanced, misalignment. Visually
inspect coupling, replace chain, sprocket or both. Balance and re-align if
necessary.
Leaking Lubricant Damaged chain cover, excessive speeds, incorrect lubricant consistency or
excessive lubricant. Visually or stroboscopic inspection, replace cover, correct
speed, or replace lubricant as necessary.
Excessive Temperature Unbalance, misalignment, excessive loads or speeds, insufficient, improper
or excessive lubricant. Temperature can be checked using infrared temperature
device or thermographic scan.
Noise and Vibration Visual inspection. Stop coupling, remove the chain cover and inspect the chain
for damaged links or rollers, worn or broken sprocket teeth and misalignment that
is evident by wear on one side of the chain or sprocket teeth. Inspect keys and
keyways for wear or fatigue. If the chain, sprockets, key and keyways are damaged
in any way, replace the coupling.
Excessive Temperature Infrared temperature device or thermographic scan. Unbalance, misalignment,
excessive loads or speeds, insufficient, improper or excessive lubricant.
Troubleshooting guidelines are to be used as a general rule of thumb, for specifc troubleshooting recommendations concerning unique problems contact Martin.
Adjust angular misalignment so that the width of the tooth surface is the same around the circumference of the sprockets.
The allowable angular misalignment is approximately 1. Adjust the offset misalignment to less than 2% of chain pitch.
Angular Misalignment Offset Misalignment
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Jaw Couplings
Troubleshooting Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Jaw Breakage Buna-N Insert failed causing metal to metal contact. Replace with Hytrel or
urethane spiders. Hytrel withstands oil products better than urethane or Buna-N.
Hytrel will not withstand hot water. Urethane withstands water better. Eliminate
overload or shock load conditions. Replace drive with new MS jaw coupling.
Carries approximately 20% higher capacity.
Rubber Element Failure Buna-N insert failed due to horsepower applied to coupling greater than
insert can with stand. Replace with Hytrel spider, which can withstand 3 times
Buna-N horse pow er capacity.
Check misalignment. Coupling can only handle up to 1 angular misalignment.
Excessive Drive Noise Check jaw set for proper ft. May have wrong insert in coupling.
Misaligned drive. Realign drive.
Worn couplings, replace as necessary.
Drive speed too high, check shaft rpm.
Loose or missing bolts, broken, cracked or loose bolts or disc(s), loose key
or damaged shaft keyway, misalignment, unbalance.
Excessive Vibration Loose or missing bolts, broken, cracked or loose disc(s), loose key or
damaged shaft keyway, or key of incorrect length or weight. Stroboscopic
(for visual inspection) while the coupling is rotating. Any erratic behavior of the
component being strobed suggests that component is vibrating. Further analysis
should be made to determine the direct cause of the vibration.
Excessive Temperature Unbalance, misalignment, excessive loads or speeds.
Troubleshooting Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Element Failure Check for alignment. Can handle up to 1 angular and up to .062 parallel offset
misalignment.
Check for proper installation. May be installed in an application not suited for
the coupling; i.e., an internal combustion engine, reciprocating pump, compressor,
or fan and propeller blades.
Teeth Worn on One or Both
Sides of Sleeve
Caused by excessive misalignment. Realign coupling.
Improper service factor. Check design, go to larger coupling.
Sleeve Ruptured Caused by shock loads. Use a larger coupling.
Critical speed. Check for excessive vibrations.
Wire Ring Comes Loose Caused by overload. Use a larger coupling.
Excessive Compression Set or
Permanent Wind-up
Caused by overload. Use a larger coupling.
Crack in Sleeve at 45 Caused by fex fatigue. Normal mode of failure, if premature use a larger
coupling.
Noise Loose bolts, ripped or torn rubber, loose key or damaged shaft keyway,
misalignment, unbalance. Visual inspection: repair replace or re-align.
Excessive Temperature Unbalance, misalignment, excessive loads or speeds, inappropriate guard.
Sleeve Thrown Out of
Coupling
Caused by shock load. Free machine of material causing jam, check for
misalignment.
Caused by overspeed. Reduce speed of coupling.
Element Deterioration If elements are deteriorating due to heat or solvents check sleeve chemical
resistance from table in Martin catalog.
TPR (Thermo-Plastic Rubber) can operate in conditions of extreme temperatures
50F to +250F and in oily or wet conditions.
Neoprene can operate in temperatures of 0F to +250F.
Hytrel can operate in temperatures of -65F to +250F and oily conditions.
Hytrel will not withstand hot water.
Quadra-Flex

Couplings
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Synchronous Drives - HTS Drives
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Excessive Edge Wear (Exposed
Tensile Member)
Misalignment or nonrigid centers. Check alignment and/or reinforce
mounting.
Bent fange. Straighten fange.
Jacket Wear on Pressure-Face Side of
Belt Tooth
Excessive overload and/or excessive belt tightness. Reduce installation
tension and/or increase drive load-carrying capacity.
Excessive Jacket Wear Between Belt
Teeth (Exposed Tension Members)
Excessive installation tension. Reduce installation tension.
Cracks in Neoprene Backing Exposure to excessive low temperature (below 30F). Eliminate low
temperature condition or consult factory for proper belt construction.
Softening of Neoprene Backing Exposure to excessive heat (+200F) and/or oil. Eliminate high
temperature and oil condition or consult factory for proper belt con struc tion.
Tensile or Tooth Shear Failure
Indicating Corrosion of Tension
Member (rust)
Small or sub-minimum diameter pulley. Increase pulley diameter or use
next smaller pitch with same P.D.
Extreme humidity. Eliminate humidity or refer to factory for belt
construction.
Acid or caustic atmosphere. Refer to factory for belt construction.
Excessive Pulley Tooth Wear (On
Pres sure-Face and/or O.D.)
Excessive overload and/or excessive belt tightness. Reduce installation
tension and/or increase drive load-carrying capacity.
Insufficient hardness of pulley material. Surface-harden pulley or use
harder material.
Unmounting of Flange Incorrect fange installation. Reinstall fange correctly.
Misalignment. Correct alignment.
Excessive Drive Noise Misalignment. Correct alignment.
Excessive installation tension. Reduce tension.
Excessive load. Increase drive load-carrying capacity.
Sub-minimum pulley diameter. Increase pulley diameter.
Tooth Shear Less than 6 teeth in mesh (TIM). Increase TIM or use next smaller pitch
with same P.D.
Excessive load. Increase drive load-carrying capacity.
Apparent Belt Stretch Reduction of center distance or nonrigid mounting. Retention drive
and/or reinforce mounting.
Cracks or Premature Wear at Belt
Tooth Root
Improper pulley groove top radius. Regroove or install new pulleys.
Tensile Break Excessive load. Increase load-carrying capacity of drive.
Sub-minimum diameter. Increase pulley diameters.
Drive Alignment
Angular Misalignment

Fleeting Angle
Parallel Misalignment
Note: When HP rating is adequate, using multiple belts in matched sets rather than a single wide belt will reduce sound emission. Effective noise reduction for power
transmission drives can be accomplished by incorporating a fexible noise-absorbing material such as acoustical-grade glass fber with the protective guard. The guard
design must allow a cooling air passage on the top and bottom to prevent overheating the drive.
Belt Pitch Belt Width Force* Belt Pitch Belt Width Force*
9mm 9 to 18 oz. 40 mm 10 to 13 lbs.
5mm 15mm 1 to 2 lbs. 55mm 15 to 18 lbs.
25mm 1-1/2 to 3 lbs. 14mm 85 mm 23 to 28 lbs.
20mm 3 to 4 lbs. 115mm 32 to 39 lbs.

8mm
30mm 5 to 6-1/2 lbs. 170mm 48 to 57 lbs.
50mm 9 to 12 lbs. 115mm 45 to 55 lbs.
85mm 16 to 20 lbs. 170mm 70 to 85 lbs.
20mm 230mm 95 to 120 lbs.
290mm 120 to 150 lbs.
340mm 145 to 180 lbs.
*Force applies to speeds exceeding 600 rpm.
These ranges of deection forces are applicable for drive installation. Actual operation
tension depends on the number of teeth mesh, system rigidity, peak loads, etc.
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Teeth Wearing Unevenly Shafts might not be parallel causing belt to pull one side. Abrasion material may be
on teeth or enmeshed into belt. Check alignment of shafts.
Belt Breakage Improper sized for torque loading. Check proper sizing pro ce dures.
Too much load. May be severe shock load, may need to go to chain drive instead of belt
drives.
Under designed drive. Redesign drive.
Sharp bend damaged tensile cord. Follow proper storage and handling pro ce dures.
Belt was pried or forced on the drive. Follow proper installation procedures.
Foreign object in drive. Shield drive.
Belt runs onto pulley fange. Align pulleys.
Apparent Belt Stretch Reduction of center distance or nonrigid mounting. Retention drive and/or reinforce
mounting.
Pulley teeth poorly machined or worn. Replace pulleys. Install cover if drive is dusty.
Sudden equipment stops. Increase deceleration time or redesign drive.
Belt does not engage pulley teeth. Retention drive.
Tooth Shear Less than 6 teeth in mesh. Redesign drive, install back side idler, or use next smaller pitch.
Excessive load. Redesign drive.
Tensile or Tooth Shear
Failure
Pulley diameter too small. Increase pulley diameter or use next smaller pitch.
Exposure to acid or caustic atmosphere. Protect drive or ask Martin about special
construction belt.
Excessive Pulley Tooth
Wear (On Pressure Face
and/or O.D.)
Drive overload and/or excess belt tension. Reduce installation tension and/or increase
drive load carrying capacity.
Insufficient hardness of pulley material. Use harder material or surface-hardened pulley.
Excessive Jacket Wear
Between Teeth, Exposed
Tensile Cord
Excessive installation tension. Reduce installation tension.
Excessive Noise Misalignment. Realign drive.
Excessive installation tension. Reduce tension.
Excessive load. Increase drive load carrying capacity.
Pulley diameter too small. Increase pulley diameter.
Cracks in Belt Backing High temperatures. Improve ventilation, remove heat source, or check with Martin for
special construction belt.
Softening of Backing Excess heat (over 200F) and/or oil. Lower ambient temperature, protect from oil, or
ask Martin about special belt construction.
Excessive Edge Wear Misalignment or nonrigid centers. Realign drive and/or reinforce mounting.
Bent fange. Straighten fange.
Unmounting of Flange or
Flange Wear
Incorrect fange installation. Install fange correctly.
Misalignment. Realign drive.
Ratcheting (Synchronous equivalent to slipping) Caused by improper tensioning, excessive
loads, or inadequate bracketry that allows the center distance to give when a load
is applied. Replace belt and re-evaluate the load.
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives V-Belt Drives
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
V-BELTS Short Belt Life
Rapid Failure With No Visible Reason Worn sheave grooves (Use groove gauge to check). Replace sheaves.
Tensile cord damage through improper installation. Replace all belts
with a new set, check for proper installation.
Drive is under designed. Redesign drive.
Wrong type or cross section belt. Replace all belts with correct type,
check for proper installation.
Sheave diameter too small. Redesign drive.
Foreign substance caught between belts and sheave. Shield the drive
with drive guard.
V-BELT DRIVE TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
When performing any type of inspection / maintenance, always observer proper safety procedures.
ALWAYS LOCK OUT / TAG OUT POWER!
Indications of sheave wear include:
Belts are turning over.
Belts wear out faster than normal.
Belts are bottoming out.
Belt dressing is used to quiet drive (not enough tension or
worn grooves).
Belts appear to be mismatched.
If wear is present, replace them with Martin Sheaves.
Martin offers:
Instant availability QD and Taper Bushed.
The best MTO capability - cast iron, ductile and steel.
Expertise in personnel to assist your efforts.
Complimentary Groove Gauges available for customer
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Normal Sheave (Uniform Angle) Worn Sheave (Dished Out)
Sheaves should be checked for wear every time you change a belt!
Cracking or Chunking
Cause:
Severe back-bend idlers
Improper or prolonged storage
Excessive ambient operating
temperature
Prevention:
Check storage conditions and
age of belt. If back-bend idler
cannot be avoided, install idler
of larger diameter. Avoid ambient
temperature over 1400 F.
Missing Cog
Cause:
Excessive Heat
Sheaves Too Small
Backside Idler
Sheaves Misaligned
Improper or Prolonged Storage
Prevention:
Check storage conditions.
If backend idler cannot be
avoided, install one of larger
diameter.
Avoid ambient temperature over
1400.
Redesign drive using sheaves
of proper size.
Worn Belt Sides
Cause:
Misalignment.
Grit or Dirt
Normal Wear
Prevention:
Align sheaves.
Replace belts as required.
Belt Swelling
Cause:
Oil softened rubber
Prevention:
Splash guards will protect drives
against oil. Even with oil resistant
belts, excessive oil can cause
damage.
Cover Fabric Rupture
Cause:
Cover fabric ruptured when belt
was pried over sheave during
installation.
Prevention:
Proper installation of belts by
moving motor so belts do not have
to be pried into the grooves.
Slip or Spin Burn
Cause:
Belt too loose
Belt slips under starting or
stalling load.
Load miscalculated - Drive under
designed
Prevention:
Maintain proper tension on drive.
Redesign drive
Belt Cover Splits
Cause:
Belt pried or misplaced slack
Foreign object in groove.
Prevention:
Maintain proper tension on drive
Proper installation of belts
by moving motor so belts do
not have to be pried into the
grooves.
Dust guards help protect
against foreign particles.
Glazed Belt
Cause:
V-Belt Slippage.
Prevention:
Check tension, increase if
necessary.
Overloaded drive, Reduce
loads.
Sheave worn, belt bottoming in
groove - shiny sheave groove
bottom - Replace Sheave.
Oily drive conditions.
Cracked V-Belt
Cause:
Sheave diameter too small
Back side idler diameter too
small
Slippage
High temperature
Prevention:
Redesign drive
Replace with an inside idler on
slack side or
Redesign retension drive
Remove heat source
Rapid Sidewall Wear
Cause:
Worn or damaged sheaves
Sheaves misaligned
Prevention:
Replace sheaves
Align sheaves
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives V-Belt Drives
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Soft, Sticky, Swollen Sidewalls
Low Adhesion Between Plies
Oil or grease on belt or sheave. Clean belts and sheave with degreasing
agent or detergent and water. Remove source of oil or grease. Install splash
guards to protect drives from oil.
Dry, Hard Sidewalls. Use Low
Adhesion Between Plies. Cracked
Belt Bottom
Excessive high temperature. Remove heat source. Improve ventilation.
Deterioration of Rubber Belt dressing being used. Dont use belt dressing. Clean belts and
sheaves with degreasing agent or detergent and water. Tension belts
properly.
Rapid Sidewall Wear Worn or damage sheaves. Replace sheaves.
Broken Belts Foreign object in drive. Shield drive with drive guard.
Spin Burns Belts slip under starting or stalling load. Check belt tension retention
drive if necessary.
Sheave diameter too small. Redesign drive.
Load miscalculated drive under designed. Redesign drive.
Cut Bottom Improper installation. Replace all belts with a new set, check for properly
installation.
Foreign object in drive. Shield drive with drive guard.
Belt was run off sheave. Check for proper tension and alignment.
Cracked Bottom Excessive high temperature. Remove heat source. Improve ventilation.
Back side idler too small. Replace with an inside idler on slack side, or
redesign.
Sheave diameter too small. Redesign drive. Use cogged belts.
Slippage. Retention drive.
Extreme Cover Wear, Worn Corners Sheaves rusted, sharp corners or burrs on sheaves. Repair or replace
sheaves.
Dirt on belt. Clean belt, shield drive.
Sheaves misaligned. Realign sheaves.
Belts rub against guard or other obstruction. Remove obstruction or
check drive alignment
Improper tension. Retention drive.
Improper DriveN Speed
- Incorrect DriveR to DriveN Ratio
Design error. Redesign drive.
Belts Stretch
- Belts Stretch Equally Overloaded or under-designed drive. Redesign drive.
Insufficient take-up allowance. Check take-up and follow guidelines.
- Belts Stretch Unequally Tensile cord broken from improper installation. Replace all belts with a
new set, check for proper installation.
Misaligned drive. Realign drive.
Mismatched belts. Use matched or combo (banded) belts.
Belt Turnover Misaligned sheaves. Realign sheaves.
Belt under tensioned. Retension drive.
Severe vibration and shock loads. Use Combo belts.
Incorrectly placed fat pulley. Position idler on slack side of drive, as close
as possible to DriveR sheave.
Worn sheave grooves (Use groove gauge to check). Replace sheaves.
Foreign material in grooves. Shield drive with drive guard.
Tensile cord broken from improper installation. Replace all belts with a
new set, check for proper installation.
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives V-Belt Drives
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Belt Noise Belt slip. Retension.
Misaligned sheaves. Realign sheaves.
Wrong belt type. Replace cut edge with wrapped belt.
Belt Vibration Shock loads. Use Banded or Combo belts.
Incorrectly placed fat idler pulley. Position idler on slack side of drive, as
close as possible to DriveR sheave.
Distance between shafts too long. Install idler.
Belt lengths uneven. Replace all belts with a new matched set.
Belt too loose. Retension drive.
Severe Slippage Spin burns. Retension drive.
Too few belts. Redesign drive.
Arc of contact too small. Install back side idler on slack side, or use timing
belt.
Oil or water on belt. Clean belts and sheave, shield drive with drive guard.
Installation Problems
- Belts Too Long or Short at
Installation
Design and/or belt selection error. Check catalog for proper design and
selection.
- Belts Mismatched at Installation Worn sheave grooves. Replace sheaves.
Mixed used and new belts. Replace all belts with new belts.
Mixed belts from different manufacturers. Replace belts from the same
manufacturer.
Hot Bearings
- Drive Over tensioned Worn sheave grooves, belts bottom out. Replace sheaves.
- Sheave Diameter Too Small Design error. Redesign drive.
- Sheaves Too Far Out on Shaft Design error or obstruction. Place sheaves as close to bearing as possible.
- Poor Bearing Condition Bearing under designed. Check bearing design.
Bearing not properly maintained. Align and lubricate bearing.
- Belt Slippage Drive under tensioned. Retention
Damaged or Broken Sheave Incorrect belt installation. Never pry belts onto sheaves.
Excessive rim speeds. Maintain operational speeds within recommended
range.
Sheave installed incorrectly. Follow recommended torque values when
tightening bushings.
Foreign object interfering with drive operation. Use drive guards.
Severe Sheave Groove Wear Wrong belt. Check to be sure sheave and belt combination is correct.
Belt tension is excessive. Check drive design and retension.
Sand, debris or contamination. Clean and shield drive.
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives Screw Conveyor
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Premature Trough Failure Trough Gauge (thickness) too light. Increase thickness. Consult MARTIN
catalog materials table / component series for recommendation.
Screw defection. Eliminate excessive defection. Consult MARTIN catalog for
calculation procedure to determine proper pipe size and screw length.
Bent screw. Straighten or replace. Check before operation.
Accelerated Flight Tip Wear Gauge (thickness) too light. Increase thickness. Consider hardfacing or use
abrasion resistant materials.
RPM too high. Slow conveyor down. Consult MARTIN catalog engineering
section to determine proper trough loading.
Coupling Shaft Breakage Torque capacity insufficient. Increase torque capacity or use larger shaft.
Check motor amp demand for torque requirements.
Incorrect alignment. Realign trough assembly and hangers in accordance
with installation instructions.
Excessive shaft wear. Replace coupling shaft.
Shaft Hole Elongation Insufficient numbers of bolts. Increase number of bolts.
Conveyor subject to jogging or too frequent stop/start, or frequent
overloads. Cease jogging or frequent stop/start or overload. If this is not
possible increase bearing capacity of shaft and/or increase number of bolts.
Drive Shaft Breakage Insufficient torque capacity. Increase torque capacity.
Obstruction in conveyor. Check screw alignment.
Motor / Heaters Overload Amp demand excessive for motor. Recheck horsepower calculations. Check
material characteristics. Check capacity. Regulate feed.
Upset loading conditions. Empty trough. Operate under design
specifcations.
Inlet Trough End Bearing Failure Material getting into bearing. Add or upgrade seal to keep material out of
bearing. Change to outboard bearing.
Insufficient lubrication. Lubricate properly.
Shaft slope. Align screw. Check for excessive screw defection and for bent
screw.
Discharge Trough End Bearing
Failure
Material getting into bearing. Add or upgrade seal. Change to outboard
bearing. Cut off fight at center of discharge.
Hanger Bearing Failure Incorrect alignment. Realign trough assembly and hanger.
Heat due to hot material being conveyed. Use appropriate bearing material.
Heat due to insufficient lubrication. Properly lubricate.
Thrust due to pipe pressing on bearing insert. Check coupling bolts and
holes for elongation and wear. Replace as necessary to get proper clearances.
Improper bearing material. For material being conveyed consult MARTIN
catalog for proper bearing.
Improper speed. For material being conveyed consult MARTIN catalog for
proper speed.
Improper trough loading. For material being conveyed consult MARTIN catalog
for proper trough loading.
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives Drag Conveyor
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Premature Trough Failure Gauge too light. Increase thickness. Consult catalog materials table /
component series for recommendation.
Worn Flights. Replace fights.
Excessive chain speed. Check speed.
Accelerated Flight Wear Excessive heat. Change fight material. UHMW limited to 175F.
Speed too high. Slow drag down. Consult catalog engineering section to
determine proper speed.
Chain Breakage Worn chain. Change chain if worn.
Take-up loose. Adjust take-up.
Drive Shaft Breakage Insufficient torque capacity. Increase torque capacity.
Obstruction in conveyor. Check sprocket alignment.
Motor/Heaters Overload Amp demand excessive for motor. Recheck horsepower calculations.
Check material characteristics. Check capacity. Assure regulated feed.
Inlet Trough End Bearing Failure Material getting into bearing. Add or upgrade seal to keep material out of
bearing. Change to outboard bearing.
Insufficient lubrication. Lubricate properly.
Discharge Trough End Bearing
Failure
Material getting into bearing. Add or upgrade seal to keep material out of
bearing. Change to outboard bearing.
Bucket Elevator
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Elevator Vibrates Foreign matter in boot.
Excessively tight chain/belt.
Excessively loose chain/belt.
Loose or broken buckets.
Buckets hitting bib plate.
Misaligned elevator head and boot shaft. Check alignment.
Elevator is not adequately braced. Refer to installation instructions.
Chain/belt hitting inside of casing when casing is not plumb.
Elevator Will Not Start Obstruction in boot.
Electrical problem.
Backstop incorrectly installed.
Broken V-Belts or drive chains.
Reducer failure.
Boot plugged with material.
Excessively tight chain/belt.
Pillow Blocks Get Hot Over lubrication. Lubricate properly.
Under lubrication. Lubricate properly.
Excessive chain/belt tension.
Misalignment of head shaft pillow blocks. Check alignment.
Misalignment between head and boot shaft. Check alignment.
Elevator Not Discharging Properly Speed incorrect. Consult factory.
Air cushion. Vent compartment being discharged into.
Light fuffy materials. Reduce speed up to 15%.
Certain materials may require perforated buckets*.
Some materials may be affected by static electricity.*
* Consult Martin.
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Heavy Duty Conveyor Pulleys / Belt Conveyors
1. Head Pulley The pulley at the discharge end of a conveyor belt; may be either an idler
or a drive pulley. This is usually a drum pulley and it has a larger diameter than other
pulleys in the system and is often lagged to increase traction and pulley life.
2. Snub Pulley This is usually a drum pulley and is mounted close to the drive pulley on
the return side of the belt, the snub pulley's primary job is to increase the angle of
wrap around the drive pulley, thereby increasing traction. Its secondary purpose is
reducing belt tension, which is important in maximizing conveyor component life. May
be lagged for longer wear life.
3. Take-Up Bend Pulley The bend pulley is usually a drum pulley and is used for changing the direction of the belt running to the gravity
take-up. May be lagged for longer wear life.
4. Take-Up Pulley An adjustable idler pulley (usually a wing pulley) to accommodate changes in the length of a conveyor belt to
maintain proper tension.
5. Tail Pulley A pulley at the tail of the belt conveyor opposite the normal discharge end; it is usually a wing pulley and adjustable if manual
take up is used.
6. Return Idler The idler or roller on which the conveyor belt rides after the load which it was carrying has been dumped.
Rim Face
End Disk
Hub &
Bushing DRUM PULLEY
Wing
Contact Bar Gusset
Hub
WING PULLEY
5
1
2
3
3
6
4
TROUGHING IDLER
IMPACT BED ASSEMBLY
IMPACT IDLER
TAIL
PULLEY
RETURN
IDLER
TAKE-UP
BEND
PULLEY
TAKE-UP
BEND PULLEY
SNUB
PULLEY
SECONDARY
BELT CLEANER
PRIMARY
BELT CLEANER
HEAD/DRIVE
PULLEY
TAKE-UP
PULLEY
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Belt Wear / Breakage
Excessive Bottom Cover
Wear
Material build-up (on pulleys and idlers). Remove the accumulation and install
cleaning devices, scrapers, and inverted V decking.
Idlers frozen. Free the idlers.
Breaker strip missing or inadequate. When service is lost, install belt with proper
breaker strip.
Insufficient traction between belt and pulley. Increase wrap with snub pulleys. Lag
drive pulley. In wet conditions use grooved lagging. Install the correct cleaning devices
on belt and centrifugal switch for safety.
Material falling between belt and pulley. Use skirtboards properly. Remove
accumulation.
Pulley lagging worn. Replace worn pulley lagging. Use grooved lagging for wet
conditions. Repair loose bolts protruding.
Damage by acids, chemicals, oils, or deterioration by abrasives, heat or mildew.
Use belt designed for specifc condition. For abrasive materials working into cuts
and between plies, repair with cold pack or with permanent repair patch. Seal metal
fasteners or replace with vulcanized step splice. Enclose belt line for protection
against rain, snow, or sun.
Belt Folding Over on Itself Severe pulley crowning
Material buildup
Component alignment
Short Breaks in Carcass
Parallel to Belt Edge, Start
Breaks in Carcass
Impact of material on belt. Redesign chute so as to reduce impact; install impact
idlers, or impact bed.
Material trapped between belt and pulley. Install plows or scrapers on return run
ahead of tail pulley.
Belt Sag Insufficient belt tension or improper idler placement. Adjust placement of idlers
and adjust belt tension as necessary.
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Heavy Duty Conveyor Pulleys / Belt Conveyors
Belt Splices are Separating Particles from buildup migrate and grind into top cover and in between small
imperfections in a belt splice. Use good quality skirting at loading points and other
spots where spillage is likely. Install lagging on the head and snub pulleys. Install a
belt plow to prevent trapping material between the belt and tail pulley.
Vulcanized Splice
Separation
Pulleys too small. Use larger diameter pulley.
Drive underbelted. Recalculate maximum belt tensions and select correct belt. If line
is over-extended, consider using two fight system with transfer point. If carcass is not
rigid enough for load, install belt with proper fexibility when service is lost.
Material build-up (on pulleys and idlers). Remove accumulation and install cleaning
devices, scrapers, and inverted V decking.
Excessive tension. Recalculate tension and use appropriate belt
Insufficient traction between belt and pulley. Increase wrap with snub pulleys. Lag
drive pulley. In wet conditions use grooved lagging. Install correct cleaning devices on
belt and centrifugal switch for safety.
Belt improperly spliced. Retighten after running for a short while. If improperly
spliced, remove old splice and resplice. Set up regular inspection schedule.
Belt Hardens Or Cracks Damage by acids, chemicals, oils, or deterioration by abrasives, heat or mildew:
use belt designed for specifc condition. For abrasive materials working into
cuts and between plies, repair with cold pack or with permanent repair patch. Seal
metal fasteners or replace with vulcanized step splice. Enclose belt line for protection
against rain, snow, or sun.
Pulleys too small. Use a larger diameter pulley.
Pulley lagging worn. Replace worn pulley lagging. Use grooved lagging for wet
conditions. Repair loose bolts protruding.
Cover Swells Or Softens In
Spots
Damage by acids, chemicals, oils, or deterioration by abrasives, heat or mildew:
use belt designed for specifc condition. For abrasive materials working into
cuts and between plies, repair with cold pack or with permanent repair patch. Seal
metal fasteners or replace with vulcanized step splice. Enclose belt line for protection
against rain, snow, or sun. Do not over lubricate idlers.
Covers Harden or Crack Heat or chemical damage. Use belt designed for specifc condition.
Improper storage or handling. Follow recommendations for proper storage or
handling instructions.
Cover Blisters or Sand
Blisters
Cover cuts or very small cover punctures allow fnes to work under cover and
cut cover away from carcass. Make spot repair with vulcanizer or self-curing repair
material.
Spilled oil or grease. Over-lubrication of idlers; improve housekeeping; reduce
quantity of grease used; check grease seals.
Ply Separation Insufficient traverse stiffness. Replace with the proper belt.
Excessive tension. Recalculate and adjust tension. Use vulcanized splice with
recommended limits.
Pulleys too small. Use larger diameter pulleys.
Damage by acids, chemicals, oils, or deterioration by abrasives, heat or mildew:
use belt designed for specifc condition. For abrasive materials working into
cuts and between plies, repair with cold pack or with permanent repair patch. Seal
metal fasteners or replace with vulcanized step splice. Enclose belt line for protection
against rain, snow, or sun.
Excessive impact on belt and splice.
Edge worn or broken: (permitting moisture penetration and belt shrinkage on
one side). Repair belt edge. Remove badly worn or out-of-square section and splice
in new piece of belt.
Belt edge contacting structure. Check for obstructions.
Belt speed too fast. Reduce speed.
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
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Heavy Duty Conveyor Pulleys / Belt Conveyors
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
Belt Breaks At Or Behind
Fasteners, Or Fasteners
Tear Loose
Belt improperly spliced or wrong fasteners. Use fasteners recommended by the
manufacturer. Retighten after running for a short while. If improperly spliced remove old
splice and resplice. Set up regular inspection schedule.
Pulleys too small. Use a larger diameter pulley.
Excessive tension. Recalculate and adjust tension. Use vulcanized splice with
recommended limits.
Pulley lagging worn. Replace worn pulley lagging. Use grooved lagging for wet
conditions. Repair loose bolts protruding.
Material falling between belt and pulley. Use skirtboards properly. Remove
accumulation.
Drive underbelted. Recalculate maximum belt tensions and select correct belt. If line is
over-extended, consider using two fight system with transfer point. If carcass is not rigid
enough for load, install belt with proper fexibility when service is lost.
Counterweight too heavy. Recalculate weight and adjust counterweight accordingly.
Reduce take-up tension to point of slippage; retighten slightly.
Differential speed wrong on dual pulleys. Make necessary adjustment and observe
operation closely.
Excessive Belt Stretch Tension too high. Increase speed, same tonnage, same speed; improve maintenance to
remove friction and replacement of damaged idlers; decrease tension by increasing arc
of contact or go to lagged pulley; reduce CWT to minimum amount. Use vulcanized splice
with recommended limits
System underbelted. Recalculate belt tensions and select proper belt. Recalculate
maximum belt tensions and select correct belt. If line is over-extended, consider using
two fight system with transfer point. If carcass is not rigid enough for load, install belt with
proper fexibility when service is lost.
Build-up of material on idlers. Remove accumulation; improve maintenance. Install
scrapers or other cleaning devices.
Counterweight too heavy. Lighten counterweight to value required by calculations.
Differential speed wrong on dual pulleys. Make necessary adjustment and observe
operation closely.
Insufficient counterweight travel. Check for recommended minimum distances.
Damage by acids, chemicals, oils, or deterioration by abrasives, heat or mildew.
Use belt designed for specifc condition. For abrasive materials working into cuts and
between plies, repair with cold pack or with permanent repair patch. Seal metal fasteners
or replace with vulcanized step splice. Enclose belt line for protection against rain, snow,
or sun.
Belt Breaks at or Behind
Fasteners: Fasteners
Pull Out
Fastener plates too long for pulley size. Replace with smaller fasteners; increase
pulley size.
Wrong type of fastener, fasteners too tight or too loose. Use proper fastener and
splice technique; set up schedule for regular fastener inspection.
Tension too high for fasteners. Use vulcanized splice.
Pulleys too small. Use larger diameter pulleys.
Interference from belt scrapers. Adjust belt scrapers.
Belt carcass too light. Select stronger carcass.
Excessive Top Cover
Wear, Uniform Around
Belt
Dirty, stuck, or misaligned return rolls. Remove accumulations; install cleaning
devices; use self-cleaning return rolls; improve maintenance and lubrication.
Cover quality too low. Replace with belt of heavier cover gauge or higher quality rubber
or other elastomer.
Material spillage and build-up. Improve loading and transfer conditions; install cleaning
devices; improve maintenance.
Off-center loading or poor loading. Adjust chute to place load on center of belt;
discharge material in direction of belt travel at or near belt speed.
Excessive sag between idlers causing load to work and shuffle on belt as it passes
over idlers. Increase tension if unnecessarily low; reduce idler spacing.
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Heavy Duty Conveyor Pulleys / Belt Conveyors
Belts Top Cover and
Belt Edges are Wearing
Excessively
Build-up on the snub pulley and return idlers often wears the top cover. Reduce the
wear by installing rubber or plastic sleeves on the return idlers and smooth lagging on
the snub pulley.
Improper load can also damaged the top cover and belt edges.
Off-center loading or poor loading. Adjust chute to place load on center of belt;
discharge material in direction of belt travel at or near belt speed.
Create a stable, positive seal between the chutes bottom edge (or skirtboard) and
the belt by using impact rollers or slider beds below the belt, which shape the belt into a
trough. Use good-quality skirting along the belt conveyor to prevent spillage. Avoid using
old belt scraps to make the skirting because they can wear your conveyor belt.
Excessive Top Cover
Wear, Grooving, Gouges,
Rips, Ruptures, And
Tears Or Striping Of Top
Cover
Skirt boards improperly adjusted or of wrong material. Adjust skirt board supports
to minimum 1 between metal and belt with gap increasing in direction of belt travel; use
skirt board rubber (not old belt).
Relative loading velocity too high or too low. Adjust chutes or belt speed. Consider
use of impact idlers. Observe operation closely.
Load jams in chute. Redesign chute for proper angle and width. Feed should be in
direction of belt travel and at belt speed, centered on the belt. Control fow with feeders,
chutes and skirtboards.
Material hanging up in or under chute. Improve loading to reduce spillage; install
baffles; widen chute.
Impact of material on belt. Reduce impact by improving chute design; install impact
idlers, or impact bed.
Sharp edges of material or tramp iron coming in contact with cover. Use jingle bars;
impact idlers; magnetic removal equipment.
Damage by acids, chemicals, oils, or deterioration by abrasives, heat or mildew:
use belt designed for specifc condition. For abrasive materials working into cuts and
between plies, repair with cold pack or with permanent repair patch. Seal metal fasteners
or replace with vulcanized step splice. Enclose belt line for protection against rain, snow,
or sun.
Breaker strip missing or inadequate. When service is lost, install belt with proper
breaker strip.
Sticking or frozen idlers. Free idlers and improve maintenance and lubrication.
Carcass Fatigue at Idler Improper transition between troughed belt and terminal pulleys. Adjust transition.
Severe convex (hump) vertical curve. Decrease idler spacing in curve, increase curve
radius.
Excessive forward tilt of trough rolls. Reduce forward tilt of idlers to no more than 2
from vertical.
Excess gap between idlers rolls. Replace with heavier belt.
Insufficient transverse stiffness. Replace with the proper belt.
Excessive sag between idlers causing load to work and shuffle on belt as it passes
over idlers. Increase tension if unnecessarily low; reduce idler spacing.
Fabric Decay, Carcass
Cracks, Gouges,
Ruptures, Soft Spots
Excessive impact of material on belt or fasteners. Use correctly designed chutes and
baffles. Make vulcanized splices. Install impact idlers. Where possible, load fnes frst.
Where material is trapped under skirts, adjust skirtboards to minimum clearance or install
cushioning idlers to hold belt against skirts.
Material falling between belt and pulley. Use skirtboards properly. Remove
accumulation.
Breaker strip missing or inadequate. When service is lost, install belt with proper
breaker strip.
Drive underbelted. Recalculate maximum belt tensions and select correct belt. If the line
is over-extended, consider using two fight system with transfer point. If carcass is not
rigid enough for load, install belt with proper fexibility when service is lost.
Damage by acids, oils, chemicals, or deterioration by heat, abrasives or mildew.
Use belt designed for specifc condition. For abrasive materials working into cuts and
between plies, repair with cold pack or with permanent repair patch. Seal metal fasteners
or replace with vulcanized step splice. Enclose belt line for protection against rain, snow,
or sun. Do not over lubricate idlers.
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives Heavy Duty Conveyor Pulleys / Belt Conveyors
Type of Failure Probable Cause /Corrective Action
Belt Cupping - Old Belt
(Was OK When New)
Spilled oil or grease. Over-lubrication of idlers; improve housekeeping; reduce quantity
of grease used; check grease seals.
Heat or chemical damage. Use belt designed for specifc condition.
Severe pulley crowning. Replace pulley.
Poor belt construction. Replace belt.
Belt too Elastic (excessive tension). Replace belt.
Transverse Breaks at
Belt Edge
Belt edges folding up on structure. Idlers or pulleys out-of square with center line of
belt: readjust idlers in affected area. Conveyor frame or structure crooked: straighten in
affected area. Idler stands not centered on belt: readjust idlers in affected area.; Install
limit switches; provide more clearance.
Improper transition between troughed belt and terminal pulleys. Adjust transition in
accordance with belt manufacturers recommendations.
Severe convex (hump) vertical curve. Decrease idler spacing in curve; increase curve
radius.
Excessive Edge Wear,
Broken Edges
Off-center loading or poor loading. Adjust chute to place load on center of belt;
discharge material in direction of belt travel at or near belt speed. Control fow with
feeders, chutes and skirtboards.
Belt strained (or elongated on one side). Allow enough time for new belt to break in. If
belt does not break in properly or is not new, remove strained section and splice in new
piece.
Bowed belt. For new belt this condition should disappear during break-in; in rare
instances belt must be straightened of replaced; check storage and handling of belt rolls.
Damage by acids, chemicals, oils, or deterioration by abrasives, heat or mildew.
Use belt designed for specifc condition. For abrasive materials working into cuts and
between plies, repair with cold pack or with permanent repair patch. Seal metal fasteners
or replace with vulcanized step splice. Enclose belt line for protection against rain, snow,
or sun. Do not over lubricate idlers.
Material spillage and build-up. Improve loading and transfer conditions; install cleaning
devices; improve maintenance.
Belt improperly spliced. Resplice using proper method as recommended by belt
manufacturer.
Belt hitting structure. Install training idlers on carrying and return run.
Pulley / Drive Problems
Severe Pulley Cover
Wear
Sticking idlers. Free idlers and improve maintenance and lubrication.
Slippage on drive pulley. Increase tension through screw take-up or add counterweight;
lag drive pulley; increase arc of contact.
Material spillage and build-up. Improve loading and transfer conditions; install cleaning
devices; improve maintenance.
Material trapped between belt and pulley. Install plows or scrapers on return run ahead
of tail pulley.
Bolt heads protruding above lagging. Tighten bolts; replace lagging; use vulcanized-on
lagging.
Excessive forward tilt of trough rolls. Reduce forward tilt of idlers to no more than 2
from vertical.
Tracking Problem
Belts Runs To One Side
Throughout The Entire
Length At Specifc Idler
Idlers or pulley shaft out of square with center line of conveyor. Realign and install
limit switches for greater safety. Check conveyor manufacturers manual or guide.
Improperly placed idlers. Relocate idlers or insert additional idlers spaced to support
belt.
Material build-up (on pulley and idlers). Remove accumulation and install cleaning
devices, scrapers, and inverted V decking.
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives Heavy Duty Conveyor Pulleys / Belt Conveyors
Erratic Tracking- Belt
Runs Off-Line At
Intermittent Points
Off-center loading. Adjust chute and loading conditions so as to place load in the center
of belt.
Idlers/pulleys misaligned.
Insufficient pulley crowning.
Material buildup.
Belt is too stiff to train. Use self-aligning idlers. Increase tension/conforms to crowns.
Use more fexible belt on replacement.
Tilt troughing idlers forward, but not over 2 degrees. Use more troughable belt.
Belt Runs Off at Tail
Pulley
Counterweight too light. Recalculate weight required and adjust or add to counterweight
or screw takeup accordingly.
Belt running off-center around the tail pulley and through the loading area. Install
training idlers on the return run prior to tail pulley.
Material spillage and build-up. Improve loading and transfer conditions; install cleaning
devices; improve maintenance.
Idlers or pulleys out-of square with center line of belt. Readjust idlers in affected area.
Pulley lagging worn. Replace worn pulley lagging. Use grooved lagging for wet
conditions.
Belt Slips on Starting Insufficient traction between belt and pulley. Lag drive pulley; increase belt wrap;
install belt cleaning devices.
Counterweight too light. Add counterweight or increase screw take-up tension to value
determined from calculations.
Pulley lagging worn. Replace pulley lagging.
Pulleys too small. Use larger diameter pulleys.
Improper initial positioning of Counterweight in its carriage causing apparent
excessive belt stretch. Check for recommended initial position.
Insufficient counterweight travel. Check for recommended minimum distances.
Belt miss-tracks at head
pulley
Idlers/pulleys misaligned. Realign and install limit switches for greater safety. Check
conveyor manufacturers manual or guide.
Pulley lagging worn. Replace worn pulley lagging. Use grooved lagging for wet
conditions. Repair loose bolts protruding.
Material buildup (on pulleys and idlers). Remove accumulation and install cleaning
devices, scrapers, and inverted V decking.
Improperly placed idlers. Relocate idlers or insert additional idlers spaced to support
belt.
Off-center loading.
Belt Runs Off at All
Points of the Line
Skirts incorrectly placed. Install skirtboards so that they do not rub against belt.
Improper Loading. Feed should be in direction of belt travel and at belt speed, centered
on the belt. Control fow with feeders, chutes and skirtboards.
Idlers or pulley shaft out of square with center line of conveyor. Realign and install
limit switches for greater safety. Check conveyor manufacturers manual or guide.
Material build-up (on pulleys and idlers). Remove accumulation and install cleaning
devices, scrapers, and inverted V decking.
Belt strained (or elongated on one side). Allow enough time for new belt to break in. If
belt does not break in properly or is not new, remove strained section and splice in new
piece.
Improperly placed idlers. Relocate idlers or insert additional idlers spaced to support
belt.
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives Heavy Duty Conveyor Pulleys / Belt Conveyors
Belt miss-tracks at tail
pulley
Insufficient belt tension.
Idlers/pulley misaligned. Realign and install limit switches for greater safety. Check
conveyor manufacturers manual or guide.
Idlers seized. Free the idlers.
Material build-up (on pulley and idlers). Remove accumulation and install cleaning
devices, scrapers, and inverted V decking.
Insufficient pulley crowning.
Counterweight too light: recalculate weight and adjust counter weight or screw take-up
accordingly.
Improper Loading. Feed should be in direction of belt travel and at belt speed, centered
on the belt. Control fow with feeders, chutes and skirtboards.
One Section Runs Off
Line At All Conveyor
Points
Pulleys not parallel, level, square.
Insufficient pulley crowning.
Damage by chemicals, heat, mechanical components.
Belt camber. Avoid telescoping belt rolls or storing them in damp locations. A new belt
should straighten out when broken in or complete system must be reinspected.
Improper splice procedure/technique. Square ends/resplice. Use fasteners
recommended by the manufacturer. Retighten after running for a short while. If improperly
spliced, remove old splice and resplice. Set up regular inspection schedule.
Side Loading. Load in direction of belt travel.
Edge worn or Broken (permitting moisture penetration and belt shrinkage on one
side). Repair belt edge. Remove badly worn or out-of-square section and splice in new
piece of belt.
Belt Runs True When
Empty, Crooked When
Loaded
Off-center loading or poor loading. Adjust chute to place load on center of belt;
discharge material in direction of belt travel at or near belt speed.
Variations in nature and formation of load. Use notched chute to keep load peak in
exact center of belt.
Belt not making good contact with all idlers. Adjust height so all idlers contact belt.
Belt Runs to One Side at
Given Point on Structure
Build-up of material on idlers. Remove accumulation; improve maintenance. Install
scrapers or other cleaning devices.
Sticking idlers. Free idlers and improve maintenance and lubrication.
Idlers or pulleys out-of square with center line of belt. Readjust idlers in affected area.
Conveyor frame or structure crooked. Straighten in affected area.
Idler stands not centered on belt. Readjust idlers in affected area.
Structure not level. Level structure in affected area.
Belt Mistracks and Runs
Off at the Head Pulley
Spillage and worn lagging can cause material to build up between the head pulley
and belt. Prevent the spillage and buildup by installing a slider-bedskirt board system at
the loading point and a belt scraper at the head pulley. If your conveying conditions are
wet and sticky, use grooved lagging on the head pulley; the grooves repel water and help
prevent buildup on the belt. Improve maintenance.
Idlers or pulleys out-of square with center line of belt. Readjust idlers in affected area.
Idler stands not centered on belt. Readjust idlers in effected area.
Belts Runs To One Side
Throughout The Entire
Length At Specifc Idler
Idlers or pulley shaft out of square with center line of conveyor. Realign and install
limit switches for greater safety. Check conveyor manufacturers manual or guide.
Improperly placed idlers. Relocate idlers or insert additional idlers spaced to support
belt.
Material build-up (on pulley and idlers). Remove accumulation and install cleaning
devices, scrapers, and inverted V decking.
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
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Synchronous Drives - Timing Belt Drives Heavy Duty Conveyor Pulleys / Belt Conveyors
Belt Slips Insufficient traction between belt and pulley. Lag drive pulley - in wet conditions use
grooved lagging. Increase belt wrap with snub pulleys; install belt cleaning devices and
centrifugal switch for safety.
Pulley lagging worn. Replace pulley lagging. Ceramic lagging provides an excellent
solution when conventional rubber lagging fails to correct belt slippage and premature
wear.
Counterweight too light. Add counterweight or increase screw take-up tension to value
determined from calculations.
Material spillage and build-up. Improve loading and transfer conditions; install cleaning
devices; improve maintenance.
Sticking or frozen idlers. Free idlers and improve maintenance and lubrication.
Pulleys too small. Use larger diameter pulleys.
All Portions of Conveyor
Belt Running to One
Side at a Given Point on
Structure
One or more idlers immediately preceding trouble point not at right angles to the
direction of belt travel. Advance, in the direction of belt travel, the end of the idler to
which the belt has shifted. Square idlers.
Conveyor frame or structure crooked. Stretch string along edge to determine extent
and make correction.
One or more idler stands not centered under belt. Center them. Same as above.
Sticking idlers. Clean and lubricate.
Belt runs off terminal pulley. Check terminal pulley assignment. Check alignments of
idlers approaching terminal pulley.
Build up of material on idlers. Clean them. Install cleaning device.
Structure not level and belt tends to shift to low side. Level structure.
Particular Section of Belt
Runs to One Side at All
Points of Conveyor
Belt not joined squarely. Remove affected splice and resplice.
Bowed belt. For new belt this condition should disappear during break-in; in rare
instances belt must be straightened or replaced; check storage and handling of belt rolls.
Worn edge. Press edge.
Belt Runs to One Side
for Long Distance
or Entire Length of
Conveyor
Belt running off-center around the tail pulley and through the loading area. Install
training idlers on the return run prior to tail pulley.
Off-center loading or poor loading, the result of buildup in your chutes. Install non-
stick, wear-resistant (rubber for example) chute liners to center and evenly distribute the
load on the belt. Choose the liner material carefully to ensure it can resist wear from
contacting your conveyed material. Adjust chute to place load on center of belt; discharge
material in direction of belt travel at or near belt speed.
Build-up of material on idlers. Remove accumulation; improve maintenance. Install
scrapers or other cleaning devices.
Idlers or pulleys out-of square with center line of belt. Readjust idlers in affected area.
Conveyor frame or structure crooked. Straighten in affected area.
Idler stands not centered on belt. Readjust idlers in affected area.
Type of Failure Probable Cause / Corrective Action
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Properties of Steel
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Steel
Properties
Properties of Steel
The information shown below is offered as a general guide to physical properties of steel in common use. Lower tensile properties
are to be expected in large sections; the values of strength decrease as the size of the section increases. These values are no t
guaranteed and must NOT be used in specifying the raw materials or as a basis for acceptance or rejection of material. It must not
be assumed that these properties will be obtained in all cases as they vary widely with permissible variations in analysis, size of
section, rolling conditions, grain size and methods of heat treatment. Dependable physical properties can only be obtained through
carefully controlled analysis and heat treatment.
Average Properties of Standard Steels
AISI SAE
Strength in1000 PSI
% Elong. % Red.
Hardness
Machinability
Number Number Condition of Steel Tensile Yield in 2 of Area Brinell Rockwell % of B1112 CD
B1112 1112 COLD DRAWN BESSEMER................................................. 75-90 60-70 12-16 40-50 170-185 80-95B 100
C1018 1018 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 55-70 40-50 25-35 50-65 120-140 ...... 55
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 70-85 50-70 18-25 45-55 160-180 80-90B 65
1 RD.CARBURIZED AT 1700F., COOLED IN BOX,
REHEATED, QUENCHED CORE PROPERTIES.............. 90-100 60-80 10-22 35-50 200-230 93-98B ......
C1020 1020 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 60-80 40-50 25-35 50-65 120-145 60-98B 50
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 70-80 45-70 15-25 45-60 120-160 70-85B 60
C1117 1117 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 60-70 37-47 20-30 45-60 135-150 ...... 80
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 80-90 60-75 15-20 40-50 160-190 80-90B 90
1 RD.CARBURIZED AT 1700F., COOLED IN BOX,
REHEATED, QUENCHED CORE PROPERTIES.............. 95-110 60-85 10-25 35-50 210-240 15-22C ......
C1035 1035 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 75-85 40-55 18-25 40-55 155-175 ...... 60
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 85-95 65-80 15-25 40-50 170-200 85-95B 65
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 95-105 70-80 20-25 55-60 195-220 93-98B 55
C1040 1040 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 80-90 45-55 18-25 35-50 165-185 ....... 60
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 90-100 70-85 14-20 35-50 190-215 91-98B 62
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 100-110 75-85 15-25 45-60 210-240 17-23C 52
C1042 1042 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 85-95 50-60 15-25 35-50 175-205 ...... 58
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 90-105 75-90 12-20 30-45 185-215 ...... 60
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 105-120 80-90 15-25 40-60 215-250 ...... ......
C1045 1045 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 85-105 50-65 15-25 35-45 175-215 ...... 55
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 90-110 75-90 12-20 30-45 195-230 95-99B 58
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 110-130 80-95 12-25 40-55 235-260 22-26C 47
C1141 1141 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 90-110 60-80 15-25 25-45 180-220 ...... 65
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 100-120 85-105 8-18 20-50 195-230 ...... 70
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 120-145 100-130 10-20 35-50 270-310 ...... ......
C1144 1144 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 95-110 60-85 15-25 30-45 200-240 ...... 75
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 100-120 90-115 7-17 20-45 210-245 17-23C 85
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 130-150 110-130 15 45 286-302 29-31C ......
C1050 1050 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 95-110 55-70 15-20 25-40 210-325 ...... 50
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 115-135 85-100 10-22 35-50 240-265 23-27C ......
4140 4140 HOT ROLLED, ANNEALED.................................................. 90-100 60-70 20-30 50-60 185-210 91-95B 55
COLD DRAWN, ANNEALED................................................. 110-120 85-95 15-25 45-55 230-250 20-25C 65
HEAT TREATED, COLD DRAWN......................................... 140-155 125-140 12-20 45-55 270-300 26-30C 45
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 150-160 130-140 15-20 50-60 320-350 34-37C ......
2 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 145-155 125-135 15-20 50-60 320-345 33-36C ......
3 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 130-145 115-125 15-20 55-65 280-310 28-32C ......
E52100 52100 HOT ROLLED, ANNEALED.................................................. 100-110 75-85 20-25 50-60 210-235 ...... 45
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 180-195 65-80 10-15 35-45 375-415 40-43C ......
8620 8620 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 90-95 55-65 18-25 45-60 160-200 85-95B 55
COLD DRAWN...................................................................... 90-105 65-80 15-25 40-50 185-215 90-96B 60-70
1 RD. CARBURIZED 1700F., COOLED IN BOX,
REHEATED, QUENCHED CORE PROPERTIES.............. 120-135 90-110 15-20 40-50 285-350 28-40C ......
8645 8645 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 105-125 55-75 15-25 35-50 220-270 20-28C 48-55
HOT ROLLED, ANNEALED.................................................. 100-110 50-60 20-25 40-55 210-230 17-21C 54
2 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 140-150 110-125 15-20 45-55 300-320 30-34C ......
3 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 130-140 105-115 15-20 50-60 285-310 29-32C ......
8742 8742 NATURAL HOT ROLLED...................................................... 110-125 50-70 15-25 35-50 230-270 22-28C 45-50
COLD DRAWN, ANNEALED................................................. 105-120 95-105 10-18 35-45 210-235 95-99B 60
1 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 155-165 135-145 15-20 45-52 330-335 35-38C ......
2 RD. QUENCHED, TEMPERED 1000F ........................... 135-145 110-120 15-20 50-60 290-320 30-33C ......
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