How to avoid the influence of surface damage on rubber flat belt

Rubber flat belts play a vital role in mechanical transmission systems, and their surface conditions directly affect transmission efficiency, equipment stability and service life. Therefore, it is particularly important to take scientific and reasonable preventive measures to avoid surface damage to rubber flat belts.

The selection of high-quality rubber materials is the basis for ensuring the performance of rubber flat belts. Rubber formulas with excellent wear resistance, aging resistance and chemical corrosion resistance should be selected to ensure that they can still maintain good elasticity and toughness under complex working conditions. The use of high-quality materials can not only effectively reduce the risk of surface damage such as cracks and peeling, but also significantly extend the service life of flat belts. In addition, reasonable design and manufacturing processes are also crucial. During the production process, it is necessary to ensure that the vulcanization process is fully uniform to avoid instability of the internal structure or the generation of microcracks. Uniform vulcanization can improve the overall performance of rubber flat belts and reduce surface damage caused by material defects. At the same time, the thickness and hardness of rubber flat belts should be reasonably designed according to specific transmission requirements to avoid stress concentration caused by too high or too low hardness, thereby reducing the possibility of cracks and peeling.

In actual use, reasonable installation and adjustment are important links to avoid surface damage to rubber flat belts. During installation, it is necessary to ensure that the center line of the drive wheel is consistent with that of the rubber flat belt to avoid eccentricity or misalignment to reduce the formation of stress concentration points. The adjustment of tension is also critical. Too tight tension will increase the tensile stress of the rubber, which is easy to cause cracks and peeling; while too loose tension may cause slipping and sliding, increasing friction and wear. Therefore, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, professional tensioning devices should be used to ensure that the flat belt runs within a reasonable tension range to avoid surface damage caused by excessive or insufficient stress. In addition, the surface of the drive wheel should be kept clean and smooth to avoid dust, oil and foreign matter from being mixed in the transmission path to reduce friction and mechanical wear. Regularly check and maintain the surface of the drive wheel, polish or replace it when necessary to ensure that it is smooth and scratch-free, thereby reducing the risk of surface damage to the rubber flat belt.

The operating environment also has a significant impact on the surface condition of the rubber flat belt. It should be avoided as much as possible to use the rubber flat belt for a long time in an environment with strong ultraviolet rays, extreme temperatures or high humidity. Under ultraviolet rays, rubber materials are prone to aging and brittleness, resulting in cracks and cracks. The damage of UV rays to rubber can be reduced by installing a sunshade or using anti-UV additives in the transmission system. In high temperature environments, cooling measures should be taken or high temperature resistant rubber materials should be used to reduce the risk of thermal aging. In humid environments, ensure good drainage and drying of the transmission system to prevent moisture from penetrating into the rubber and accelerating aging and peeling. In addition, rubber flat belts should be kept away from corrosive chemicals, especially grease, acid, alkali and solvents. If it is unavoidable, rubber materials with good chemical corrosion resistance should be selected, or protective covers should be installed at key locations to reduce the erosion of chemicals on the rubber surface.

Maintenance and inspection are important measures to prevent surface damage to rubber flat belts. A scientific maintenance system should be established to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the transmission system regularly to promptly detect and deal with microcracks, scratches or peeling on the surface. By monitoring the operating status of the rubber flat belt and using advanced technical means such as vibration analysis and temperature detection, the service life of the rubber flat belt can be effectively extended to ensure the efficient and stable operation of the mechanical transmission system.