What environmental factors should be considered in the construction of raw-edge v belts

In the drivetrain, the performance of Raw-Edge V Belts is affected by a variety of environmental factors, among which temperature, humidity, oil and particulate matter, and vibration are key factors. In order to ensure the stability and reliability of the transmission belt under various operating conditions, targeted measures must be taken during design.

Temperature is an important factor affecting the performance of Raw-Edge V Belts. During the transmission process, heat will be generated by friction within the belt, and temperature changes in the external environment will also have a direct impact on the belt. Therefore, in material selection, materials that can withstand high temperature fluctuations, such as high temperature resistant rubber and high performance fibers, must be selected. These materials not only need to have excellent heat resistance, but also maintain the stability of their mechanical properties at high temperatures, including strength, hardness and wear resistance. In addition, in order to prevent performance degradation caused by overheating, an effective heat dissipation mechanism should be considered when designing, such as improving heat dissipation efficiency by increasing the heat dissipation area of ​​the belt surface or adopting an innovative heat dissipation structure.

Humidity is also an important environmental factor affecting the performance of the drive belt. In humid or rainy areas, moisture is prone to penetrate into the material, causing the material to expand, deform, and even cause corrosion, which affects the overall performance and service life of the transmission belt. Therefore, materials with excellent moisture and waterproof properties should be selected during design, and special treatment should be applied to the tape, such as coating waterproof layers or using improved fiber structures to enhance waterproofing capabilities. In addition, the friction characteristics of the belt body in humid environments also need to be considered to ensure that good transmission efficiency can be maintained under wet conditions.

Oil stains and particulate matter are another important factor affecting the performance of Raw-Edge V Belts. During the transmission process, the surface of the belt body is easily contaminated by oil and particulate matter, which will aggravate wear, reduce transmission efficiency, and even cause damage to the belt body. Therefore, when designing, materials with excellent oil and wear resistance should be selected, and the tape should be specially treated, such as adding a wear-resistant layer or using a specific wear-resistant structure to improve its wear resistance. At the same time, the cleaning and maintenance of the belt body must also be included in the design considerations, designing easy-to-clean structures and easy-to-replace wear-resistant parts for easy maintenance and extended service life.

Vibration is a common phenomenon in the transmission system and has a significant impact on the performance and life of the transmission belt. In vibrating environments, the drive belt will be subjected to various forces such as stretching, compression and shearing, which may cause material fatigue and damage. Therefore, the vibration resistance of the belt body must be fully considered during design, and the vibration resistance ability is enhanced by increasing the thickness and width of the belt body, or a specific vibration resistance structure is adopted to reduce the impact of vibration on the belt body. At the same time, the dynamic performance of the belt body in a vibrating environment, such as transmission efficiency, stability and noise, also needs to be systematically evaluated to ensure reliable operation under various operating conditions.