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What are the three groups in which belt drives are usually classified?
What are the three groups in which belt drives are usually classified?
Light drives, Medium drives, Heavy drives
What are the important factors upon which the selection of a belt drive depends?
What are the important factors upon which the selection of a belt drive depends?
Speed of the driving and driven shafts, Speed reduction ratio, Power to be transmitted, Centre distance between the shafts, Positive drive requirements, Shafts layout, Space available, Service conditions
What determines the amount of power transmitted in a belt drive?
What determines the amount of power transmitted in a belt drive?
Velocity of the belt, Tension under which the belt is placed on the pulleys, Arc of contact between the belt and the smaller pulley
What are the types of belts important from the subject point of view?
What are the types of belts important from the subject point of view?
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What are the key characteristics of the material used for belts and ropes?
What are the key characteristics of the material used for belts and ropes?
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Why is the hair side of a leather belt preferred to be in contact with the pulley surface?
Why is the hair side of a leather belt preferred to be in contact with the pulley surface?
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What are the two types of tanning used for leather belts?
What are the two types of tanning used for leather belts?
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How are leather strips used for belts thickened?
How are leather strips used for belts thickened?
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How are leather belts specified based on their construction?
How are leather belts specified based on their construction?
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Why must leather belts be periodically cleaned and treated?
Why must leather belts be periodically cleaned and treated?
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