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Where is the smaller sheave typically mounted when the belt is used for speed reduction?
Where is the smaller sheave typically mounted when the belt is used for speed reduction?
- On the belt itself
- On the driven machine
- On a high-speed shaft (correct)
- On the motor shaft
What is the side of the belt that experiences an increase in tension when transmitting power known as?
What is the side of the belt that experiences an increase in tension when transmitting power known as?
- Slack side
- Driving side
- Loose side
- Tight side (correct)
What causes the belt to grip the driving sheave when transmitting power?
What causes the belt to grip the driving sheave when transmitting power?
- Torsion
- Expansion
- Friction (correct)
- Compression
Which type of belt is often made from leather or rubber-coated fabric?
Which type of belt is often made from leather or rubber-coated fabric?
What is the larger sheave mounted on when using a belt for speed reduction?
What is the larger sheave mounted on when using a belt for speed reduction?
What provides exceptionally low friction between the chain and the sprockets in a roller chain?
What provides exceptionally low friction between the chain and the sprockets in a roller chain?
How is the pitch of a roller chain usually illustrated?
How is the pitch of a roller chain usually illustrated?
What suffix is used to indicate heavy-duty sizes in roller chains?
What suffix is used to indicate heavy-duty sizes in roller chains?
What does ISO-606 style of chain have basically the same design dimensions as?
What does ISO-606 style of chain have basically the same design dimensions as?
In agricultural equipment, what systems employ many chain drives for actuation?
In agricultural equipment, what systems employ many chain drives for actuation?
What is the driving force in flat belts limited by?
What is the driving force in flat belts limited by?
Why are flat belts preferred for delicate machinery?
Why are flat belts preferred for delicate machinery?
What is a characteristic of synchronous belts in terms of drive mechanism?
What is a characteristic of synchronous belts in terms of drive mechanism?
What contributes to the stress in a belt around sheaves?
What contributes to the stress in a belt around sheaves?
What is the recommended minimum sheave diameter for standard belts?
What is the recommended minimum sheave diameter for standard belts?
What is the purpose of attachments in roller chains?
What is the purpose of attachments in roller chains?
What are the three modes of failure considered when rating a chain's power transmission capacity?
What are the three modes of failure considered when rating a chain's power transmission capacity?
What lubrication method is recommended for chain drives according to the text?
What lubrication method is recommended for chain drives according to the text?
What does the power capacity of a chain drive depend on?
What does the power capacity of a chain drive depend on?
How do multiple strands of chain affect the power capacity?
How do multiple strands of chain affect the power capacity?
What is the primary difference between a 5V belt and a 5VX belt?
What is the primary difference between a 5V belt and a 5VX belt?
What is the recommended maximum reduction ratio for a plain V-belt drive?
What is the recommended maximum reduction ratio for a plain V-belt drive?
Why should the shafts carrying mating sheaves be parallel and the sheaves be in alignment?
Why should the shafts carrying mating sheaves be parallel and the sheaves be in alignment?
What should the angle of wrap on the smaller sheave be according to the provided text?
What should the angle of wrap on the smaller sheave be according to the provided text?
Why are matched belts required in multibelt installations?
Why are matched belts required in multibelt installations?
Which lubrication method involves applying oil with a brush or a spout can at least once every 8 hours of operation?
Which lubrication method involves applying oil with a brush or a spout can at least once every 8 hours of operation?
Which lubrication method involves continuously dipping the chain into a sump of oil provided by the chain cover?
Which lubrication method involves continuously dipping the chain into a sump of oil provided by the chain cover?
Which lubrication method involves an oil pump delivering a continuous stream of oil to the lower part of the chain?
Which lubrication method involves an oil pump delivering a continuous stream of oil to the lower part of the chain?
Which lubrication method does not require the chain to dip into the oil directly?
Which lubrication method does not require the chain to dip into the oil directly?
Which lubrication method involves feeding oil directly onto the link plates of each chain strand?
Which lubrication method involves feeding oil directly onto the link plates of each chain strand?
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