Did you know that improperly tensioned or misaligned V-belts, typically used on fans and pumps can be robbing you of energy!
An improperly maintained drive may use 20-25% more energy to operate, in addition to diminished performance, loss of operating capacity and heat generated by slippage and misalignment friction.
Belt life may also be reduced, often resulting in higher replacement parts usage and unanticipated downtime.
Follow the manufacturers' instructions for proper alignment and tensioning.
A good rule of thumb with the drive belts seated and power locked out, the belts should have 1/64" of deflection per inch of span between the centerline of the drive sheaves.
