V Belt & Chain Drive

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Course Outline
 
Module (01) Flexible Drive Belt Safety
A. Identify common flexible belt drive safety guidelines
B. Identify the potential hazard of pinch points
C. Explain the proper procedure for lockout, tagout, and blockout
D. Identify the PPE required and/or not appropriate for flexible drives maintenance
E. Identify the potential for burn hazards
F. Identify the potential hazards resulting from rigging and lifting
G. Explain the proper use of using a hydraulic and/or manual puller to remove pulleys
 

 
Module (02) Common Types of Belts Used for Flexible Belt Drives
A. Identify the four common types of belts used for flexible belt drives
B. V-belts and double V-belts
C. Identify timing and cog belts
D. Identify adjustable (variable speed) belts
E. Identify flat belts
 
Module (03) Characteristics of V-belts
A. List and describe the characteristics of V-belts
B. Describe the construction of V-belts
C. Explain the identification of V-belt letter/number combinations
D. Compute the correct belt length required when the belt is missing
E. Identify the correct matching number application
 
Module (04) Proper V-belt Alignment and Tension
A. Identify considerations for proper V-belt alignment and tension
B. Explain the result of misalignment and improper tension
C. Identify the three misalignment conditions of pulley-to-pulley alignment
D. Describe two methods used for tensioning a V-belt drive system
V. Characteristics of Double V-belts and Timing Belts
A. List the characteristics of double V-belts
B. Describe the characteristics of timing belts
C. Describe the construction of double V-belts
D. Describe the construction of timing belts
E. List the uses of double V-belts
F. List the applications of timing belts
 
Module (05) Functions of Variable-Speed Belt Drives
A. Describe the function of variable-speed belt drives
B. Describe the operation of a variable-speed belt drive
C. Compute the change in the driven pulley speed
D. Compute the change in the driver pulley speed
 
Module (06) Drive Chain Safety
A. Identify common chain drive safety guidelines
B. Identify the potential hazard of pinch points
C. Explain the proper procedure for lockout, tagout, and blockout
D. Identify the PPE required and/or not appropriate for chain drive maintenance.
E. Identify the potential for burn hazards.
F. Explain the proper use of using a hydraulic puller to remove sprockets
 

 
Module (07) Common Types of Chains Used for Chain Drives
A. Identify the three common types of chains used for chain drives
B. Identify various styles of roller chain
C. Identify various styles of silent chain
D. Identify various styles of engineering chain
 
Module (08) Characteristics of Roller Chain Drives
A. List and describe the characteristics of standard roller chain
B. Describe the construction of heavy series chain
C. Describe the construction of double pitch roller chain
D. Describe the construction of hollow pin, side bow, and leaf chain
 
Module (09) Proper Chain Alignment and Tension
A. Identify considerations for proper chain alignment and tension
B. Explain the result of misalignment and improper tension
C. Identify the three misalignment conditions of sprocket-to-sprocket alignment
D. Describe two methods used for tensioning a roller chain drive system
 
Module (10) Characteristics of Silent Chain Drives
A. List the characteristics of silent chain drives
B. Describe the advantages of silent chain drives
C. Describe the construction of silent chains
D. List the two ways used to keep silent chain from sliding off the sprockets
E. Explain the conveying application of silent chain drives
 
Module (11) Engineering Chain Types
A. Describe cast engineering chain construction and their application
B. Describe double-flex, drop forged, engineered steel polymeric and weld steel chain and their applications
C. Describe corrosion resistant chain and tabletop chain
D. Compute the change in the driven sprocket speed
E. Compute the change in the driver sprocket speed
 
Module (12) Engineered and Drive Chain Sprockets
A. Describe sprocket types and styles
B. Describe segmental sprockets and traction wheels
C. Describe the selection and specifications, including number of teeth, height of teeth, bore and hub sizes, and gapped sprockets
 
Module (13) Lubrication and Chain Guards
A. Describe the three styles of chain lubrication
B. Describe the application of chain guards
 
  Updated on 18 September, 2019