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13.10 Drive Belt Tension
Tension adjustment of the drive belts may be required during normal operation. Belt tension must be adequate to
positively move the box through the machine and they should run fully on the surface of the pulleys at each end of
the frame. The idler pulleys on the infeed end are adjusted in or out to provide proper belt tension. Each belt is
adjusted separately.
Belt tension is obtained by tightening the adjustment screw so that a moderate pulling force of 3.5 kg [7 lbs]
applied at the midspan, as shown in Figure 13-7, will defl ect the belt 25mm [1 inch]. This will assure positive
contact between the belt and the drive pulley on the discharge end of the taping head.
To adjust belts, see "Maintenance – Drive Belts", steps 3 and 7.
13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued)
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Figure 13-7 – Box Drive Belt Tension Adjustment, Top View
2010 December
800ab-NA
• To reduce the risk associated with pinch, entanglement and hazardous voltage:
− Turn electrical supply off and disconnect before performing any adjustments, maintenance or
servicing the machine or taping heads
WARNING
Infeed EndDischarge End
Box Drive Belt
Drive Belt
Direction
25mm [2 Inch] Def ection
@ 3.5 kg [7 lbs.] Pull Force at Midspan