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james0929

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What is a positive belt drive?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Name three advantages of Mechanical Seals.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

What is the main advantage of using V-ribbed belts over conventional V-belts?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

In a positive drive there is no design slippage of the belt at all. Most belts have teeth and use sprockets with teeth.

Answer to Question 2

(1) Zero leakage of fluid.
(2) Capable of higher pressures.
(3) Better suited for chemical sealing.
(4) Little or no shaft wear.
(5) Less maintenance, No adjustment necessary.
(6) Less friction, more efficient.

Answer to Question 3

V-ribbed belts offer the power transmission capability of conventional V-belts with the flexibility of flat belt drives.



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