Sheave Maintenance
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Sheave Maintenance

Martech
Updated Jan 21, 2021

 When you finish this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and operation of sheaves and explain basic techniques employed to maintain them.

• Describe the construction of V-Belt sheaves

• Describe the construction of positive traction belt sheaves

• Discuss design and methods used with manually adjusted, variable speed sheaves.

• Explain the principle of operation behind spring-loaded, adjustable, variable speed sheaves

• Explain how to align sheaves using a straightedge

• State the reason for adjustable sheave lubrication