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