The influence of thickening the material of industrial synchronous belt on its transmission efficiency

In the field of industrial automation and mechanical manufacturing, the performance of thickened industrial synchronous belts, as key transmission components, directly affects the operating efficiency and stability of the entire system. Among the many performance indicators, transmission efficiency is undoubtedly the most important one. The choice of materials, as the basis of synchronous belts, has a decisive influence on their transmission efficiency.

Thickened industrial synchronous belts are usually made of high-strength and wear-resistant materials, and the properties of these materials are directly related to the transmission performance and durability of synchronous belts. Common materials include rubber, polyester fiber, steel wire and glass fiber rope. The physical and chemical properties of different materials play a vital role in the transmission process of synchronous belts.

Rubber is one of the most commonly used materials in synchronous belts. Because of its good elasticity and wear resistance, it can absorb and buffer the impact and vibration during the transmission process to a certain extent, thereby reducing energy loss. The friction coefficient of rubber is moderate, which can provide stable friction and ensure good meshing between the synchronous belt and the pulley. However, rubber is prone to aging and hardening in high temperature and corrosive environments, which will lead to performance degradation, thereby affecting the overall transmission efficiency.

To address the limitations of rubber materials, some manufacturers have begun to use high-strength materials such as polyester fibers, steel wires or glass fiber ropes as the bearing layer of synchronous belts. These materials have higher tensile strength and lower elongation, and can maintain stable performance under heavy loads and high-speed operation. In particular, steel wires and glass fiber ropes hardly stretch under tension, so they can keep the belt pitch unchanged and achieve synchronous transmission without slip. This feature makes the transmission ratio more precise, thereby improving transmission efficiency.

In addition to the selection of bearing layer materials, the covering material on the surface of the synchronous belt also has an important impact on transmission efficiency. Some high-performance covering materials, such as polyurethane and polyamide, have higher friction coefficients and lower elastic deformation rates. These materials can provide better friction performance and more stable transmission effects, significantly reducing energy loss and wear. In addition, these high-performance materials also have good corrosion resistance, heat resistance and wear resistance, and can maintain stable performance in harsh working environments.

When selecting synchronous belt materials, special attention should be paid to the differences in transmission efficiency between different materials. This difference mainly depends on the physical and chemical properties of the materials and the specific needs of the transmission system. Therefore, in the material selection process, multiple factors such as load demand, speed requirements and working environment should be considered comprehensively to achieve the best transmission efficiency.