What are the effects of excessive tension on synchronous timing belts

As an important power transmission element, synchronous belts are widely used in various mechanical equipment and systems. Correct tension is one of the key factors to ensure the normal operation and efficient transmission of synchronous belts. However, when the tension of synchronous belts is too large, it will have a series of adverse effects on their performance and operation.

Excessive tension will cause the synchronous belt to overstretch, which will lead to deformation and damage of the belt material, shorten the life of the belt and may even cause the belt to break, thus affecting the normal operation of the transmission system.

In addition, excessive tension will increase the friction between the synchronous belt and the roller or gear, resulting in increased friction, increased wear, reduced transmission efficiency, increased energy loss, and even overheating and damage to the transmission system.

In addition, excessive tension will also aggravate the wear of the synchronous belt tooth surface, reduce the transmission accuracy and stability, and affect the normal operation of the equipment.

Excessive tension will also cause noise and vibration in the synchronous belt, affecting the smooth operation of the equipment, increasing maintenance costs and noise pollution.

In applications that require high-precision transmission, such as machine tools, printing presses, etc., excessive tension will cause errors and deviations in the belt, affecting the working accuracy and stability of the equipment. Therefore, correctly controlling the tension of the synchronous belt is one of the important measures to ensure the normal operation and efficient transmission of the transmission system.