Couplings, Gear Trains, and V-Belts: Gear Trains and V-Belt Drives

This course covers gear and V-belt drives, the physical principles of power transmission, and the relationship of speed and torque as different forms of power. Topics also include simple and compound gear trains, and how gear trains may be used as speed changers or torque increasers.  We will delve into construction and applications for single and multiple V-belt drives, using V-belt drives as speed changers, adjusting and replacing V-belts, and controlling slippage.

Target Audience

Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.

You Will Learn

Participants will learn how to:

• Describe the relationship and differences between force and power.
• Describe the relationship between gears and power.
• Describe how gear trains are used as speed changers.
• Explain the advantages of using a compound gear train.
• Identify the purpose and function of high torque load gears and spur gears.
• Identify the purpose and function of helical and double helical gears.
• Identify the purpose and function of bevel and worm gears.
• Identify lubrication techniques and define shock load.
• Describe the purpose and function of V-belts.
• Describe how V-belts can be used to vary speed.
• Describe the cause and prevention of V-belt slippage.
• Describe the three main parts of a V-belt.
• Identify the proper tension for V-belts and describe how to correct for slippage.
• Describe how to properly replace and care for V-belts.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of gear trains and V-belts.

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