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AR13.22-S-1351S Check Poly-V Belt For Wear and Damage




AR13.22-S-1351S Check Poly-V Belt For Wear And Damage




Damage profiles







A Poly-V new - ribs are trapezoidal
B Flank wear - ribs are tipped
C Cord visible in base of rib (lighter points)
D Transverse cracks across the back
E Rib detached from base of belt (arrow)
F Fraying of outer cords
G Cord torn out at the side
H Transverse cracks across several ribs
J Missing chunks of rib
K Individual transverse cracks across ribs
L Dirt or stones embedded in ribs
m Lumps of rubber in base of rib