Discover our troubleshooting solutions for ERO joint® HP Timing belts and ERO joint® WT wide timing belts.
Troubleshooting guide for ERO joint® HP Timing belts
Problem encountered
Possible reason for fault
How can we solve the problem?
Rupture of the junction
Too much voltage
Incident or wear
The rod has been inserted incorrectly / The teeth of the joint are not aligned correctly / dismantling of the belt
We advise you to reduce the voltage
The photo below shows a case where the rod has not been correctly inserted (you can see that the Cords in the junction are not damaged). The possible reason for the junction breaking could be due to the junction teeth being misaligned.
Please read the assembly instructions carefully and observe the following instructions:
Do not dismantle the Belt (please consult us if necessary)!
The stem is difficult to insert
You have no lubricant
Teeth are misaligned at the junction
You have not used a chamfered shank
Use water to aid insertion
It is imperative that the teeth are perfectly aligned at the junction
You need to insert a chamfered stem (don't hesitate to ask us for one)
Troubleshooting guide for ERO joint® WT wide Timing belts
Problem encountered
Possible reason for fault
How can we solve the problem?
You notice that the junction is broken, broken off
Too heavy a load
Accident or wear
Too much tension
Modify the current joint with a reinforced 5-rod joint
We advise you to reduce the tension
End fingers spread apart
The Belt is fitted upside down, wrong direction of travel
You haven't used the Glued and lubricant that we supplied to you
Check that the Belt is correctly fitted and that it runs in the correct direction.
The pins have moved towards the edges of the Belt
You restarted too quickly after installing the Belt (glue and lubricant did not have time to dry).
There is too much stress in the belt
Replace smooth rods with notched rods