Case Study
Asphalt Exhaust
Industry Aggregate/Mining Application Asphalt plant exhaust fan used to draw hot gases off from the asphalt mixing drum Original Drive Description A seven V-belt drive 100 HP system Drive R - C14.0 Drive N - C24.0 Belt - 7/C120 Problem The seven single belts were slipping leading to accelerated belt wear. Also, due to harsh environment the belt drive needed retensioning nearly every week. In addition, abrasive dust in the a