7 drive belt – IAI America RCP2-BA7U User Manual
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4. Maintenance Inspection
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4.7 Drive Belt
4.7.1 Inspecting the Belt
Remove the side covers and visually inspect the belt.
Durability of the drive belt is affected significantly by the operating condition, and there is no standard
guideline as to when the belt should be replaced.
Generally, the belt is designed to withstand several million cycles of flexing loads.
As a practical guideline, replace the drive belt when any of the conditions listed below is observed:
• The teeth and end faces of the belt have worn significantly.
• The belt has swollen due to deposits of oil, etc.
• Cracks and other damages are found on the teeth or back of the belt.
• The belt has broken.
4.7.2 Applicable Belt
Manufacturer
Model Number
Material
Mitsuboshi Belting
Long Belt OTG100S3M, 10mm wide
Urethane specification