What Are the Types of Belt Pulleys?

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There are seven types of belt pulleys: O, A, B, C, D, E, and F. Below is relevant information about belt pulleys: 1. Definition: Belt pulleys belong to the category of hub-type components, generally characterized by relatively large dimensions. The manufacturing process typically involves casting or forging (larger dimensions are usually designed for casting, with materials mostly being cast iron due to its good casting properties, while cast steel is rarely used due to its poor casting properties; smaller dimensions can be designed for forging, with steel as the material). 2. Applications: Belt pulleys are primarily used for long-distance power transmission, such as in small diesel engine power output, agricultural vehicles, tractors, automobiles, mining machinery, machining equipment, textile machinery, packaging machinery, lathes, forging machines, transmission for small-horsepower motorcycles, power transmission for agricultural machinery, air compressors, reducers, speed reducers, generators, cotton gins, etc. Before assembling the belt pulley, the final cleaning must be done using gasoline to ensure all parts are clean and dry, guaranteeing tight fitting surfaces free of oil stains and sufficient friction.