Equipment Drive Components: Gear Belt and Chain Drives
Explain what a gear drive is and its general function. Identify the major components of a typical gearbox. Describe typical operator checks and concerns that apply to gear drives. Explain what a belt is and describe its general function. Describe typical single and multiple V-belt drives. Explain what a chain drive is and its general function. Describe a typical chain drive and some common ways that chain drives are lubricated. Describe typical operator checks and concerns that apply to belt drives. Describe typical operator checks and concerns that apply to chain drives.