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VOLTA VAR BELTS
PU Series Friction Belts and Tools
Volta VaR Tools
All Volta VaR (V and Round) belting can be easily welded, either on site
or prior to installation. For optimal results, only use Volta VaR Tools.
Other Belts
1
Cut profile to desired length.
Clean profile surface and welding
head with alcohol to remove dirt
and grease.
2
Pre-heat welder (W1 or W2) at least
10 minutes before use. For reinforced
belts only. Clamp profile in pliers.
Choose drill bit that matches the
Polyester cord’s diameter and drill
out cord from both ends of the belt.
Make sure you remove all the fibres.
3
Clamp profile in appropriate
groove, depending on profile size
(I for round profiles 2-4mm, II
for round profiles 3-8mm and III for
round profiles 8mm or above and
for Vee belts).
4
Place the heated welder head
between the profile ends and close
the pliers lightly until the profile ends
melt equally and form approximately
a 1mm bead.
5
Open the pliers quickly and pull
welder away. Avoid dragging melted
material out of joint area.
6
Close pliers quickly but gently
and tighten thumb screws.
Depending on profile diameter,
wait at least 10 minutes for welded
area to cool down.
7
Release belt from pliers and trim
welding flash from belt with side
cutters. The Volta belt is now ready
for long lasting and reliable service.
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