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Engine drive systems<br />

Metal idler, with<br />

double row bearings (VW).<br />

Polyamide idler, with<br />

single row bearing (Fiat).<br />

Accessory belt idler pulley (ABIP)<br />

Idler<br />

Idlers can be found in varied positions on the engine<br />

timing system, each with specific loading and<br />

performance conditions. Today’s engineers are trying to<br />

find ways to increase the life span of the idler to reach a<br />

target of 124,300 mi/>200 000 km (with the eventual<br />

aim of it having the same life span as the engine). They<br />

need to withstand the higher operating conditions<br />

through <strong>com</strong>ponent design evolution. For example, a<br />

significant area of improvement is bearing sealing and<br />

greases. Finally more polyamide pulleys fitted results in<br />

overall weight gain for the designers.<br />

Engine seal<br />

Engine sealing arrangements have advanced<br />

dramatically over the last few years. Although hidden<br />

from view, modern sealing techniques, such as<br />

moulded-in-place permanent gasket solutions, have<br />

delivered significant improvements in achieving oil-tight<br />

assemblies for the effective life of an engine. Dynamic<br />

sealing, for crankshafts and camshafts, is now receiving<br />

similar design and material attention.<br />

Traditional elastomeric lip seals are today being replaced<br />

by PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene) thin film seals. They<br />

offer extended sealing life and a far greater level of<br />

protection from chemical attacks. This is a particular<br />

problem with diesel engines and some of the more<br />

exotic synthetic based oils. However, these provide the<br />

extended service intervals demanded in the market-place.<br />

slack span<br />

The idler pulley allows the belt to be correctly wound<br />

(providing optimum wrap angle) around the driven<br />

<strong>com</strong>ponents, while also reducing the free belt length,<br />

which, if not accurately calculated into the design build,<br />

could cause excess vibrations and noise.<br />

1. Sealing lip (varied material)<br />

2. Metal or rubber casing<br />

3. Contact spring<br />

Standard PTFE-seal with<br />

elastomeric or felt dust lip.<br />

4th Generation PTFE-seal<br />

with improved durability<br />

and “easy-assembly”.<br />

Unitized PTFE-seal for<br />

heavy contamination.<br />

Idler<br />

Traditional engine shaft seal design<br />

1.<br />

tight span<br />

engine<br />

rotation<br />

Modern engine shaft seal designs - PTFE:<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

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