I have an old 36" bandsaw that was converted from line shaft to electric drive. The motor sheave is variable. Try as I might, I have not succeeded in setting it so both belts are equally engaged. When starting, the 5HP motor draws over 100 amps.
I need to get rid of the sheave, and while I am doing this, would appreciate and opinion on changing the belts to a Gates notched PowerBand style.
Is this a good idea, and would I need to replace the driven sheave with a different style of sheave to accommodate the PowerBand?
My saw has a support arm with a third bearing on the outside of the driven sheave, so I only want to take it apart once.
I have a 3 belt drive on my 16" Laguna Sheartech planer. I would like consider the same as the factory belts are not notched and the radius much tighter on both sheaves.
Thanks for any advice.
Dn
I need to get rid of the sheave, and while I am doing this, would appreciate and opinion on changing the belts to a Gates notched PowerBand style.
Is this a good idea, and would I need to replace the driven sheave with a different style of sheave to accommodate the PowerBand?
My saw has a support arm with a third bearing on the outside of the driven sheave, so I only want to take it apart once.
I have a 3 belt drive on my 16" Laguna Sheartech planer. I would like consider the same as the factory belts are not notched and the radius much tighter on both sheaves.
Thanks for any advice.
Dn