LOVEJOY VARIABLE SPEED PULLEY
LOVEJOY – WHERE THE WORLD TURNS FOR COUPLINGSVARIABLE SPEED DRIVES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH YB COMPONENTS
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- Very economical and reliable method of speed change
- Allows the user to find the ideal speed without changing sheaves and belts; especially important on applications where final driven speed is critical and difficult to attain with two fixed-diameter sheave
- Speed range within the ratio is infinite, and speed change is accomplished quickly, while the drive is running
- Can be used as a highly efficient belt tensioner, with no adjustment necessary
- Offers a form of “soft start,” eliminating belt slip and premature wear
- On belt drives with inherent high torque start-up requirements
