In
this video we are going to show how much a treadmill belt has to
slide to be considered in good condition. Unfortunately, it is often
difficult for treadmill owners to understand if the running belt is
correctly installed and lubricated.
The
belt used in this video is a double professional canvas belt for Life
Fitness treadmill, purchased at http://www.partsfortreadmill.com/
The
running belt is connected to the pulley, the drive belt, and the
motor (which is a large professional motor), yet it runs very easily
with a minimum span. If the belt on your treadmill is locked or
slipping it is necessary to clean (before) and then lubricate (after)
the (white) surface of the belt where it’s in contact with the deck
and the deck itself. Use for this purpose lubricants such as:
Treadmill
maintenance lubricant and a lubricant for fitness equipment with
silicone base
If
the lubrication is not sufficient, replace the belt by mounting a low
friction running belt, such as: treadmill home belts
Remember
to buy from reliable suppliers to avoid purchasing stock funds and
old belts, which have
lost their properties have an abnormal behavior.
Remember
that:
- Excessive friction of the belt is the main cause
of faults in the treadmills (both domestic and gym) and causes an
additional power consumption (from 30 to 70% more) which corresponds
to a few hundred euros a year for intensive use (gyms).
-
Always check the other transmission components (especially rollers)
and the surface of the deck (cracks, breaks, and cunts)
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