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Timing belts should be stored in a dry place, protected from light, and at temperatures below 30 °C. Direct sunlight, moisture, heat, chemicals, and proximity to electric motors or transformers should be avoided. The recommended relative humidity is below 70%. To prevent damage to the material, timing belts must not be kinked, crushed, or bent too sharply.
Key storage conditions at a glance:
• Temperature: below 30 °C
• Humidity: below 70%
• Protect from sunlight
• Avoid contact with chemicals
• Do not store near sources of ozone
• Do not kink or crush
Inappropriate storage conditions can compromise a timing belt’s service life, dimensional stability, and performance. Proper storage helps preserve the belt’s original properties over the long term and ensures operational reliability.
During extended periods of inactivity, timing belts should be slackened. If this is not possible, it is recommended to remove them and store them separately under suitable conditions. This helps prevent deformation and loss of tension.
Synchronous belts should ideally be stored flat on a smooth surface and can be nested inside one another to save space. Larger belts may be rolled up, but care must be taken to ensure that the bending radius is not too small. This could cause permanent damage to the belt.
When stored properly, timing belts retain their properties for up to eight years. This requires suitable storage conditions in terms of temperature, humidity, and protection from direct sunlight.