Variator belt: Replacement and types

In order to understand what will be discussed, it is necessary to know what a variator is. This is the part that is responsible for the smooth switching of speeds in any unit. Currently, it is used quite widely, including in vehicles of various types.

Belt Convertor

One of the advantages of the belt variator is that the rubber belts are highly reliable. In addition, the term of their service is quite large. These two pluses are due to the special wedge shape that belts take. If you measure the service life of the belts in the vehicle according to the distance it can pass, it is about 50 thousand km. However, despite these advantages, a belt drive is rarely used. All due to the fact that both pulleys should be constantly at an angle of 20 ^° . And as shown by multiple experiments, any hydraulic system or spring copes with the task of holding this position much better than the rubber belt variator. About this and talk.

Variator belt for scooter

This is one of the most important details on the scooter. The thing is that it is he who makes driving a vehicle. People who first buy a scooter often do not pay attention to it, although it would be worth it. When buying a used scooter, you should immediately check the variator belt. If it was subjected to heavy loads, it went too far (more than 6000 km), or it was simply inaccurately treated with it, for example, by abruptly starting, then, most likely, the rubber belt worn out. It will need to be replaced. When you purchase a new scooter, you should pay attention to this. Despite the fact that he did not go anywhere, he could stand for quite a long time in the warehouse. And with such a simple rubber belt variator can crack just from time to time.

After buying a vehicle, it is worth paying attention to this detail every 1000-2000 km. As soon as the first signs appear on the belts that they are worthless, you need to replace them immediately. Such signs may be noticeable slippage of belts, worn out main layer of rubber. It is best to check this before leaving, because you can replace the variator belt on the scooter only with a special puller, as well as a wrench.

Replacement

In order to replace the variator belt on the scooter, it is necessary to start with unscrewing the nut, which is located on the variator itself. After that, the whole procedure, in principle, is quite simple. The old belt is removed, and the new one is installed. Although the process of replacement is very, very simple, you must seriously consider buying this part. The thing is that you only need to buy the belt, which is stated in the technical characteristics of the scooter. If you make a mistake with the choice and buy a smaller or larger belt, this will affect the speed of the vehicle. In addition, the wrong size will lead to the fact that after 1000, a maximum of 1500 km the product will simply be torn.

What happens if the belt breaks? Most likely, there will also drop out all the variator weights that are there. If this does not happen - it's a great luck, but more often they fly out almost immediately after the rubber part is torn.

Variator belt for snowmobile

There is a good firm DAYCO, which manufactures belts for snowmobiles. Production facilities of this company are in the US, and their products are divided into three categories:

• The first category of belts is intended for quiet driving and moderate loads;
• The second category can withstand more serious loads, and you can also ride off-road;
• The last series of belts is intended for the extreme kind of driving a snowmobile and the greatest loads.

These parts are delivered to the conveyor production in the US, and then delivered to companies such as BPA, Arctic Cat.