How long do round baler belts last?
Some baler manuals provide guidance about the lifespan of belts. Many will need replacing after a decade or so. But some farmers are still baling with 20-year-old belts. A better indicator is bale volume.
When should I replace my round baler belt?
If your baler uses belts, it is a good practice to pull out the belts and replace them every 10,000 bales or so. After belts stretch, they can’t apply the same pressure as when they were new and set at the correct factory measurements.
How tight should baler belts be?
On New Holland balers, the belts are not tight when the tailgate is closed with no hay in the baler. If you push against the belt at the back of the baler, you can probably push the belt in 2 to 3 inches. Also check the pressure gauge at the front of the baler. The gauge should read zero.
Are baler belts directional?
Most baler belts do not have a direction of travel based on the belt alone. However, some factors might create a recommended direction of travel. While you can run the belt the other way, you increase the risk that the outside hooks will catch if you make the belt end with more hooks your trailing end.
What causes baler belts to twist?
If belts are overly long, they will be loose when the tailgate is closed with no hay in the chamber. Loose belts will walk. If the bale core breaks down while baling, belts will get loose and can flip. This usually happens in dry short hay conditions.
Are round baler belts directional?
What is baler belt used for?
Heavy-duty fabric belt designed to meet application requirements. CONTI round bale compressor belts are used in harvesters for the pressing of round straw and hay bales with uniform compression.
Why do I need to replace my Baler belt?
At worst, belt problems can cause costly damage to other baler parts or pose a safety hazard. Problems requiring complete belt replacement or a repair like splicing result from diverse causes. A little investigation can help determine whether to replace or repair the troubled belt.
Where to find the lowest priced round baler belts?
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Why are my Baler belts cracking and cracking?
Exposure to sun and ozone can dry out belts and make them brittle and/or slick. Farmers who bale with higher belt tension, in the interest of maximizing bale density, often report a shorter lifespan for their baler belts. A baler acquired second-hand may not come with records of belt age and bale volume.
Is it normal for a belt to curl?
Although some rubbing against belt guides is normal, excessive rubbing will cause substantial curl to belt edges, perhaps fraying or even folding over. With such signs, replacement may be the best option. The cables or pins that hold together the belt ends will not last as long as the belt surface itself.