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Lesson 14 - Step Pulley

Lesson 14 - Step Pulley

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Lesson 14:

Step Pulley
What is Step Pulley
• A step pulley is a system of pulleys made up of many
different sizes. The typical step pulley consists of a two- to
four-pulley configuration.

• This type of step pulley is found on equipment such as a drill


press where different operational speeds can be produced
simply by changing the belt to a different pulley size.

• The step pulley is always operated in pairs, and when the


belt is changed on one pulley, it is also changed on the
corresponding pulley on the other side of the belt.
Application of
Step Pulley

• The typical step pulley consists of three


to five grooves. This type of step pulley
is found on equipment such as drill
presses, lathes and milling machines
where different operational speeds can
be produced simply by changing the
belt to a different pulley size.
Drill Press
Lathes
Machine
Step Pulley
• Most step pulley assemblies are cast from liquid
materials; some of the very high-end pulleys, however,
are forged from solid billet material such as aluminum
or steel.

• The billet step pulley is much truer when spinning than


a cast version; there is a great cost difference between
the two, however, with the billet costing much more.
Some designs utilize separate and independent pulleys
to make up the arrangement, although this is not a true
step pulley.
Step Pulley
Step Pulley
• While most of the step assemblies are configured for V-belt
use, there are also some step pulleys which utilize flat belts.
This type of step system can be switched or changed on the
fly and is found in lathe transmissions or some milling
machines.

• The flat belt pulleys are typically always forged from billet
stock and operate much more smoothly than the V-belt
design. The V-belt type of pulley is favored in higher torque
applications, though, due to the ability of a V-belt to grip
the pulley with more strength.
Step Pulley

• When it has been determined that the speed


should be regulated on a particular step pulley
equipped machine, the process of adjusting
the speed is usually an easy one. With the
motor in the off position, open the belt cover.

• Take note of where the belt is currently


positioned on the pulleys. Remember, a large
pulley driving a smaller pulley will result in
more power but less speed output. Conversely,
a small pulley driving a large pulley will have
more speed output but less power.

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