Edge treatment:  The edges of a solid steel belt can be exposed to high stresses during operation. Therefore, during the manufacturing of a solid steel belt, the edges are rounded to eliminate sharp corners.  Stresses can concentrate at a sharp corner and can lead to failure by fatigue.

Inspection: Belts should be inspected periodically to determine if the edge has been damaged. If any evidence of sharp corners or small cracks are found, the edge should be immediately retreated to eliminate the sharp corners or small cracks. This will prolong the life of the belt.

Retreatment: The retreatment of a solid steel belt can be accomplished by filing with a sharp file. Moderate pressure should be applied to the file and filing should be done at a number of different angles to form a round radius. The filing could be done by running the belt at a slow speed and holding the file with moderate pressure against the edge of the belt. After each full revolution of the belt, the angle of the file should be changed. There should be at least five different angles used in the filing process.

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