Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

Timing-belt drives transmit torque and motion from a driving to a driven pulley or force to a linear actuator. They may also convey a load placed on the belt surface. A drive under load develops a ...

30 HP triple reduction 32:1. Plant managers are continuously looking for new ways to cut costs, improve safety, and increase efficiencies, and often those benefits can be found by converting their ...