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.

A hot process area inside the plant has a pair of exhaust fans for removing waste heat. Occasionally, a fan fails and soon operators are uncomfortable. Earlier today, a fan began squeaking. The ...

If you’ve been considering buying your first ebike — or perhaps your second or third — chances are you’ve come across some models equipped with a belt drive instead of a traditional chain. But what ...

Woody Yen from THK America Inc. talks about the advantages of linear-motor-driven actuators and belt-drive actuators with Lee Teschler of MACHINE DESIGN. 4:08 Woody Yen from THK America Inc. talks ...

Serpentine drive belt systems have been standard equipment on new vehicles for quite some time. Much more efficient than multiple V-belt drives due to reduced friction, a single, flat drive belt also ...

Gates’ newest belt drive system is known as the Carbon Drive Moto X9. The new belt and sprocket design uses a novel setup that combines the Gates ultra-high tensile carbon fiber cord construction with ...

Belt-driven boost-makers, better known as superchargers, go with Mustang performance like hot dogs and baseball. The popularity of supercharging is evident by the sheer numbers of systems and ...