If you look under the hood of any modern vehicle, you will assuredly find the modern multi-rib drive belt—more commonly known as a serpentine belt—driving the engine's accessories. The classic ...

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.

HANOVER—ContiTech, a division of Continental A.G., is ensuring Continuity in its supply chain, Continuity in production and Continuity in innovation for its industrial drive belts. In fact, the $6.4 ...

Maybe forever, if you rely on an overly liberal interpretation of the maintenance schedules set by some vehicle manufacturers. That doesn’t mean you should ignore them or even accept the ...

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Temperature swings are hard on rubber components and when added with the kind of pressure and tension found on a truck’s belts and hoses, even a minor nick or slice can lead to major problems.

Drivers may notice a new device on some Pierce County roads this summer. Four SmartSigns have been placed in cities including Puyallup, Sumner, Orting, Eatonville, Tacoma and Lakewood. The signs ...