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.

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 ...

The v-belt is an essential element of any coal pulverizer drive system. It can also be a source of nonessential maintenance headaches for mechanical supervisors. At Constellation Energy’s H.A. Wagner ...

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 ...

Hutchinson has entered the electric bike and mobility market with the Crossdyn belt drive. The French company has made belt drive systems since 1965 for the automotive, industrial and household ...