SERP for Success: Ditch your 20th century V-belt drive and opt for durability and good looks in a new serpentine belt drive system When you consider the durability of serpentine belt drive systems it ...

Learn proper V-belt maintenance techniques, including shiv groove inspection, belt installation, alignment, and tensioning for optimal performance and longevity. From 1979. Congress clinches $1.2T ...

It’s time for a lesson. How much do you know about synchronous and V-belt drives? Or, how much do you want to know about them? The thought may not have crossed your mind too often but belt drives have ...

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.

Awell-designed, industrial belt drive is capable of operating for several years when used under normal conditions, and properly maintained. Put it in a difficult environment, however, or simply ...

Productivity is a shared goal in industrial applications, involving designers, component makers, and end users. Everyone plays a role. In this report, the editors of Motion System Design polled belt ...