Frictional belt drives reliably transmit power from source to load without asking much in the way of upkeep. Their modest needs stem from the fact that belts elongate through normal use and wear. The ...

It’s quite possible that the next time you drive a riding lawn mower or pass a farm and watch a combine roll through a corn field, the belts on those machines were made right here in Springfield. That ...

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.