In addition to the flat leather and fabric belts used in belt drives of the early 1900s, industry used hemp or wire rope running in grooved pulleys. In addition to the flat leather and fabric belts ...

It's not unusual to add or change engine-driven accessories to a classic truck, but that often requires other changes as well. A case in point is the Chevy shown here. Updating the air conditioning ...

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.

It's universally recognized that proper synchronous belt tension is key to efficient drive operation. And where newer-generation belts drive loads, proper tensioning is critical. First-generation ...