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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...