Timing-belt drives transmit torque and motion from a driving to a driven pulley or force to a linear actuator. They may also convey a load placed on the belt surface. A drive under load develops a ...

V-belts need two forms of maintenance: They need to be kept at the correct tension, and they need to be inspected and replaced before they fail. Adjusting tension will extend belt life. Belts are ...

Despite the complexity of modern vehicles, they still use technologies that have been a part of humanity’s toolbox since The Holy Roman Empire. Pulleys are believed to have been used in ancient ...

How To Inspect A Motorcycle Belt Drive For Damage And Wear To inspect the belt, rotate the rear wheel and check the inside and outside surfaces, looking for cracks, missing teeth, tears, or holes. A ...

Temperature swings are hard on rubber components and when added with the kind of pressure and tension found on a truck’s belts and hoses, even a minor nick or slice can lead to major problems.