We are often contacted to calculate the belt length of a specific drive given the center distance, and pulleys sizes are known.  Of course, ...

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As they operate, belt drives use span tension differentials to create a net effective pull. The two belt spans are defined as the tight side...

To ensure belts maintain full performance capability, six years is the maximum recommended storage time. To achieve full storage life, bel...

Belt pull estimates the force a belt exerts on a shaft. It is the force applied to a shaft by the two belt spans entering and exiting a pul...

To get the most from a belt drive, its important to properly store a belt -all the proper installation procedures and design practices can b...

Light and occasional contact with water, such as occasional wash downs, should not generally affect synchronous belts seriously. Prolonged c...

Some HVAC drives will experience high starting loads if the motor has an across the line start.  The fan will be forced to ramp up to speed ...