Q: What is Backlash? A: The term “backlash” is used interchangeably with groove clearance, which is basically the gap between the b...

With two races remaining in the 2017 NHRA season, two of the four John Force Racing teams are closing in on the points lead.  After winn...

Calculating Tension from Hz Some equipment manufacturers will have a recommended frequency for the belt drive(s) in their system. As time ...

It is common with industrial belt drive applications to implement a tensioning idler. This can either be in situations where there are mult...

Whether you have a drive near an oven, around heating elements or just outside in the hot summer sun, the Gates Molded Notch V-belts have th...

Lockout/Tagout:   The placement of a tagout device (LO/TO) on a power switch, in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that...

Velocity:    The time rate (speed) of linear motion in a given direction. Viscosity:   A measure of the internal friction or the resi...