Belts on a 3D printer should be tight enough, but not too tight. That can be an iffy thing to get right for someone who lacks familiarity with CNC platforms. Prusa Research aims to make it a bit ...

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 ...

The New Generation SM5 universal tension meter measures the Hertz frequency of all belt types, regardless of the belting and tension-member material. The meter provides a belt-frequency reading of 7 ...

Timing belt failure strikes without warning. It hides under a closed engine cover, collecting stress until one day the engine ...

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.

Working as a General Motors and ASE Master Technician, teaching automotive technology and being involved in the auto repair ...

The most common reasons for belt failure are improper belt tension (too loose or too tight), poor alignment, pulley damage or distortion, environment (excessive heat and ozone), and using an improper ...

The Volvo D13 engine is a highly reliable and efficient engine widely used in commercial vehicles. Like all internal combustion engines, it requires proper maintenance to ensure that it runs smoothly ...

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 ...