It's universally recognized that proper synchronous belt tension is key to efficient drive operation. And where newer-generation belts drive loads, proper tensioning is critical. First-generation ...

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 ...

Despite doing so much, most of us forget the serpentine belt even exists — let alone that its tension matters. But it does. A lot. Too tight and it'll grind bearings to dust. Too loose and you're ...

“Replace chains when ‘stretch’ exceeds 2% of their original length,” says Greg Madlinger, Daido Chain. If a chain’s original length is unknown, consider this: The distance between the pins on a roller ...

If you have an internal combustion engine that actually runs, then your camshafts are spinning twice as fast as your crankshaft. Change the rate at which either of the two spins in relation to one ...

The V-ribbed concept combines some of the best features of flat belts and V-belts. It employs what is essentially a flat belt with a series of V-shaped ribs running the length of the belt on the ...

V-belt drive misalignment exists when the driver and driven sheaves are not properly aligned. Misalignment can take either the form of angular or parallel (offset) misalignment, or a combination of ...