If you look under the hood of any modern vehicle, you will assuredly find the modern multi-rib drive belt—more commonly known as a serpentine belt—driving the engine's accessories. The classic ...

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.

Belts don’t always stay put on pulleys. Sometimes they creep to one side or another, threatening to pop off completely. This is where pulley flanges come in, steering belts back on track by resisting ...