V-belts in classical and single-belt configurations are not optimum from the standpoint of load transfer. Reinforcing cords near the center of the belt sink radially inward under tension, thereby ...

SERP for Success: Ditch your 20th century V-belt drive and opt for durability and good looks in a new serpentine belt drive system When you consider the durability of serpentine belt drive systems it ...

Pulsating loads, such as those generated by internal combustion engines and compressors, present special problems for V-belt drives. Intermittent forces tend to produce a whipping motion in the belts ...

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.