Information about Belt Drives

About Belt Drives

Belt drives are used to transmit power in a variety of applications. They are made of flexible materials such as leather, woven cotton, natural or synthetic rubber, balata, woven textiles, or polyurethane. Belt drives are one of the cleanest primary drive systems because they do not require lubrication. They are often used as an alternative to a chain or shaft drive and serve to transfer power to the rear wheel. Typically, a belt drive is attached between a sprocket attached to the transmission output and a sprocket attached to the rear wheel.

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Adjustable Speed Drives

Adjustable speed drives alter the speed of a driven shaft to a speed selected by an operator.

ANSI Roller Chain Sprockets

English roller chain sprockets engage chains in many different power transmission and conveyor systems. Sprockets and chains are often an economic, reliable drive system for long running, continuous drive applications with limited shock and torque loads. English sprockets are classified according to ANSI number designations.

Chain Drives

Chain drives use a chain connected between a sprocket at the transmission output and a sprocket attached to the rear wheel. Drive chains consist of a number of links that contain pins, rollers, bushings, and plates.

ISO Roller Chain Sprockets

Metric roller chain sprockets engage chains in many different power transmission and conveyor systems. Sprockets and chains are often an economic, reliable drive system for long running, continuous drive applications with limited shock and torque loads. Metric sprockets are classified according to ISO number designations.

Variable Transmissions

Variable transmissions are used in industrial applications to alter the speed of an output shaft.

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