2024-07-30
What Is A V-Belt?
A Mechanical belt is any flexible material in a loop or belt shape that links rotating shafts. There are actually a surprising amount of reasons, ranging from a factory conveyor belt carrying loads all the way to the transmission of power. In our industry this belt drive system is one that we see most commonly (although if you need a conveyor belt, call us and we’ll see what we can find 🙂 It is a simple and inexpensive method of transferring power in an efficient manner. They’re so cheap, so good at what they do, that they have almost become invisible… right up until they break.