Cast Iron Pulleys
Cast Iron Pulleys The pulleys are generally made of cast iron, because of their low…
Flat Belt Pulleys
Flat Belt Pulleys Introduction The pulleys are used to transmit power from one shaft to another…
Initial Tension in the Belt
Initial Tension in the Belt When a belt is wound round the two pulleys (i.e.…
Centrifugal Tension
Centrifugal Tension Since the belt continuously runs over the pulleys, therefore, some centrifugal force is caused,…
Power Transmitted by a Belt
Power Transmitted by a Belt Fig. 1 shows the driving pulley (or driver) A and…
Length of a Cross Belt Drive
Length of a Cross Belt Drive We have discussed that in a cross belt drive,…
Length of an Open Belt Drive
Length of an Open Belt Drive We have discussed that in an open belt drive,…
Velocity Ratio and Slip of a Belt Drive
Velocity Ratio and Slip of a Belt Drive Velocity Ratio of a Belt Drive It…
Types of Flat Belt Drives
The power from one pulley to another may be transmitted by any of the following…