Belt (Mechanical)

Power Transmission Belt

Introduction

Belts are used for transmitting power between two shafts. Belts will be of two kinds, flat and vee belts. Belts are running over the pulleys which are mounted on two shafts. Belts are used when the distance between the shafts is large. Gears are used when the distance between the shafts is small.

Types of Belt Drive

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Open Belt Drive

Open Belt drive

Cross Belt drive

Compound Belt drive