Centrifugal Tension
Since the belt continuously runs over the pulleys, therefore, some centrifugal force…
Determination of Angle of Contact
When the two pulleys of different diameters are connected by means of…
Ratio of Driving Tensions for Flat Belt Drive
Consider a driven pulley rotating in the clockwise direction as shown in…
Power transmitted by a Belt
Fig. shows the driving pulley (or driver) A and the driven pulley (or follower) B.…
Velocity Ratio of a Compound Belt Drive
Sometimes the power is transmitted from one shaft to another, through a…
Types of Belts
Though there are many types of belts used these days, yet the…


