CHAPTER 20
Flat Belt Drive
Chapter Objectives
Identify the different kinds of belt drive.
List the properties of the flat belt drive.
Determine the configurations of the flat belt drive.
Understand the various kinds of belting.
Take into account the factors of correction, and choose the correct belt material.
20-1 INTRODUCTION
A belt is a flexible element used to transmit power over large distances, that is, centre distance between driving and driven pulleys, which can be as large as 20 metres. The flexibility of the belt helps in absorption of shocks and vibrations and at the same time provides high efficiency. A belt drive can be employed in dirty, dusty and hazardous environments, such as project sites of dams and reservoirs. Since ...
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