Extending Belt Life in the Lumber Industry
A leading lumber mill replaced failing trim saw belts with Bestorq X5 EPDM Cogged V-Belts and saw belt…
A leading lumber mill replaced failing trim saw belts with Bestorq X5 EPDM Cogged V-Belts and saw belt…
Discover how V-flat drives blend the best of V-belts and flat pulleys, unlocking smarter, more adaptable solutions for…
Quick guide to decode V-belt woes—spot mismatched belts, stretch, slips, breakage, and keep drives humming with simple fixes.
Check out our essential formulas cheat-sheet for belt length, speed, power, torque, and tension—do the math fast, optimize…
Belt theory decoded— the difference between friction-based V-belts and timing belts, and what really effects belt performance.
Learn where belt idlers come in handy, and how to select and implement the right idler for your…
Elongation method: measure free length, apply factor, tension precisely—banish guesswork, protect bearings, extend belt life on heavy drives.
Our Belt ID Chart can help you figure out what kind of replacement belt you need, and provides…
Accurate belt length: mount, tension, measure centers, calculate—nail tolerances, avoid slip or strain, extend equipment life.
Choose right V-belt: gather horsepower, RPM, apply service factor, pick cross-section, run design tool, align & tension—boost efficiency,…
Explore our library of technical information sheets to find detailed specifications, materials, performance ratings, and dimensional data for…
Timing belt mastery: how to find the right belt drive, installation best practices, maintenance and storage.
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