If you look under the hood of any modern vehicle, you will assuredly find the modern multi-rib drive belt—more commonly known as a serpentine belt—driving the engine's accessories. The classic ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

Metal belts are strong. Multi-layer metal belts are stronger. Metal resists scratches and nicks, giving bacteria no place to hide and breed. Metal belts create no dust or debris. Single-layer metal ...