Belt Drives

Belt drives represent a method of transferring rotary motion between two shafts. In the UK alone belt drives transmit hundreds of megawatts of power around the clock; many of these are on critical machinery where reliable and efficient performance is essential.

Belt drives are made up of a pair of pulleys attached to parallel shafts and are connected by a flexible belt that can transmit and modify rotary motion one from shaft to another. Most belt drives consist of flat leather, rubber or fabric belts running on cylindrical pulleys or of belts with a V-shaped cross section running on grooved pulleys.

There are a number of belt drives available; some of the most common are as follows:

• Flat Belts – these are a simple system of power transmission and are well suited to their time in history but these belts, although still used, have mainly been replaced by Vee belts.

• Vee Belts – these are now the basic belt that is used for power transmission. The ‘V’ shape of this belt tracks in a matting groove in the pulley (or sheave), which means that the belt cannot slip off.

• Timing Belts – also known as toothed, notch or cog belts. These timing belts have teeth that can fit into a matching toothed pulley.

Belt drives provide the best array of traction and speed of movement as well as the best load of bearings and they have a longer service life.

Whatever type of belt drive you are hoping to find you will find it with the help of Howcroft Industrial Supplies. Here at Howcroft Industrial Supplies we will continually strive to offer the best service and support to all our existing and potential customers. We can offer you whatever type of belt drive you need to suit all of your needs.

When you buy your belt drive from us here at Howcroft Industrial Supplies you will receive same day delivery if in stock and virtually next day delivery on any ready available products, this shows that we have an excellent 24 hour – 7 day a week service

So whatever your belt drive needs you will find what you are looking for with the help of Howcroft Industrial Supplies. Contact us today and get your belt drive in no time!