A hot process area inside the plant has a pair of exhaust fans for removing waste heat. Occasionally, a fan fails and soon operators are uncomfortable. Earlier today, a fan began squeaking. The ...

Ram has put eTorque V8 engines in its 1500 trucks, but what exactly does the new hybrid system do? And how can it keep your ...

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.

The v-belt is an essential element of any coal pulverizer drive system. It can also be a source of nonessential maintenance headaches for mechanical supervisors. At Constellation Energy’s H.A. Wagner ...

It’s time for a lesson. How much do you know about synchronous and V-belt drives? Or, how much do you want to know about them? The thought may not have crossed your mind too often but belt drives have ...

Serpentine drive belt systems have been standard equipment on new vehicles for quite some time. Much more efficient than multiple V-belt drives due to reduced friction, a single, flat drive belt also ...