Flat rubber belts were developed around the turn of the century primarily as replacements for leather belts. With the advent of V-belts, fewer machines were designed to use flat belts, and their ...

The Conti-V Varispeed wide V-belt is for variable-speed drives used in the agricultural industry. The Conti-V Multibelt is for use in clutch drives The Conti-V Varispeed wide V-belt is for ...

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.