Variable speed belt drive sheaves are common on combines. At their simplest, a pair of sheaves at one end of a belt moves closer together or farther apart. Another pair of sheaves at the other end of ...

The 2025 Lineman's Expo exhibitor will be showcasing new products in its booth including the addition of round or square jib ...

Before detailing the differences of static vs. dynamic, let’s first explore balance and its importance to sheaves and the overall drive. When an object like a sheave or even the wheel on a car rotates ...

The world just wouldn't be the same without composites - also known as plastics. The latest composites are power transmission components, including V-belt pulleys, flat pulleys, and roller chain ...

As the evolution of the automobile continues, many hot rodders fear they will soon be locked out of the engine bay of Detroit's latest iron. While it's true that OBD-II electronics seem to have ...

Introduction Before the industrial age people largely had to rely on muscle power to move and lift heavy objects. Simple machines such as pulleys, levers and ramps made it easier for humans to lift ...

A few months and issues of your favorite Mustang magazine have gone by, and we hope you've had a chance to read and absorb the cover story of our Oct. '12 issue. In the article (“The Main Event,” p.

Have you ever seen a flag being raised, or wondered how a mechanical clock works? Let’s take a look at some of the simple mechanisms that they use. Pulleys and gears. When a flag is raised, it will ...