interactive
Positive Traction Belt Drives
Martech
Updated Jul 15, 2025
What you'll learn
- List advantages of positive traction belt drive systems
- Describe the sheave design used on these systems
- Explain proper belt tensioning
- Identify effects of over-tensioned and under-tensioned belts
Course Description
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe the major components and proper operation of positive traction drive belt systems used in an industrial facility.
• List advantages of positive traction belt drive systems
• Describe the sheave design used on these systems
• Describe positive traction belts
• Explain proper belt tensioning and identify the effects of over-tensioned and under-tensioned belts
