[Scott Swaaley] needed a bunch of timing pulleys for the clock he was building. He had already decided on the MXL profile, but he needed so many of these toothed pulleys in so many configurations (hex ...

Whether your goal is looks, efficiency, or merely getting your engine running, pulleys are critical parts, and there are important factors that need to be considered when selecting them. If you're ...

One common misconception is that belts will slip more frequently on composite pulleys than on metal pulleys. Not so! The wedging action of V-belts is so efficient that slip should never be an issue; ...

We all know that success in racing requires paying attention to the details. Too often, it's the little things that throw a monkey wrench into what would have otherwise been a successful night of ...

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 ...

All equipment components are engineered in some way, however, the term “engineered product” is used to describe something tailor-made. When applied to conveyor pulleys, ‘engineered’ means designed ...

Of all the components in a conveyor system, the drive mechanism is the most expensive. It can account for as much as two-thirds the cost of the entire system, as well as 80% of the maintenance and ...

Pro road racers who use Berner's uniquely oversized rear derailleur cages have sworn time and again that they reduce drivetrain friction thanks to their humongous 15-tooth pulleys. Now, Jason Smith of ...

One of the questions we often get asked is what are the best quick, cheap, and easy-to-install performance part for late-model Mustangs? That’s not easy to answer because there are many things to ...

Explore the SRT hitch series and learn how to use skif-formed eyes with pulleys for efficient, safe movement in tree climbing. This tutorial shows arborists and climbers how to integrate pulleys and ...