Belts: What are they used for?

Mechanical belts not only have a variety of uses, but they also come in a multitude of styles, depending on their function. For starters, what is a belt? A belt is typically made of rubber, or some other flexible but durable material, which is used as an origin of motion to transmit power. The belt is spun by pulleys in either a forwards or backwards direction, depending on the looping of the belt on the pulleys. A popular belt is the v-belt, which is commonly used for power transmissions in automobiles and other moving vehicles. It gets the name "v-belt" due to the trapezoidal shape that is formed in it's cross section.  Depending on how much power is needed, multiple belts may be used at the same time.

V-Belt

Another type of belt that we carry is a cogged belt (also referred to as a timing belt). These belts have tiny teeth on them that lock into the pulley. When these belts are tensioned correctly, they have no slippage. These belts are generally used with miniature timing systems, DC electric "step" motors, and camshafts on automobiles.

Cogged Belt

Although these are the main belts that are purchased, they are not the only ones that we carry. If you are looking for a particular unique belt, please contact us and we would be more than happy to assist you!



Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belt_(mechanical)

February Featured Product: Belts

It hardly seems possible that we are already in our second month of 2016, but here it is, and with that comes a new featured product! February at TSB Industrial Supply is all about belts. Belts come in a variety of sizes and have a differing array of uses. We specialize in premium Carlisle brand belts such as:

Heavy Duty Industrial V- Belts

- These belts are built to withstand sources of high heat in addition to being resistant to chemicals, ozone particles and stretch, to name a few.

Synchronous/Cogged Belts

- Synchronous belts are non-slipping flexible and mechanical belts used mostly in place of chains and sprockets, thereby creating quieter operating environments and not requiring the use of lubrication.

Banded Belts

- Banded belts are built with multiple layers which prevents the belt from sliding or looping off of the drive. They are made to provide the strength of multiple belts in a single belt. 

For more information about which belt would best fit your needs or to place an order, please call us at (713) 731-7200 or email sales@tsbindustrialsupply.com.

Top Bearing Events for 2016!

With the new year rapidly approaching, Bearing News has published a document listing their choices for the top industry events in 2016. Take a look at the link above and let us know if you plan on attending any of them!

2015 NMSDC Conference Participant!

TSB Industrial Supply is thrilled to be a newly certified member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. In a few short weeks we will be attending the 2015 NMSDC Conference in San Diego. We are looking forward to establishing new business relationships with companies in need of bearings, belts, chains, seals, and other industrial parts.

In addition to being nationally recognized as a Minority Owned Enterprise, we are also certified by the City of Houston as both a Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE), a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB).

To get more information, please contact us at sales@tsbindustrialsupply.com or 713-731-7200 OR visit us on the web at http://www.tsbindustrialsupply.com.