Fundamentals of Machine Design P37

Flexible Machine Elements Belt drives are called flexible machine elements. Flexible machine elements are used for a large number of industrial applications, some of them are as follows. 1. Used in conveying systems Transportation of coal, mineral ores etc. over a long distance 2. Used for transmission of power. Mainly used for running of various industrial appliances using prime movers like electric motors, I.C. Engine etc.

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