Fundamentals of Machine Design P38
Flat belts drives can be used for large amount of power transmission and there is no upper limit of distance between the two pulleys. Belt conveyer system is one such example. These drives are efficient at high speeds and they offer quite running. A typical flat belt drive with idler pulley is shown in Fig. 13.2.1. Idler pulleys are used to guide a flat belt in various manners, but do not contribute to power transmission. A view of the flat belt cross section is also shown in the figure.
