Learn more about proper belt storage and handling procedures for power transmission belts.   Read More

V-BELT TENSIONING THUMB DEPRESSION METHOD If after seating the belt(s) and checking sheave alignment, each belt can be depressed its own thickness for every four feet of belt span with moderate effort, it can be considered correctly tensioned. Rechec Read More

A light bulb manufacturing plant sought to reduce energy costs while increasing overall efficiency.  Target areas were the plant’s roof-top exhaust fans as well as its coater oven heat zone blowers.   The blow Read More

The U.S. spends $30 billion annually on electricity powering motor-driven systems.  Electric motors consume 70% of all the electricity used in plants. Not all operate at optimum efficiency. View Gates White Paper for additional statistics and case st Read More

Seeking to reduce power consumption,  an automotive manufacturer customer implemented BDI’s proposed Optibelt solution. This resulted in more than 30% in energy savings. For detailed information about this application, please reference the att Read More

Do you need to replace a worn out v-belt after years of running? Made of flexible rubber, the existing belt is likely stretched many different ways and might not even resemble a v-belt anymore! The following three ( Read More

Customer was experiencing ball bearing failures every 4 – 6 weeks on their production conveyor line. Regular high pressure wash-downs led to corrosion, seal damage and grease wash-out, resulting in regular maintenance and production downtime. NSK rev Read More

A national prepared foods customer had been purchasing belts and supplies from BDI for years. During a plant visit, the BDI sales representative learned of the customer’s interest in purchasing a belt weld press. BDI recommended the customer&n Read More

Switching to Power Twist V-Belts yields thousands of dollars in savings, reduces downtime and labor costs, and eliminates emergency purchasing. See attachments below for more details. Read More

LOCTITE® PC 7350™ is a premium rubber repair compound designed for conveyor belts and other rubber parts. It’s fast curing and self-leveling, making it an excellent choice for on-site repairs. Learn more by watching the video below: https://you Read More