May 13, 2009 A new generation of Belt-Integrated Starter Generator (B-ISG) has been developed by powertrain engineering consultancy Integral Powertrain. The stop-start system with new multi-mode, ...

Despite the complexity of modern vehicles, they still use technologies that have been a part of humanity’s toolbox since The Holy Roman Empire. Pulleys are believed to have been used in ancient ...

If you look under the hood of any modern vehicle, you will assuredly find the modern multi-rib drive belt—more commonly known as a serpentine belt—driving the engine's accessories. The classic ...

Working as a General Motors and ASE Master Technician, teaching automotive technology and being involved in the auto repair ...

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 ...

Sometimes finding a matching set of V-belt pulleys and brackets for a big-block can be a bit difficult. Fortunately, the aftermarket has toed the line and offers kits for all the front drive ...

Productivity is a shared goal in industrial applications, involving designers, component makers, and end users. Everyone plays a role. In this report, the editors of Motion System Design polled belt ...

I have a problem with the belt on my '89 six-cylinder Jeep Cherokee. It was fine, but then the serpentine belt began to shred. I replaced it, and the new one began to shred, too. I noticed that the ...