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Pulley & Belt Drive Design Guide
Learn about the basics of belt drives, design and performance considerations for various systems and the benefits of CMT’s Concentric Maxi Torque bushing system.
Wafer-Handling Machine Uses Specially Clamping Belt-Pulley and Bushing Assembly
Design World
March 2021
When Hine acquired and installed the Concentric Maxi Torque bushing system, they got an immediate increase in machine performance with enhanced repeatability and reliability.
Custom Machine and Tool Co., Inc. Bolsters Accuracy and Efficiency for Vande Berg Scales
Power Transmission Engineering
June 2018
"It is a fantastic and very innovative product that makes complete sense for our needs," said David Vande Berg of Vande Berg Scales. "The Concentric Maxi Torque's smooth running power is key to the in-motion weighing system's performance."
Today's Approaches in Selecting Synchronous & V-Belt Designs
Design World
August 2017
Though they're versatile and forgiving, improperly sized friction-based belt drives can slip (tangentially on the pulley - a form of lost motion) and creep axially.
Using robotics to improve brain assessments
Design World
August 2016
CMT's Concentric Maxi Torque keyless bushing system has zero backlash and high clamping torques. Along with its low profile design, ease of positioning and the elimination of shaft damage due to its mechanical shrink fit, this connection system was the choice for the KINARM Exoskeleton Lab.
Tips on working with synchronous belt drives
Design World
May 2009
The most common method of shaft to hub attachment is two set screws at 90 degrees. To quote Dr. Woodie Flowers, Professor Emeritus and Director of the New Products Program at MIT's Mechanical Engineering Department, "Setscrews suck."
A better way to attach components to smaller shafts
