POWER TRANSMISSION
Power transmission, in broad sense categorised as:
A. Friction Drive
B. Positive Drive
Types of Power Transmission Elements are:
Belt & Pulleys
Circular belt
Flat belt
Link belt
Multi Ribbed belt
Synchronous (Timer) belt
V-belt
Chain & Sprocket
Couplings
Rigid Couplings: Rigid couplings are either integral with shaft forging (mono-bloc) or are shrunk on to the shaft.
A rigid coupling permits neither axial nor radial mis-alignment between the shafts of the driver and driven unit.
Flexible Couplings: Flexible couplings can accommodate some misalignment but can not be an excuse for poor alignment or negligence of maintenance.
Clutches
Friction Clutch
Positive Clutch