This section provides you with the technical information you will need to determine your individual company requirements for selecting the proper belt and ordering our products.

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Belt Drive Tension Calculations (For straight running belts)
Drive tension is used to determine the maximum load a belt can handle without premature fatigue or failure.

Sprocket Selection
Calculate the minimum number of drive sprockets for a conveyor system.

Belt Tracking
How to properly track a conveyor system and prevent possible problems.

Flat Wire Belt Materials
Descriptions of the various materials used to construct flat wire belts.

Belt Wrap
Recommendations for the maximum belt wrap on drive sprockets.

How To Identify A Belt
Seven steps to identify a belt for replacement.

Glossary of Terms
A list of important terms used throughout this website and their definitions.

Belt Asembly
Making flat wire belts endless or connecting sections of flat wire belts.

Ordering Information
The information needed for ordering Keystone belts.