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Founded in 1981 in Michigan City, Indiana, PowerDrive manufactures synchronous drive and torque drive products for the power transmission industry with extensive inventories in cast iron, steel, aluminium and plastics. Read More
PowerDrive catalogue includes tapered & QD bushings, chain couplings, belt accessories, synchronous drive gearbelt pulleys, idler sprockets, drive tighteners, idler sheaves, gearbelt idlers, tightener shafts and more. PowerDrive gearbelt pullies feature a plain-bore design for machining the starting bore to fit shaft sizes precisely. These gearbelt pulleys have trapezoidal tooth-shaped grooves for efficient torque transmission in low to moderate applications. They come with the capability to customise keyways and set screws based on specific shaft and application requirements. These gearbelt pulleys offer adaptability with XL Series timing belts of matching top width and pitch. They further feature aluminium construction for durability. The brand's V-belt idler sheaves feature a needle roller bearing type for reliable performance. These idler sheaves have a grooved design to be compatible with V-shaped or round belts. They come with cast iron fabrication, ensuring longevity. These idler sheaves offer versatility for use with tightener shafts and various V-belt sections (4L, 5L, A, B). They have a 1/2 / 1-inch bore diameter and 1-9/16 / 1-7/8-inch hub diameter, providing precise and efficient operation.
Some PowerDrive MPNs cross individual references to the equivalent Martin Sprocket, Morse Drum, Gates and Vulcan Hart models. So, if you're looking for a competitor item that is either out of stock or obsolete, Raptor Supplies has the equivalent PowerDrive products.
These PowerDrive products are in small sizes. They may require careful packaging as some items might get damaged while shipping. Hence, these PowerDrive products are delivered by air freight for minimum downtime.
They are versatile components for easy connections in machinery like sprockets and pulleys. These bushings offer high tolerance for ensuring easy use without additional alterations. They eliminate cos...Read More
These bushings feature a solid flange for concentric bore for minimising drive vibration and a double split barrel for secure shaft clamping. An external key ensures positive drive and increased torqu...Read More
The main difference between a needle-bearing idler sprocket and a ball-bearing idler sprocket lies in the type of bearings used. A needle-bearing idler sprocket utilises needle bearings, which are cylindrical rollers, for smoother rotation and increased load-carrying capacity. On the other hand, a ball-bearing idler sprocket employs ball bearings for reduced friction and enhanced durability. The choice between the two depends on specific application requirements, with needle bearings offering higher load capacity and ball bearings providing lower friction for smoother operation.
Raptor Supplies offers V-belt rule, V-belt tension checker and V-belt wall rack.
