Mechanical drive components are used to transmit power, motion and force in engineering systems. These include bearings, gears, belts, chains, couplings, clutches and shafts used in machinery and mechanical design.
This section provides engineering information on power transmission systems and machine elements used in industrial, automotive and mechanical applications.
The pages below cover key mechanical components including power transmission systems, motion control devices and structural machine elements used in engineering design.
Jump to: Bearings Belt Drives Brakes Chain Drives Couplings Clutches Gearboxes Drives & Motors Seals Shaft Design
Bearings are mechanical components used to support loads and reduce friction in rotating systems. Common types include ball, roller and plain bearings used in engineering applications.
BearingsBelt drives transmit power between shafts using flexible belts and pulleys. They are widely used for smooth, quiet operation in mechanical systems.
Belt DrivesBrakes are used to slow or stop motion by converting kinetic energy into heat through friction. They are essential in mechanical and automotive systems.
BrakesChain drives transmit power between shafts using chains and sprockets. They provide positive drive with no slip and are used in high-load applications.
Chain DrivesCouplings are used to connect two shafts together to transmit torque while accommodating misalignment and reducing vibration.
CouplingsClutches connect and disconnect rotating shafts, allowing controlled transmission of power in mechanical systems such as vehicles and machinery.
ClutchesGears and gearboxes transmit motion and torque between shafts, allowing changes in speed, direction and mechanical advantage.
Gears & GearboxesDrives and motors convert electrical or mechanical energy into motion and power. They are used to control speed, torque and movement in machinery and industrial systems.
Drives & MotorsSeals prevent leakage of fluids and contaminants in mechanical systems, ensuring reliability and protecting components from damage.
SealsShafts are rotating machine elements used to transmit power and motion. They are designed to withstand torsion, bending and axial loads.
Shaft Design