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    BEARING SOLUTIONS

    Solve's suite of bearing solutions reduce friction and improve system efficiency for reliable performance across production and replacement applications.

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    DRIVE SOLUTIONS

    From belts, to sheaves & pulleys, to couplings and bushings, Solve drive solutions are engineered to work together for optimal performance.

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    CONVEYOR SOLUTIONS

    Solve delivers straight, taper and grooved rollers and conveyor bearings with consistent quality for real-world applications in industrial environments.

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    QCW SERIES BALL BEARINGS

    Engineered for car wash applications. High load capacity, superior corrosion & contaminant resistance in washdown environments.

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    From precision timing pulleys to custom idlers & belts, we manufacture high-performance components built exactly to your needs.

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Technical Information for Solve Solutions

Sheaves

DST Sheave Installation Instructions

QD Sheave Installation Instructions

TB Bushing/Sheave Installation Instructions

VL and VP Sheave Installation Instructions

QD, DST, TB Sheave Installation Instructions 

QD Sheave Nomenclature

Sheave Groove Dimensions

Dynamic Balance Chart

VL-VP Sheave Installation Instructions

Light Duty Sheaves Cross Reference Chart

 

Bearings

Mounted Ball Bearing Unit and Insert Bearing Interchange

Installation and Lubrication Guide

Bearing Selection Calculations

Insert Bearings Radial Load Chart

Insert Bearings Materials and Tolerances

Housings Specifications

V-Belts

V-Belt Maintenance Tips

How to Store V-Belts

How to Diagnose Belt Failure

V-Belt Troubleshooting

V-Belt Tension Gauge Instructions

Understanding V-Belt Nomenclature

V-Belt Measuring

Krik-Kit Tension Tool V-Belts

Engineering Information and Calculations

Shaft Bushings

MPTA QD Bushing Standards

MPTA TB Bushing Standards

Product Specifications

 

Timing Belts

Understanding Timing Belt Nomenclature

How to Identify a Timing Pulley

Pulleys

Imperial Pitch Pulleys

Basic Flanging Rules for Pulleys

Idlers & Placement

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