Drive Solutions Videos

An in-depth talk on Powerhouse MX Belts and how we can use them to help you and your business.

Learn the different types of idlers in manufacturing (synchronous idler, flat-face idler, idler sprockets) along with how each different type of idler functions.

Learn all about the different types of Taper Bushings (Q.D. Quick Detachable, T. L. Taper Lock, and Double Split Taper) and common installations! Watch how to install taper bushings into a sheave or a pulley.

An E-Z Lock Pulley is a part that consists of a pulley and a hub pressed together. Learn just how that manufacturing process looks in this video.

From the 1940s to now, see how synchronous belt technology has evolved.

The basics of Pulley Bar Stock—what it is, how it’s used, and why it’s essential in power transmission manufacturing. Shot right inside our LaPorte plant, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the raw material that forms the backbone of many custom pulleys and prototype applications.

A Poly-V Pulley product highlight; designed for reliable, efficient power transmission across a wide range of applications.

A detailed break down of precision Gear Racks and how they are designed for accuracy and performance.

See real examples of custom Made-to-Order parts. We create custom solutions for customers every day.

Take a dive into our custom roller chain sprocket manufacturing capabilities.

Breaking down the different types of timing pulleys and the pitch options available. From precision positioning to high-torque performance, there’s a timing pulley solution built to fit your application.

A walk through several custom parts we’ve designed to solve unique application challenges and meet specific performance requirements.

Explores different materials and finishing treatments from Solve’s B&B Manufacturing brand.

See how clamping plates work and why they’re a reliable solution for securing open-ended belts. Learn how we can help meet your application needs with efficient, secure belt fastening solutions.

If your barn fans aren’t running at peak efficiency, you’re losing airflow, production, and profits—and it might be happening even if the belts look fine.

This quick video shows how a $10 belt could save you $60 (or more) per fan every season — and why a simple annual belt change could protect your flock, your workers, and your bottom line.

D&D HVAC Belts crush the competition—with 34.7% higher break force, better tension retention, and reliability that keeps systems running longer with fewer callbacks.

Backed by same-day shipping on 98% of orders, 18 months of inventory, and 35,000+ SKUs, D&D delivers the belts you need, when you need them.

Equipment in the oil and gas industry needs to be reliable under so many extreme conditions, and that’s just how we make D&D belts – tough, reliable and built to last.

If you’re looking for power transmission belts for pump jacks, compressors, mud pumps, blowers, fans and more, check out D&D’s line of top-tier belts. Our inventory and shipping speeds are the best you’ll find!

D&D’s belts are engineered to outlast and outperform in even the harshest environments:

• Designed for crushers, screeners, and pavers

• Resistant to heat, oil, and moisture

• Reinforced with high-strength polyester & aramid cords

• Superior flex & grip for non-stop performance

• In stock at a competitive price

We believe that sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a responsibility. While deforestation regulations are still catching up in the U.S., we’re proud to lead by example through our global supply chain practices.

D&D is one of the few manufacturers that offers an amazing suite of timing belts, in addition to v-belts. We stock over 24,000 timing belts and more than 4,500 unique mold sizes, including rubber and urethane, aramid, steel-core, single-sided, and double-sided options.

We make our belts from scratch—literally. From raw rubber to final product, it’s all us. That means:

• No supplier swaps

• No sudden cost jumps

• 98% of orders ship same day

And with Gen 3 tech (think: aramid, fiberglass, steel cords), our belts are built to last and run smoothly.

Elite V-Belts are made with EPDM rubber to thrive in temps from -67°F to 266°F

Elite Timing Belts are built with next-gen tech for top-tier speed + control. Whether it’s heat, wear, or uptime—they’ve got it covered. Hot, cold, oil, extreme temps —our Elite Belts can handle it all.

It’s not where it’s made, it’s how it’s made.

When customers bring in a broken belt, they’re not asking where it was made—they care about quality, reliability, and the brand they trust. By investing where the best manufacturing takes place and keeping costs transparent, D&D ensures customers get superior products, strong margins, and real value—without compromising performance or integrity.

Independent third-party testing showed D&D belts outperform Gates by 17% in break force strength and Browning by 34.7%.

And because we’re 100% vertically integrated, our belts deliver the same unmatched performance today, tomorrow, and every day after.