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In a horizontal flat belt drive, it is customary to use

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Hassan Shehwar
Hassan Shehwar 1 year ago
When the tight side is at the bottom, the belt is pulled tight as it leaves the driving pulley, maintaining a better grip.

The slack side, being on top, tends to sag under gravity. This increases the belt’s wrap angle around the driving pulley.

More contact = better torque transmission.