Belt

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000514",
  "term": "Belt",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A continuous loop of flexible material, typically made of rubber, leather, or fabric, used to transmit power or convey materials in industrial machinery. In power transmission, belts connect pulleys to transfer rotational motion from a motor to other components. Conveyor belts, on the other hand, move products or raw materials along a production line, facilitating automated material handling.",
  "synonyms": [
    "girdle",
    "waistband",
    "sash",
    "strap",
    "restraint",
    "safety belt",
    "seat belt"
  ],
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "girdle",
    "sash",
    "strap",
    "seat belt",
    "belt buckle",
    "beltline",
    "belt loop",
    "beltpack"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Gürtel",
    "es": "cinturón",
    "fr": "ceinture"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/belt/"
}