These pulleys are typically used in the industrial and automotive sectors, as they offer advantages when compared to other methods of transmission. The pulley is quiet when operating and is economical and simple to replace, as well as providing an effective grip.

If you have small centre distances and require high speed drives then a combination of a Pulley and Belts are ideal because they have an efficient torque drive and high ratio. It is possible to use these belts with smaller pulleys and because of the amount of engagement the surface of the belt experience, the width of the drive can be decreases which leads to an increase in horsepower per inch ratio of the width of the belt when compared to the bigger standard V belts.