Traction Drive Technology

Throughout modern industrial times gear systems and belt systems have been the norm in the main stream thinking for power transmission. However, a different type of system, traction drives, have been around for many years and offer significant improvements in efficiency, noise/vibration and simplicity. Traction drives were first invented in the 1800s, but their benefit could not be realized until today when advancements in manufacturing, materials and fluids made it possible.