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4 Bearings: Bearings support the pulleys and allow them to rotate smoothly.

Advantages of rope drives include:
- They can transmit high power over long distances.
- They are relatively simple and economical to design and install.
- They can accommodate misalignment between shafts.
- They are more resistant to environmental factors such as dust, moisture, and heat compared to some other
types of power transmission systems.
However, rope drives also have limitations:
- They are less efficient than some other types of power transmission systems, such as gear drives or direct
drives.
- Ropes can stretch over time, causing a loss of tension and reduced efficiency.
- They require periodic inspection and maintenance to ensure proper tension and alignment.

- They are less common and versatile than belt drives, with fewer available materials and configurations.
Rope drives were historically used in applications such as textile mills, agricultural machinery, and early industrial
equipment. While they have largely been replaced by belt drives and other modern transmission systems in
most industrial applications, rope drives are still occasionally used in specialized applications where their unique
advantages are beneficial.

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