Shafting, Pulleys, Belting and Rope Transmission

"Shafting, Pulleys, Belting and Rope Transmission" by Hubert E. Collins is a guide for engineers and operators from the early 1900s, focusing on how to install, take care of, and fix mechanical parts like shafts, pulleys, and belts. It stresses how important it is to handle these parts correctly to improve how well they work and to stop accidents from happening. The book starts by explaining that shafts, pulleys, and belts are really important in mechanical systems, but operators often don't pay enough attention to them. Collins wants to give helpful suggestions and fixes for common problems, like teaching the right ways to install and maintain equipment. It talks about things like why belt dressing is important, how to manage pulleys, and how rope transmission works, which are all covered in more detail later in the book.