Two or more pulleys are connected together throuh a flexible rubber belt ideal for the operation of various components like generators, water pump, power steering pump, air pump. V belts and serpentine belts are the most commonly used drive belts. V belts are more efficient and work fast. Serpentine belts are thin and broad which enables them to change direction back and forth. Timing belts are specially designed belts that are connected to crankshafts. They work as timing belts with the help of the precisely spaced teeth. The length of the drive belts is customised and most affordable. Open drive belts and the cross drive belts are more economical and utilises very less power. Some of the major brands of drive belts in the United Arab Emirates are Mitsuboshi, Carlisle, Goodyear, Gates, Bando, Contitech.