Industrial Timing Belts

Industrial timing belts are used in applications where production lines need to be synchronized and products oriented in a specific way.

They can be divided into two main categories:

• Conveying timing belts where the items being transported come into direct contact with the belt.
• Linear Drive timing belts that connect to other pieces of equipment without ever coming into contact with product.

The materials used for a timing belt depends on the application and environment the belt will be employed. Manufacturing that requires very strong timing belts may be made out of Kevlar® or steel. The food industry has very strict FDA requirements and most belts used in this field are made out of urethane or polyurethane.

There are many advantages to using timing belts:

• They are sprocket-driven - belts don't shift or break on the conveyor leading to tracking problems
• Shock Load Resistant - in conditions where a belt goes from 0 to 60 feet/min, industrial timing belts can withstand the shock-load start.
• Synchronizable - When manufactured in matching sets, industrial timing belts can be used for parallel applications lines that run at the same speed.
• Built Tough - Resistant to stretching or shrinking, they can withstand tough operating conditions and have long belt lifespans.