Industrial timing belts are transmission belts with teeth that fit into matching toothed pulleys. When compared to other belt drive options, timing belts offer numerous advantages, like high efficiency over a wide range of loads, less re-tensioning and maintenance requirements, operation in wet environments and, over time, can be more cost-effective in non-synchronous applications. You can also use them on miniature drives and for applications that require high speed or a small pulley. However, they can be more expensive and require precise alignment of the pulleys to operate at optimal efficiency.

Because of these advantages and the diversity of size, construction and belt profile, timing belt manufacturers can provide customers with good timing belt drive design versatility for a wide variety of applications (medical devices, conveyors, copiers). Important parameters to consider when looking for industrial timing belts are belt geometry, operating speed and temperature, material selection and environmental factors. Other factors to review before you buy industrial timing belts online are:

1. Consider an industrial timing belts distributor that offers a wide selection of pitch types and sizes.

2. Find an industrial timing belts manufacturer that provides specialty belt design solutions.

3. Get accessory parts for an industrial synchronous belt.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Select an industrial timing belt distributor site where you get many options

You may need a good selection of English pitch vs. a metric pitch type or require material selections like neoprene, polyurethane or engineered high flex plastic. If you require numerous styles, pitch types or sizes, different material choice or diverse applications for timing belts then choose those suppliers where you can search online for your specific design application.

I recommend: Go to York Industries where you can find different type pitches for applications where precision is important. They offer the PowerGrip GT and TruMotion timing belts. At Belting Industries, there are timing belts available in trapezoidal and curvilinear pitches, different sizes and in neoprene, urethane polyester and other materials. Gates Corporation offers the PowerGrip HTD timing belt in small pitches for light power applications and larger pitches for industrial applications like HVAC equipment. Belt Corporation of America is another online site with a good selection of timing belts.

Choose a timing belt manufacturer that offers custom design solutions for unique applications

Many times, there may be an application that needs special metric pitch timing belts, specific modifications or a new design. You require manufacturers of specialty belting products that can assist you with these specifications.

I recommend: F.N. Sheppard & Co. is a timing belt distributor and manufacturer that can provide the correct custom design and manufacturing for your application. Get a quote for custom prototypes at JJC and Associates who also provides a good selection of timing belts. Fenner Precision can customize timing belts by changing or adding design features.

Go to an industrial timing belts manufacturer website and find replacement parts and products

Accessory items, like clamps, may be necessary to attach the end of a timing belt to the equipment. Replacement parts are also important to prevent any interruption in productivity. The best solution is to buy in large quantities and stock up on these items.

I recommend: Go to BRECOflex Co. L.L.C. for clamps for polyurethane timing belts in many pitches and widths. At Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument, you can find many replacement timing belts in different pitch types and sizes. Just click on either inch or metric to see the selections.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  For industrial timing belts and all timing belts, pitch denotes the distance from one tooth to the adjacent tooth. Imperial or English pitch timing belts have trapezoidal tooth form. Metric pitch timing belts have either trapezoidal or curvilinear tooth form.