Timing Belts

Timing belts are belts that are made of various materials that run on a timing belt drive. Essentially, when in motion the belt and pulley in a drive system joggle each other continuously to produce force and to transmit motion. A conventional timing belt drive system combines at least two fixed pulleys and the timing belt for power transmission. In addition to timing belt drive systems, a linear motion system features a moving carriage and a stationary base. This form of timing belt linear motion is most suited to high speed applications. Timing belts are also seen in industrial conveying applications. A wide variety of materials are used in the construction of timing belts. Two of the most common are PU (resistant to extreme temperatures) and rubber, which often combine neoprene, glass fibre and nylon to enhance performance and increase longevity. With so many variations of timing belts available, different types are suitable for use across an extensive range of applications in different industries. Timing belt power transmission systems are used in many machine tools, as well as in the food and textile industries. Linear motion timing belts are used in the wood and glass industries and conveying timing belts are common in packing industries.