{"id":1464,"date":"2016-03-24T11:17:30","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T16:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/?p=1464"},"modified":"2016-03-24T16:22:33","modified_gmt":"2016-03-24T21:22:33","slug":"timing-belts-pulley-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/timing-belts-pulley-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Timing Belts & Pulley Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the first part in our Mech Minutes Timing Belts and Pulleys<\/a> video series. Over the next few videos, we\u2019ll be covering the basics and most frequently asked questions when it comes to choosing, installing, and using timing belts<\/a> and pulleys<\/a>, and similar power transmission systems.<\/p>\n

In this episode, we\u2019ll be discussing belt selection for power transmission systems, taking a look at timing belts, V belts, flat belts, and chains (for chain and sprocket systems).<\/p>\n

Before comparing each system for pros and cons, several elements need to be considered in any application when deciding on a type of power transmission: overall system or package size, environment considerations, and application specific requirements, including food grade or food safe requirements, and anti-static or conductive systems for electronic applications.<\/p>\n

Watch our video below to learn more about the environmental and operating restraints you may be designing under, and how to choose the best timing belt for your environment.<\/p>\n