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Timing Belts have tensile strength ranging from 190-1,400 N.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:45:24 -0600

Offered in belt widths of 6, 10, 16, 25, and 32 mm, AT3 endless timing belts have no weld zone, and feature minimum and maximum belt lengths of 720 and 1,701 mm, respectively. Tension member comes in steel/SS. Optional nylon facing on tooth side helps reduce coefficient of friction, while zero backlash pulleys are available for bidirectional belt drives. Belts are suited for small power drives requiring high tooth sheer strength as well as high speed applications.

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Endless Belts feature convertible profile technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:36:23 -0600

Available as open ended or welded endless belts, ATN timing belts come in regular AT10, AT10 tooth profile with ½ in. tooth pitch, and regular AT20 tooth pitches. Belt profiles can be assembled by hand utilizing accompanied mounting screws and inserts, while belt length and profile location can be chosen by increments of one tooth. Profiles can be made of any material to fit application (also material mix), and can also be assembled and disassembled without removing belt from machinery.

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Flexible Couplings feature neoprene center.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:39:13 -0600

With Bello Superflex Ribbed Couplings, application engineers can select size where peak torque exceeds application torque X service factors. Units feature AL alloy 2011T3 and 303 stainless steel hubs and offer complete range of bores in clamp styles, suited for power transmission applications.

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Non-Marking Timing Belt minimizes dust generation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:34:06 -0600

Constructed of high flex plastic over hardened fiberglass cord, TruMotion® Timing Belt is available in 2 mm GT, 3 mm GT, 3mm HTD, 5 mm HTD, .080 in., 1/5 in., and 3/8 in. pitches. Tooth surfaces have outer layer of nylon for wear resistance and quiet operation. Operating from -40 to 220°F, belt is corrosion- and abrasion-resistant, making it suitable for office automation, medical equipment, laboratory equipment, and DC stepper/servo devices.

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Synchronous Belts are made of polyurethane.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:45:54 -0600

Featuring curvilinear tooth profile, Fenner High Torque (FHT) belts are optimized for surface contact with pulley and uniform distribution of stress concentration. Profile helps reduce noise, dusting, backlash, and vibration. Available in various sizes and pitches including 1, 2, 3 and 5 mm, open ended or truly endless, belts exhibit tensile strengths exceeding 1,000 lb and can be customized to unique design requirements for conveying, motion control, and power transmission applications.

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Non-Marking Drive Belt minimizes noise and dust.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:34:19 -0600

Featuring nylon tooth surface that minimizes dust accumulation, PowerGrip® TruMotion® Belt provides durable wear surface for medical instrumentation, office automation, electronics, and banking. Three tooth profile options, including timing, HTD, and curvilinear, all offer exact meshing characteristics for elimination of tooth slip. Hardened fiberglass tensile cords resist elongation, while polymer compound body handles temperatures from -40 to +220°F.

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Plastic Modular Conveyor Belt suits heavy-duty applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:41:33 -0600

Assembled with nylon or steel rods and driven by solid lug tooth sprockets, M6420 Flat Top Belt incorporates smart fit rod retaining system and features low-friction materials that minimize energy consumption and eliminate need for lubrication. Tensile strength rating of over 6,800 lb/ft and level of lateral stiffness combine to create stable conveying platform. With steel rod option, belt strength is maximized to ensure smooth operation on conveyor lengths to 300 ft.

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Conveyor Belt is constructed of detectable material.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:41:38 -0600

Suited for cooling crackers, chips, and tortillas, drying and draining fruits/vegetables, and breading meat/poultry, Model M1185 0.5 in. Flush Grid features Smart Fit rod design that provides maximum rod retention. It can be detected with common metal x-ray detectors used in food industry. Capable of transferring small product without damaging it, unit features open hinge design, large open area, and plastic construction.

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Conveyor Belts comply with FDA regulations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:48:13 -0600

Suited for light conveyor jobs in food applications, Habiblue thermoplastic round belt can be used in industries such as meat, cheese, pastries, and crackers. It features oil- and chemical-resistant composition TPU, polyurethane with resistance to hot water (belt does not absorb hot water and stretch), temperature resistance, and readily identifiable cobalt blue color.

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Belts provide safety for underground miners.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:49:57 -0600

PROTECTA miners' belts consist of lightweight waist belt for support; detachable PVC-coated straps for secure attachment of vital tools such as battery packs and self rescuers; and reflective tape for visibility and safety underground. Belts are available as model AB001AU as well as AB002AU, which also features braces for extra support, allowing even distribution of weight from loaded belt over shoulders, back, chest, and hips.

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Plastic Modular Belt is designed for corrugated industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:45:13 -0600

Featuring flat top and 1 in. pitch, M2470 plastic modular belting can be used in place of rollers. Design promotes surface load distribution, minimizing stresses, and scalloped belt module edge produces minimal to no vibration for stack stability. Along with belt/sprocket engagement designed for pulling heavier sheet stacks, belt features abrasion-resistant, closed belt edges and smooth surface with beveled edges to facilitate side transfer.

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Modular Conveyor Belt is constructed with rubber top.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:39:05 -0600

Offering 1 in. pitch, SNB M2 rubber top plastic modular belt is straight-running and suited for inclined transportation of products where drainage is of concern. Product is also available with white rubber top, which carries FDA approval for direct food contact. Other applications include bakery, bottling, canning, corrugated, meat, poultry, and fruits/vegetables.

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Power Transmission Belts are designed to metric standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:53:18 -0600

Made to ISO standard metric profiles, GY Metric v-belts are suitable for use with European or Asian manufactured equipment. Drop-in replacement belts are made from compounds reinforced with natural fibers such as cotton, and exposed rubber edge for pulley contact maximizes torque-carrying capacity. Operating in temperatures ranging from -65° to 180°F, they are available in 10, 13, 17, and 22 mm widths and 487-8,000 mm lengths.

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ATV Drive Belt is self-healing and carbon fiber-loaded.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:42:33 -0600

Gatorback Sport Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) belt features carbon fiber reinforcement in body construction for optimal stiffness across width of belt. Able to regulate itself under extreme events, belt design allows for desired edge slippage without losing top width. Suited for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), belt also features Flexten aramid cords traveling circumference of belt to minimize stretch, stabilize overall length, and optimize horsepower transmission.

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Polyurethane Timing Belts suit wide range of applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:50:05 -0600

Available in straight-tooth, offset-tooth, or helical styles, Polyurethane Timing Belts suit linear motion, product conveyance, and power transmission applications. Steel-cord reinforced belts come in 3 configurations: open-end rolls in 325 ft lengths; welded or jointed belts made from roll material cut to length and spliced; and endless types made from long continuous cord with no splice or welding. To combat corrosion, Kevlar cord belts are available for high humidity applications.

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Modular Plastic Conveyor Belt features pinless design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 07:46:05 -0600

With 1.5 in. pitch, Flex ONE side-flexing, plastic modular belt offers tight turning radii as low as 1.42 x belt width. Snap Link(TM) modules snap together for maintenance, and openings are minimized for maximum safety. Because there are no pin holes, all surfaces on belt are exposed for cleaning.

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Custom Drive Belts provide abrasion resistance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:45:26 -0600

Manufactured to metric or inch requirements, PYRATHANE 88A Drive Belts are made of polyester-based polyurethane with Shore hardness of 88A. Round belts can be custom made with cross sectional diameters from .062-.562 in., while flat belts range from .030-.187 in. in thickness and in widths up to 1.500 in., both with no max length restriction. PYRATHANE belts provide quiet operation in small parts conveyors, instrumentation drives, and floor care equipment.

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Portable Roller Lacer speeds installation of wire hooks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:08:23 -0600

Offered in widths of 24, 36, 48, and 60 in., Clipper® Roller Lacer® Gold Class(TM) can be driven by 18 V cordless drill or operated manually with handle or ratchet in emergency situations. Shelf supports belt and guides it into hook points during installation. It can be moved into loading position to speed insertion of belt. Lacer Face Strip eliminates need for locking lever and back-up extrusions. Slots enable user to slide face strip into tool for storage.

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Modular Conveyor Belt offers impact resistance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 07:59:22 -0600

Featuring one-piece design, 24 in. Single Link Model MPB has full-width molded link, eliminating bricklayed module butted ends. Design removes almost 11 ft, 2 in. of restricted access end surfaces within 20 ft conveyor. Through elimination of directional joints, bacteria growth and cleaning time are minimized.

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Plastic, Modular Belt has dynamic gap hinge design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 07:15:36 -0600

Exhibiting tensile strength at break of 180,000 N/m, M5015 GripTop 2 in. pitch HabasitLINK® belt features Dynamic Gap hinge area that prevents build up of debris and ice in ski-lift and material handling operations. Underside of belt offers additional protection to hinge rod in abrasive applications, while smoothness provides proper sprocket engagement. Belt is offered in acetal white and polypropylene grey and white with black TPE rubber.

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