Metal Belt Benefits

Metal belts feature a high strength-to-weight ratio , which is an advantage in nearly every application where high strength, light weight, or both are required. Low mass offers high acceleration and rapid deceleration, with minimal motor sizes.

With their unique durability properties, metal belts can withstand sustained exposure to extremes of temperature, hostile environments, and vacuum. A variety of alloys may be used, each with its own resistance to chemicals, humidity, and corrosion. Engineers generally select a belt material based on physical characteristics, availability, and cost.

Unlike the links of a chain, a metal belt requires no lubrication because it is a single element, and, therefore, does not generate any component friction. This reduces system maintenance, improves reliability, and keeps the system clean.

Metal belts are virtually non-stretchable, constructed of hardened spring steels with a high modulus of elasticity This makes them ideal in high performance applications for precision positioning. 

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Smooth operation eliminates the chordal action often seen in other belt types and chain. The result is precise translation of the control system motion profile.

Metal timing belts are accurate and repeatable, fabricated with a pitch accuracy of +/- 0.0005" (0.013mm) station to station. This high degree of precision is extremely valuable in designing indexing, positioning,or processing equipment.

With outstanding thermal and electrical conductivity, metal belts can transmit energy in the for of heat, cold, and electricity.  They are an ideal design option for process lines requiring freezing, cooling, heat sealing, drying or for lines with ESD properties.

Metal belts are extremely clean. Unlike HTD or flat neoprene belts, metal belts do not generate particulate and are ideal for food and pharmaceutical processing.

For clean room compatibility, metal belts do not require lubricants, nor do they generate dust that might introduce foreign substances into clean room environments. Additionally, they can be sterilized in an autoclave.  Metal belt systems are Class 100 clean room compatible, and can be designed to work in vacuum environments.

The precise construction of metal belts ensure smooth edges and tightly toleranced, stable dimension.