ENDLESS BELTS
The Superior elastic belt drive is used primarily in fractional horsepower applications where a quiet, dependable operation is a necessity. These flexible endless belts are ideally suited for unusual configurations at both high and low speed.
Superior belts are made from a quality
spandex thread covered by a blend of synthetic and cotton thread in a patented three-ply construction. Various abrasion-resistant treatments are added, giving the belts improved flexibility and traction.
Belts can be made to your specifications. The following factors will help you determine where Superior can be used in your applications:
- Pulley root diameter should be at least six times belt cross-section diameter.
- Half round pulleys are recommended for Superior's belts, however, in many applications they are being used in V-groove pulleys.
- Surface speed loss should be calculated at 13% and belt efficiency at 80%.
All applications that appear to be borderline should be sent to Superior's engineering department.
Superior elastic endless belts eliminate vibration - joint bump and the need for belt take-up components.
The flexibility, traction and durability of Superior elastic belts have been proven in textile machinery drives, plastic bag manufacturing, conveyers and many other applications requiring extremely durable round belts.
The endless belts, available in treated or untreated elastic types, are made to your specifications in sizes from 0.025 to 0.50 diameter and from 3 inches to 20 feet in circumferences.