P R O D U C T S

Twisted Belts

Converting Belts

The image on the right shows a sample of our clip/hook twisted belt used in wicketing machines and conveyors.

We manufacture all size twisted belts for most converting machinery and maintain an inventory for the more common converting machines.

For 48 years, Superior has been a world leader in round transmission twisted belts and developed the only valid patent on 3-ply endless twisted belts.

When you use Superior Bands products you are assured of consistent high quality and performance plus the benefit of low cost and fast service by ordering direct from the world leader, Superior Bands.

Belts manufactured for:

Rubber Covering Machinery
Conveyor Machinery
Textile Machinery
Tire Manufacturing Machinery


	Wicketing Machinery Paper & Film Converting Medical Machinery Business Machinery

Spindle Drive Bands for the Arnold Rubber Covering Machines

3-Ply Spandex Bands

5-T Short Bands for the inside spindle - black tip
5-T Long Bands for the outside spindle - plain tip
(for spindle speeds of 8,000 RPM and under)

Tri-Ply Spandex Bands

*3-T Tri-Ply Spandex Short High Speed Bands - black tip
*3-T Tri-Ply Spandex Long Bands - plain tip

Tri-Ply Spandex Bands

**4-T Tri-Ply Spandex Short Bands inside spindle- black tip
**4-T Tri-Ply Spandex Long Bands outside spindle - plain tip

* The 3-T Tri-Ply bands are recommended for the Arnold high speed spindle as well as the conventional spindles which are running at high speeds. These bands are made with an exclusive hook that will not strike the spindle and will run for the entire life of the band.

** The 4-T Tri-Ply bands are recommended for speeds of 8,500 RPM and under - for spindles with heavy packages.

Test results have proven the life of the Tri-Ply bands to be over 50% greater than the covered rubber types.

3-Ply Twister Head Bands

For ready identification Superior's nylon elastic 3-Ply Twister Head Bands are now color coded.

Whitin Model E Bands - 38" Blue Tip

Whitin Model A Bands - 42" Green Tip

Davis & Furber Bands for Model E, H & J - 28" Yellow Tip

Davis & Furber Bands for Model F & G 34" - Red Tip

Davis & Furber Bands for Model ACF - 42" Green Tip

Davis & Furber Bands for Mule Spinning - 28" Yellow Tip

Johnson & Bassett Bands for Mule Spinning - 28" Yellow Tip

Elastic Drive Round Belts

The Superior elastic round belt drive is used primarily in fractional horsepower applications where a quiet, dependable operation is a necessity. These flexible twisted belts are ideally suited for unusual configurations at both high and low speed.

Superior twisted 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 round 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 twisted 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 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.

Superior elastic belts can be made with elasticity, or stretch, from 20% to 150%. Superior's designs are also furnished for diverse applications requiring a clip-type drive belt.

Superior developed the only valid patent on endless twisted belts - a three-ply belt, which lasts several times longer than O-ring type belts. A long-time leader in the textile industry, Superior has seen more than half the textile mills in the nation standardized on these belts and now the belts are available for all industry.

Superior belts are ideal for fixed center drives where belt stretch causes a problem. The elastic feature also allows this belt to drive eccentric pulleys, and pulley centers can be changed without changing the belt.

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Superior's clip type drive belts are available in the same sizes as our endless belts. These clip belts are ideal for fixed shaft or closed applications where an endless belt is impractical or complicated to install. The belt can readily be fitted around the drive radius and joined easily together with the already installed clip or hook. Millions of these type belts have been used by various industries.

Greater economy through long life and low cost, Superior stretch belts provide a drive with unmatched performance at lower over-all cost.

Think about the savings, improved product quality, reduced parts inventory, silenced belt noises, broader design flexibility, variable speed drives and greater economy - and you will specify Superior twisted belts.