What do you call a timing belt pulley?

What do you call a timing belt pulley?

Also referred to as a drum or sheave, the timing belt pulley supports changes in belt direction or movement. Made-to-order timing pulleys may be produced from a variety of materials including:

What kind of belt pulley does Pfeifer make?

Pfeifer Industries produces over 1,200 variations of inventoried timing belt pulleys. Many of these cog pulleys are industry standard timing belt pulleys while the majority are inventoried for a wide range of specific applications.

How to check the bore of a pulley?

Since pulley bore sizes vary, contact us to help you confirm the exact bore size of your pulleys before you make your purchase. You can also call us on 08000 096 098 for any general enquiry about other mechanical products from us like Ball Bearings, V Belts, V Pulleys , etc.

Which is the best belt pulley to buy?

We strongly believe that our belt drive pulleys are of superior quality than our competitors’ without adding additional costs for our customers.

What should be the distance between timing belt pulleys?

The straightedge should be long enough to span the distance between the two outside edges of the timing belt pulley faces. Lay the ruler across the face of the two timing belt pulleys, if the two timing belt pulley faces are not even with the straightedge than you have parallel misalignment.

What causes angular misalignment on timing belt pulleys?

Angular misalignment is where the driver and driven shafts are not parallel. Resulting in uneven loading of the timing belt tensile cords. The tensile cords on the high tension side are often overloaded which may cause edge cord failure which would be transmitted across the width of the timing belt.

Can a taut timing belt stand a strong pull?

While a taut string or timing belt can stand a strong pull. Take up any loose slack in the timing belt by adjusting the center to center distance between the two timing belt pulleys. Before any final tensioning is to be applied make sure that the timing belt teeth are fully seated in the tooth grooves on both timing belt pulleys.

What should I use to clean my timing belt?

Timing belt pulleys may be cleaned by wiping with a rag slightly dampened with a light, non-volatile solvent. Soaking or brushing the solvent on the timing belt is not advisable. Obviously, sanding or scraping the timing belt or timing belt pulley with a sharp object to remove grease or debris is not recommended.