Timing Pulleys & Drive Design Type

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Tailored Timing Pulleys and Drive Designs for Every Need

Timing pulleys are essential components in the design of synchronous drive systems, providing a precise and reliable method for power transmission. They work seamlessly with timing belts to ensure accurate movement without slippage, making them indispensable in a range of applications that require synchronization and precision. Timing pulleys come in various profiles, materials, and configurations to suit different operational needs, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of drive design types.

The design of timing pulleys is critical to optimizing performance in systems where speed, torque, and positioning accuracy are paramount. Features such as tooth profile, material composition, and hub configuration can be tailored to meet specific operational requirements. Drive designs can range from compact, high-torque configurations to lightweight, low-maintenance systems ideal for clean and controlled environments.

Here’s another way F. N. Sheppard can help solve your production problems – with a wide array of pulleys and hardware, including standard and custom sizes. Just as having the right belts are important, it’s just as essential to have the right pulleys and hardware.

Note:
Many other styles and types are also available
This chart is a reference for pulley diameters (outside and pitch) for a given number of teeth and a given tooth profile.
Pitch Diameter – Pitch x number of teeth / 3.1416

  • Timing Tooth Pitch Inch & Metric Sizes
  • Construction Steel, Stainless, Plastics
  • Standard & Custom Manufactured to Your Specs.
PulleysPulley Bar Stock
Bored Sizes
Custom Sizes, Machining and Treating – FDA/USDA
Aluminum, Steel, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Delrin – Depending on pitch and size
Additional ProcessesHeat Treating
Black Oxide
Anodizing
PTFE Coating
Additional HardwareQD Bushings
Taper-Lock Bushings
Taper-Lock Sheaves
V-Belt Sheaves
Flanges
Inch SizesMXL /0.080″, XL /0.200″, L /0.375″, H /0.500″, XH /0.875″
Metric SizesT2.5, T5, T10, T20, AT5, AT10, AT20
HTD® Sizes3M, 5M, 8M, 14M

Note:
Many other styles and types are also available
This chart is a reference for pulley diameters (outside and pitch) for a given number of teeth and a given tooth profile.
Pitch Diameter – Pitch x number of teeth / 3.1416

No. of Teeth10 – 72
Inch Pitch (in)XL (0.200”) L (0.375”) H (0.500”) XH (0.875”)
Metric Pitch (mm)T5 – T20 / AT5 – AT20
PD (in)0.64 – 20.05
OD (in)0.62 – 114.60
PD (mm)15.9 – 458.4
OD (mm)15.1 – 455.5

Note:
Many other styles and types are also available
This chart is a reference for pulley diameters (outside and pitch) for a given number of teeth and a given tooth profile.
Pitch Diameter – Pitch x number of teeth / 3.1416

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Industries Utilizing Timing Pulleys and Drive Design Types

Automotive

Essential for precise engine timing and auxiliary systems such as alternators and power steering. Timing pulleys ensure accurate synchronization for optimal engine performance and reduced wear.

Industrial Automation

Used in conveyor systems, robotic arms, and machinery requiring precise movement and positioning, enabling consistent performance and minimizing downtime.

Aerospace & Defense

Timing pulleys contribute to precision control in navigation systems, actuation devices, and other mission-critical applications where reliability is non-negotiable.

Packaging & MAterial Handling

Timing pulleys drive equipment such as carton sealing machines, labeling systems, and automated assembly lines, delivering smooth and synchronized operations.

Medical Equipment

Ideal for devices like imaging systems and surgical tools, where precision and quiet operation are vital.

Food & Beverage Processing

Timing pulleys ensure smooth operation in applications such as filling, capping, and packaging, complying with hygiene and safety standards.

Printing & Textile

Timing pulleys play a crucial role in printers, weaving machines, and cutters, where precise motion and timing are necessary to maintain high-quality output.

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