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Key Advice for Those Purchasing Custom Timing Belt Pulleys

by Ramona Lawrence

If you have a belt system that needs to move at a consistent speed, custom timing pulleys are a great mechanism to invest in. They have special grooves that support belt systems for optimal alignment. If you're planning to buy some, use these tips.

Assess Materials Being Moved

There are a number of ways custom timing belt pulleys can be designed, and you'll have success with this custom designing process if you first think about the materials that are being pulled by said system. They have unique attributes that need to be considered in order for a pulley manufacturer to develop an optimal system that you can fully trust. 

For instance, if you're supporting foods with this pulley system, then it needs to be FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved. Or maybe you're supporting construction materials like dirt and sand outside and thus need a custom timing pulley that's weatherproof. 

Consider Aluminum for the Material

Custom timing pulleys can vary in the materials that they're made up of, but one of the more versatile options today is aluminum. It's one of the stronger pulley materials available so you can rest assured it's not going to break down in a short period of time, even if you have to move large products with the pulley system.

Aluminum also is relatively lightweight and that helps the pulley system perform optimally because it's not being weighed down. You just need to tell your custom timing pulley manufacturer you want the system to be made out of aluminum and they'll honor this special request.

Perform Digital Simulations Prior to Manufacturing

Before you have a custom timing pulley made by a manufacturer, it's smart to have the system simulated in a digital way. Then you can prove out custom designs for this pulley system without having to spend a lot of money on actual pulley systems.

Once you have designs put together for the timing pulley, you can create 3D models and then simulate their performance under certain conditions. Then you can refine key performance details like how quick the pulley should work and the maximum operating temperature it can reach. You'll keep refining these models digitally until you prove them out once and for all. 

If you're looking to put together a customized timing pulley that's supporting a belt system, then figure out what custom options work best for you before manufacturing takes place. That will keep you satisfied with pulley durability and performance for a long time. 


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