What is the temperature resistance of drive belts?
At temperatures ranging from -20 °C to +60 °C there are generally no problems with use of belts. However, machine manufacturers continue to increase the performance and lifetime of the equipment and require resistance at extremely high and low temperatures.
The heat resistance of the belt is based on its construction and the material used.
Thanks to material, design and technological innovation, the durability and lifetime of belts have increased significantly over the past few years.
V-belts
| Belt | Type | Operating temperatures |
|---|---|---|
| CONTI−V® | Wrapped V-belts |
-55 °C to +70 °C (temporarily to +80 °C) |
| CONTI−V® ADVANCE FO | Cogged raw edge V-belts |
-30 °C to +90 °C (temporarily to +100 °C) |
| CONTI−V® FO PIONEER | Cogged raw edge EPDM V-belts |
-40 °C to +130 °C |
Timing belts
| Belt | Type | Operating temperatures |
|---|---|---|
| CONTI® SYNCHROBELT | Standard rubber timing belts |
-20 °C to +100 °C |
|
CONTI® SYNCHROFORCE EXTREME |
Heavy duty HNBR timing belts |
-30 °C to +130 °C |
| CONTI® SYNCHROFLEX | Standard polyurethane timing belts | -30 °C to +80 °C |
| CONTI® SYNCHROFLEX GEN3 | Heavy duty special polyurethane timing belts | -30 °C to +100 °C |
|
CONTI® SYNCHROCHAIN |
Heavy duty polyurethane timing belts |
-55 °C to +80 °C |
Temporarily, the belts can withstand higher temperatures. However, their lifetime may be affected.