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Synchronous
Belts
The evolution of the Pd
®
belt line
Continental ContiTech manufactures several different designs
available as open end constructions and in dual-sided constructions.
Positive Drive Pd®
is our trademark line of trapezoidal tooth profile synchronous
belts. These belts were the first profile types developed in the continual evolution of
synchronous drive belts. This Positive Drive product line includes a stock selection
of MXL, XL, L, H, XH, XXH and Metric T pitches. Trapezoidal belts make an excellent
means for transmitting power; however, time and technological advances have led to
the more advanced product lines mentioned below.
Super Torque Pd®
represents the next evolution in synchronous drive belt development
in the Continental ContiTech line. The Super Torque Pd® belt has a unique modified
round tooth design that minimizes tooth shear and operates quieter than traditional
trapezoidal tooth profiles. Super Torque Pd® tooth pitches include S3M, S4.5M, S5M,
S8M and S14M and are available as special manufactured parts with minimal runs.
SilentSync®
belts and sprockets are a unique technological breakthrough. A patented
Helical Offset Tooth (H.O.T.) design provides for continuous rolling tooth engagement,
allowing the SilentSync® System to run quieter with less vibration than any other
synchronous belt available today. With specialized materials, SilentSync® offers a much
higher horsepower and temperature rating than its predecessor. The use of a flange-
less sprocket also ensures more compact, lighter drives with precision performance.
SilentSync® belts and sprockets come in a wide variety of stock sizes with custom
manufactured sizes being available for specialty drive requirements.
Falcon Pd®
is a synchronous belt designed to handle increased horsepower, low
torque applications. Falcon Pd® belts feature a high-grade rubber compound. This
blended compound handles temperatures much higher than common polyurethane
belts used in similar applications. Also, it is formulated to resist tooth deformity and
increase tooth rigidity, extending belt life and saving you money. Falcon Pd® belts also
feature a patented cord treatment which provides excellent dimensional stability
and high-impact strength. Falcon Pd® belts can also be used in applications requiring
backside idlers, allowing for greater flexibility in various applications. For ease of
ordering, the Falcon Pd® part number interchanges with the Gates counterpart belt,
making replacement easy.
Hawk Pd
,
®
with its strength and unique construction using our advanced compounding
technology, is a line of curvilinear, synchronous belts that offers universal performance
that stands alone. Designed to fit the majority of high-capacity synchronous application,
Hawk Pd® belts fulfill existing drive requirements, matching industrial standards of
belt width and length. With the Universal Profile Design (UPD), Hawk Pd® performs in
the GT® and HTD® profiles, replacing Gates PowerGrip® HTD® and PowerGrip® GT® 2
belts.* In addition, Hawk Pd® replaces Carlisle RPP and RPP Plus belts,* running in
RPP sprockets, as well as TB Wood’s synchronous QD® profile.* The UPD is a simple
solution in satisfying the multitude of belt and sprocket combinations in the market.
Take universal performance to a higher level with Hawk Pd.®
Blackhawk Pd®
is a high-performance, curvilinear belt that offers maximum
performance in your 8mm and 14mm synchronous applications. Blackhawk Pd® is
precisely designed and can replace existing Carlisle Panther,® Browning® Panther and
TB Wood’s QT Power Chain® belts, matching competitive offerings of belt width and
length. Dynamic testing of Blackhawk Pd® has shown this durable belt actually lasts
three to four times longer than Carlisle RPP Panther.® Maximize the performance of your
timing belt application with Blackhawk Pd,® designed to deliver longer life and less
maintenance. Choose the belt that takes performance to greater heights – Blackhawk Pd.®
Synchronous or Positive Drive (Pd®)
belts are a relatively new concept
in power transmission belting
evolution. These belts combine the
advantages of chain and gear with
the advantages of V-belts, but
without the limitations usually
associated with these conventional
types of drives. There is minimal
elongation, no metal-to-metal
contact and no constant lubrication.
Synchronous belts are amazingly
versatile with possible applications
on drives up to 600 horsepower and
from speeds under 100 feet per
minute to over 6,000 feet per minute.
Pd® is the term applied to our
synchronous belts and their method
of power transmission. As the name
indicates, Pd® belts make possible
power transmission that is efficient
and accurate to a precise degree.
Pd® belts also make possible
important savings in weight, space
and construction without the
sacrifice of efficiency. They are
adaptable to almost any type of
power transmission drive from
printers to heavy industrial milling
machines and grinders.
Engineered and manufactured with
extreme care with pitch, tooth depth,
width and other measurements
accurate to a precise degree,
Pd® belts are highly engineered
products. The materials used in
these remarkable belts consist of
high-strength tension members,
specially compounded rubber
and proven synthetic fabrics. The
belts are designed to eliminate
excessive heat build-up and
operate efficiently.
*Trademarks of the Gates Corporation, Carlisle and TB Wood’s Incorporated respectively.
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