Industrial Belts

Used to link two or more rotating shafts, industrial belts are found in every industry, across a vast range of applications.

Our range of industrial belts are built for lasting performance with high-quality rubber materials, industry-leading belt manufacturing processes, and years of refined performance.

V-belts

V belts are the basic standard belt for power transmission. They are usually endless belts, although they can also be jointed and linked. V belts provide the best balance between speed of movement, traction, the load of the bearings and length of service life. At Acorn, we offer a broad range of v-belts by manufacturers including ProTorque, ContiTech, Gates, SKF and Optibelt
Timing belts

Timing belts are also known as cam belts, they play an important role in how engines function, as they help the cylinder head and valves to work together with the pistons and crankcase so that the engine’s valves open and close at the right points. With up to 99% efficiency, all our timing belts are from trusted brands, so you can count on them to be reliable
Poly-v ribbed belts

Poly-V ribbed belts have a larger contact area than flat belts or standard v-belts, enabling them to transmit more power than flat belts with similar dimensions. They are perfect when you require high speed drives within a small space. At Acorn, we stock thousands of poly-v belts with almost any number of ribs required.
Extruded belting

Our Extruded belts are designed to suit specific industry and application needs or machine designs, and are used on linear conveyors and in separator applications. You can choose from the most comprehensive range of polyurethane belting and O-rings that we have available.
Conveyor belts

Conveyor belts are used in a range of industries, including mining and quarrying, automotive and transport, construction, chemicals, and recycling. Our range of conveyor belts allows you to develop a temporary conveyor system that moves material quickly, safely and can allow access to restricted access.
Polyurethane belts

The polyurethane belts we supply come in a variety of sizes. All our polyurethane belts are made out of polyurethane that provides thermoplastic flexibility, and long-lasting, energy efficient belt system solutions for even the most demanding industries and applications.
Variable speed belts

Our variable speed belts are part of the V-belt family, but it differs in shape to the standard v-belt. They are specified for applications where changes in speed during operations are common
Belt accessories

We offer an extensive range of belt accessories for any automation and industrial requirements. Our selection of belt accessories are designed to perfectly compliment different power transmission belts.
Open ended belts

We supply open ended belts designed for long-lasting and energy efficient performance on both power transmission and linear applications. They are particularly suited to applications where accuracy of positioning, low noise and a maintenance free solution is required.

Reasons to buy from us

Why choose a belt drive over a chain drive?

Lower maintenance requirements

A high quality belt will continue to transmit power for many years with minimal maintenance required. It will not rust, and is much more resistant to environmental contamination than chain.

Cost-effective

Belt drives are often much more cost-effective than chain drives, particularly in applications where the distance between shafts is large.

Efficient

High-quality belts generally run between 95% and 98% efficiency, making them an efficient option.

Quieter

Chain drives are notoriously noisy, so in applications where noise pollution is a consideration, a belt drive may be a good choice.

Types of belts include:

V-belts
Wrapped belts
Wedge belts
Timing belts
Twist-link belts

Applications of industrial belts

Industrial belts are various industries, including:

Manufacturing: They are used in the manufacturing industry for conveying materials, driving production lines and operating machinery

Agriculture: Industrial belts are useful in the agricultural industries, especially for powering tractors, in harvesting equipments and in irrigation systems.

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Most HVAC industries use industrial belts to drive fans, blowers, and pumps in heating and air conditioning systems.

Best practices for maintaining industrial belts

Industrial belts require proper maintenance to ensure efficiency and longevity. Some of the best practices are:

Proper alignment to reduce stress on the belts

Make sure you use compatible belts for specific applications

Constant monitoring for unusual noise or vibrations

Regular inspection for wear and tear

Explore other power transmission products we offer

At ACORN industrial services, our offerings extending beyond just industrial belts. We are committed to providing other power transmission products to meet your industrial needs:

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