Timing belts make lots more noise than v-belts. My Colchester Chipmaster lathe has timing belts between the motor and variator, and between the clutch and spindle. They whine, which gets annoying after a while. Since the lathe has a clutch, the motor typically runs continuously. I'd hate to be in a shop full of those lathes. Rich
1. Flat-belt. In comparison to V-belts, flat belts require significantly higher pretensioning in order to transmit a certain torque without slippage. This especially applies to large transmission ratios and thereby low angles of contact. Tension pulleys with defined contact pressure are recommended in cases of this kind to reduce the transverse
BeltHubs offers a comprehensive range of products, including conveyor belts, timing belts, V-belts, and other specialized belts. These products are widely used in the mining, construction, agricultural, and manufacturing industries, and are designed to meet the highest standards of performance and durability. Should timing belt replacement be based on actual mileage or how old the vehicle’s belt is? Most vehicle maintenance in general mentions whichever comes first. I’ll have to confirm in the user manual tomorrow, but seems the Hyundai recommendation (as offered by mechanic shop) says timing belt replacement at 48 months or 60k miles (37500 miles under severe conditions). I have a 2009 Hyundai Timing belt advantages: Cheaper to manufacture and quieter. Timing belt disadvantages: Requires periodic replacement and can fail without warning. Timing chain advantages: Durable and tends to becoming noisy before catastrophic failure occurs. Timing chain disadvantages: More costly to manufacture and can be noisier. 4ALLP.