Automotive belting fabrics

The Synchrotec brand of Heathcoat fabrics is the global leader in the manufacture and development of stretch fabric for rubber timing belts. With over 50 years of pioneering textile design, Synchrotec fabrics offer an unrivalled range of performance fabrics. Complete control from yarn production, weaving, RFL dipping, inspection and testing means that we are the preferred supplier to global Tier 1 and OEM manufacturers.

Synchronous belt fabric for:

  • Automotive OEM timing belts
  • Aftermarket timing belts
  • Belt-in-oil timing belts
  • Fabric for tooth stabilisation
  • Back-side fabric for durability against tensioners and idlers

Accessory belt fabric

  • Micro V belts (stop/start engines)
  • EPAS (Electronic Power Assisted Steering)
  • V belts
  • Cogged belts
  • CVT belts
  • Tooth/rib fabrics designed for stabilisation and noise reduction
  • Back-side fabric for durability against tensioners and idlers

Materials:

  • High tenacity stretch nylon 6.6
  • Heathcoat Advanced Yarns -designed for use in synchronous belts
  • Aramid
  • Pure fabric or RFL dipped (aqueous based)
  • RFL dips include CR, CSM, VP-SBR, HNBR, EPDM

Parameters:

  • Weight: 80-800gsm
  • Extension: 50-80%
  • Gauge: 0.3-1.25mm
  • Width: 1-1.6m
  • Specialised weave patterns

Industrial Rubber and Polyurethane belts

With over 50 years of pioneering fabric design, Synchrotec fabrics offer an unrivalled range of performance fabrics for polyurethane timing belts and conveyors. Complete control from yarn production, weaving, PU dipping, inspection, customized slitting and testing means that we are the preferred supplier to global Tier 1 and OEM manufacturers.

Example application areas:

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Domestic appliances
  • Elevators/Lifts
  • ATM machines
  • Office equipment
  • Automatic doors
  • Domestic appliances
  • Power tools

Designed for:

  • PAZ/PAR – tooth and backside fabric
  • NFT/NFB – anti-static tooth and backside fabric
  • FDA approved foodsafe fabric
  • PTFE low friction fabric
  • One way or two-way stretch (complex tooth profile)
  • Lightweight conveyor fabric

Variations:

  • 100% Nylon 6.6
  • 100% Polyester
  • RFL dipping CR/CSM/EPDM/HNBR/PU
  • PU dipping available
  • Anti-static treatments for volatile environments
  • Range of colours available
  • Weight: 124-440 gsm
  • Elongation: 50-120% (one or two way)
  • Gauge: 0.56-1.65mm
  • Width: Slit width reels from 16mm – 1.2m

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