The MXL timing belt is a 1/8-inch (3.175 mm) wide, single-sided synchronous belt with a 0.080-inch (2.03 mm) pitch and Kevlar cord reinforcement, designed for precision power transmission applications. It has 185 grooves, resulting in a pitch length of 14.80 inches (375.92 mm). The belt is constructed with a polyurethane body and is rated for continuous operation from -30°F to +185°F (-34°C to +85°C), with intermittent operation up to +250°F (+121°C). Breaking strength is 80 lbf per 1/8 inch of belt width for belts with fewer than 155 grooves, and 130 lbf per 1/8 inch for those with 155 or more grooves. The part number A 6B16-185012 refers to a specific variant in the MXL series that is not explicitly listed; however, the series is documented and matches the described properties.
For power transmission applications, a belt and pulley drive system are one of the most common and cost-effective methods used to transfer motion in a drive system. synchronous timing belts, with their defined pattern and evenly spaced teeth, mate with matching timing belt pulleys and idlers to drive motion in precision equipment. When synchronization between shafts is not a priority, V- belts are an excellent alternative. V-belts ride in the groove of compatible V-belt pulleys and idlers. Flat belts find considerable usage in applications requiring small pulley diameters, high belt surface speeds, low noise levels, low weight, and inertia. Round belts or O-Rings are used with grooved pulleys. A cable drive system is another means of transmitting synchronous motion. Consisting of an extremely flexible cable and uniquely grooved pulleys, the Synchromesh Drive system offers design possibilities previously not achievable. Timing belt and cable accessories, belt tensioners and tension testers assist in the maintenance and operation of a belt drive system.
| Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Timing Belts (inch) |
| Product Number | A 6B16-185012 |
| Product Name | .080" (MXL) Pitch, 185 Teeth, 1/8" Wide Single Sided Urethane Belt with Kevlar Cords |
| ANSI Pitch | 0.080" (MXL) |
