Metric Series HTD Belt Drives

Cross+Morse awareness of the demands for ever increasing powers and speeds led to the introduction of a Metric Series of High Torque Drive Belts, using a parabolic tooth profile to enable increased tooth contact between belt and pulley. The new tooth profile has improved shear stress resistance, increased power capacity, and reduced noise levels. Pirelli introduced the RPP belt with an indentation at the top of the teeth, to allow local elastic deformation during meshing with pulley, and easier air discharge to further reduce noise levels. Cross and Morse combine RPP belts with std. Metric pulleys to provide off-shelf drives in 4 pitches; 3mm (3M), 5mm (5M), 8mm (8M), and 14mm (14M). Further development created RPP Plus Belts in 9mm (8H) and 14mm (14H) pitch with double power capacity; and Panther Belts in 8mm (8P) and 14mm (14P) pitch with treble capacity; both still operating on standard metric pulleys allowing full interchangeability with existing drives. Drives up to 800 KW can now be transmitted.

For more information on Metric Series HTD Belt Drives talk to Cross and Morse