Optibelt Presentation Comparing Optibelt V-Belt Production to a lesser quality V-Belt
Dec 17, 2015
Optibelt Presentation
Comparing Optibelt V-Belt Production to a lesser
quality V-Belt
Optibelt Production
Optibelt uses select raw materials to specific quality standards. These standards are upheld by stringent SPC testing.
Optibelt is a full line power transmission belt manufacturer.
Testing of Optibelt products vs. the low cost producers shows that an Optibelt will last 2.5 to 10 times longer.
Optibelt vs. Others
Cord application in S=C plus products is far superior with Optibelt's individually wound concept.
Tension predictability from belt to belt is far superior with Optibelt, due to the fact that each belt receives exactly the same amount of cord.
Optibelt’s Rotary Vulcanization process is superior due to the fact that the belts are vulcanized in the same grooves dimensions as the sheaves.
Optibelt Wrapping Production Base fabric is high quality cotton fabric with high
thread counts and lower gauge. Fabric is calendared to insure full rubber
impregnation. Lower cost producers use lower thread density
fabric and higher gauge threads. Lower cost producers spread coat their fabric
which does not yield full impregnation.
Optibelt Patented ORV Process The following slides summarizes Optibelt’s
patented S=C Plus production process allowing for the tightest tolerance for length (best for matched sets) and cross section dimensions. This process will also yield the smoothest running belt available anywhere. Lower cost producers do not come close as they use ring molds and/or presses.
Optibelt Corporation
Why an Optibelt V-Belt is the best
V-belt in the
WORLD!!!!!!!!
Raw Material Processing SPC Testing before
processing. On line testing during
processing. Post processing SPC
testing. All phases together is
complete SPC control that insures product uniformity.
Raw Material Processing
Mixing of Com pounds Fabrics Cord Extrusion
Raw Materials
Cord Processing
Highest available grade low stretch Polyester
Each cord is chemically treated to improve bonding
Each cord is pulled through extruder to insure full coverage prior to winding.
Cord Processing
Rubber coating is uniform
Eliminates chaffing Forms a single piece
prior to vulcanization
Base Rubber Extrusion
Single Piece Eliminates Air Pockets Uniform Cross Section Controlled Length
Eliminates Scrap
Belt Wrapping
Rolls of high quality fabric are chemically treated for better rubber adhesion
Calendared to insure full impregnation Biased cut for better friction properties
during operation.
Belt Assembly
Each belt is made one at a time
All assembled pieces are subject to on line inspection
Eliminates scrap A level of craftsmanship
is introduced into the belt making process
Completed V-Belt
Assemble V-BeltPrior to Vulcanization
Rotary Vulcanization
Lengths longer than 47” ID is the sheave
dimensions for the belt Process “Irons” in cross
section dimensions Increased efficiency Custom marking at no
additional cost
ORVOptibelt Rotary Vulcanization
Rotary Vulcanization
Rotary VulcanizationThe Optibelt Textured Skin
Rotary Vulcanization
Custom Marking:Put Your Part Number Here
Cord Stabilization
Patented Optibelt Process
Sets the length of the belt
Belt is slow cooled Machine holds the
length
Length dimensions tighter than RMA standards
Belt length matching
Cord Stabilization
Cord Stabilization
Molded Cog Raw Edge Production
Vulcanization
Cutting of belts
RED POWER II
Optibelt has produced a wrapped maintenance free product line, no other producer can make these claims.
RED POWER in 3V, 5V and 8V allows for no retensioning.
EVER!