PIX-PowerWare® Timing Pulley

PIX Transmissions timing pulley for precise synchronized power transmission

PIX-PowerWare® Timing Pulleys are precision toothed pulleys that mesh with timing belts to deliver accurate, synchronised, slip-free power transmission between the driving and driven shafts.

Key Benefits

  • Provides accurate, synchronised motion without slippage.
  • Minimises power losses compared with conventional belt drives.
  • No lubrication is required.
  • Maintains a constant speed ratio between the driving and driven shafts.
  • Operates smoothly with reduced vibration.
  • Requires less space compared with many chain or gear drives.
  • Durable construction ensures reliable performance under demanding conditions.
  • Suitable for automotive, industrial machinery, robotics, conveyors, and precision drives.

Features

  • Positive Drive: Toothed profile ensures accurate, slip-free power transmission.
  • Maintains exact synchronisation between driving and driven shafts.
  • Designed to handle demanding drive applications.
  • Available in various tooth profiles, pitches, widths, and bore sizes.
  • Manufactured from materials such as aluminium, steel, and cast iron for long service life.
  • Requires no lubrication and minimal maintenance.
  • Designed for reduced vibration and noise.
  • Compatible with standard timing belts and available with different mounting options.

Product range

"L" Section Timing Pulley

  • L 50 (Belt width: 1/2" or 13mm)
  • L 75 (Belt width: 3/4" or 19mm)
  • L 100 (Belt width: 1" or 25mm)

"H" Section Timing Pulley

  • H 100 (Belt width: 1" or 25mm)
  • H 150 (Belt width: 1-1/2" or 38mm)
  • H 200 (Belt width: 2" or 51mm)
  • H 300 (Belt width: 3" or 76mm)

"5M / S5M" Section Timing Pulley

  • 5M 15 (Belt width: 15mm)

"8M / S8M" Section Timing Pulley

  • 8M 20 (Belt width: 20mm)
  • 8M 30 (Belt width: 30mm)
  • 8M 50 (Belt width: 50mm)
  • 8M 85 (Belt width: 85mm)

"14M" Section Timing Pulley

  • 14M 40 (Belt width: 40mm)
  • 14M 55 (Belt width: 55mm)
  • 14M 85 (Belt width: 85mm)
  • 14M 115 (Belt width: 115mm)

Note: Other sections of the Timing Pulley are available upon request.

Product Selection Dashboard

Belt Selection
Guide

 Select Belt based on construction type

Drive Design
Calculator

 Select Belt based on drive data

Optimal Drive
Configurator

 Select Belt based on cost ownership

Specification
Sheet Generator

 Create product data sheet on demand

Frequently Asked Questions

A timing pulley is a toothed pulley designed to work with a synchronous Timing Belt. The teeth of the pulley engage with the Belt teeth to provide positive, slip-free power transmission.
The pulley teeth mesh with the corresponding teeth on the Timing Belt. This maintains a fixed relationship between the driving and driven shafts, ensuring accurate and synchronised motion.
Key factors include:
  • Belt profile and pitch
  • Number of teeth
  • Required speed ratio
  • Power and torque
  • Shaft diameter
  • Operating speed
  • Centre distance
  • Application and environmental conditions
No. The pulley tooth profile, pitch, width and other dimensions must be compatible with the Timing Belt. Using an incorrect combination can lead to poor meshing, noise, premature wear and belt failure.
Proper alignment ensures uniform tooth engagement and prevents excessive belt wear, noise and tracking problems. Misalignment can significantly reduce the service life of the belt and pulley.
Common causes include:
  • Incorrect belt tension
  • Misalignment
  • Overloading
  • Contamination
  • Incorrect belt-pulley combination
  • Excessive operating temperature
  • Worn or damaged pulley teeth
The number of teeth affects the speed ratio, belt engagement and minimum pulley diameter. The correct tooth count should be selected based on the application and belt profile.
PIX Timing Pulleys are engineered for precise and reliable synchronous power transmission, offering accurate tooth engagement, dependable performance and suitability for a wide range of industrial applications.
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