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!