Timing Belt Pulley Materials - Things to Consider
Hello Everyone .....!!! Choosing the right construction material for a timing belt pulley can have dramatic repercussions. When designing a pulley you want a product that is reliable, has a long operation life, and is cost effective. Often, to achieve the desired results, that means there are two options for construction Material: Plastic or Metal. Nylon Vs. Aluminum Nylon: .Lightweight .Inertia control .Energy saving .Chemical resistance .Material cost savings .No coating to avoid oxidation Aluminum: .Lightweight (heavier than nylon) .Durable .Resistance to heat .High tensile strength When is Aluminum Preferable? One of the main reasons for choosing aluminum as a material is its high tensile strength, making it ideal is high horsepower drive systems. Nylon, however, has a lower tensile strength than aluminum or steel but it is still sufficient for low horsepower drive systems. One of the other most common reasons for turning to aluminum over nylon is its tem