What is a Timing Belt?
In a piston engine, either a timing belt timing chain or set of timing gears is used to synchronize the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft.
This synchronization ensures that the engine’s valves open and close at the correct times in relation to the position of the pistons.
Timing Belt Suppliers In South Africa
Megadyne South Africa offers a wide range of timing belts that we have in stock. Synchronous belts (also known as timing belts) represent an efficient system of power transmission.
Other Suppliers in South Africa
Belting Ware Int
Address: 12 Linton Cl, Beaconvale, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 592 1211
Cobrel Pty Ltd
Address: Cobrel Centre, 48A Steel Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Hours:Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 394 7152
Belting Supply Services
Address: Unit 1, 35 Jeffels Rd, Prospecton, 4133, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 31 208 0101
Optibelt
Address: 41 7th St, Linden, Randburg, 2195, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 10 500 8500
BELTING-WEB
Address: 116 Hendry Rd, Springfield, Durban, 4091, South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 31 207 7946
Habasit South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Address: Lechwe Street 64, Corporate Park South, Midrand, 1682, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 10 001 6770
What is the strongest timing belt?
Open-ended timing belts have a high spring rate and excellent tooth shear strength. If you are looking for a linear drive with stiffness and high repeatability, we recommend steel tension members over aramid fiber. The stiffest and strongest “M” belt would be the move-series AT10 or AT15.
What is the maximum life of a timing belt?
Seven years
Seven years is the maximum life of the timing belt recommended by most manufacturers. For example, the belt should be replaced even if the engine has only 30,000 miles but is seven years of age. More timing belts break due to age than mileage.
Does the timing belt change speed?
A worn timing belt will affect your engine’s starting speed as it is attached to the pulleys that drive the crankshaft. Eventually, the belt can slip on the camshaft drive causing the engine cylinder to open and close at the wrong time.
What are the signs of a timing belt going bad?
A malfunctioning timing belt may cause a variety of symptoms, such as decreased engine performance, strange noises coming from under the hood, and engine misfires.
In most cases, if a timing belt breaks, the engine will no longer run, and the car will not restart without a timing belt replacement service.