Backing
If your product requires special handling on the production line, you may want to consider customized backings. We can produce virtually any of our timing belts with almost any combination of backing materials.

Polyurethane Backing
Gates Mectrol urethane backings are available in several different varieties. Available in different durometers, with different coefficients of friction, urethane backings are the toughest and most durable backing material.

Rubber Backing
Feeding applications generally require extremely high friction. Rubber can provide this high friction, even while wet. Some rubber backings also offer antistatic properties, higher temperature ratings, and good chemical and abrasion resistance.

Foam Backing
Many applications require a combination of friction and the ability to conform to unusual product shapes. Gates Mectrol foam backings are available in different densities for various compliance, cushioning and friction surfaces.

PVC Backing
Available with unusual surface patterns and characteristics, PVC backings offer a well bonded, economical solution with very good wear properties.

Specialty Backing
Gates Mectrol can develop nearly any type of backing for unusual applications. Antistatic backing is an example.

In glass conveying applications the use of a specially constructed, high friction
backing allows for glass shards to be discharged from the belt.

Perform a wide variety of functions
Many applications require belts with unique surface characteristics. A wide variety of co-extruded as well as post-laminated backings are available solving your toughest application requirements.

Specifications follow.

• Special nylon fabric can be added to the belt back or tooth side during the manufacturing process.  This reduces the coefficient of friction for sliding surfaces or product accumulation                         
• High friction surfaces              
• A variety of materials can be added for vibration dampening              
• An antistatic surface is available with a resistively of less than 10⁶ Ohms/Square

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