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Belt type T5 polyurethane timing belts

5mm pitch · Trapezoidal T teeth · Steel-corded PU

T5 belts are polyurethane timing belts with steel tension cords and a metric trapezoidal tooth. They don’t stretch, resist oil and grease, and give accurate, repeatable positioning. You’ll find them on conveyors, packaging machines, automation and positioning drives. Search by the code on the old belt, such as T5-500-16, and use the filters to narrow it down by length or width.

  • Pitch5mm
  • ToothT, metric trapezoidal
  • ExampleT5-500-16
  • Teeth100 on a 500mm belt
  • WidthsCommonly 10, 16 and 25mm

Finding the right T5 belt

Reading the codeT5-500-16 is a T5 belt with a 500mm length and a 16mm width. Some makers write it as 16 T5/500 (width, profile, length), which means the same belt.

Counting teethLength divided by 5mm gives the tooth count, so a 500mm T5 belt has 100 teeth. Check whether you need an endless belt or open length for clamping.

T or AT?AT belts have a larger, stiffer tooth for more power and less backlash. They need AT pulleys, so a T5 belt can’t be swapped for an AT belt on the same pulleys.

Tip: For the drive, we stock matching T5 timing pulleys. For serpentine drives, see DT5 double-sided belts. Many PU belts are supplied as open length or cut to width, and belts cut to width or length to order can’t be returned unless faulty, so check the pitch, length and width before ordering.

  • No code?Measure the pitch, count the teeth and measure the width. Our how to measure guide shows you how.
  • Other sectionsTry T2.5, T10, AT5 or AT10 polyurethane belts.
  • Still not sure?Call 020 8138 2848 with the code or measurements and we'll find the right belt.
  • Buying for a business?Open a trade account for trade pricing on maintenance stock and repeat orders.
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