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The EP-L075 9.525mm Pitch Timing Pulley — Steel & Cast Irons with a 9.525mm pitch, designed for reliable power transmission. Available in tooth counts from 10 to 120, these pulleys are manufactured from durable Steel (types 6F, 6WF, 6W) or Cast Iron (type 6A) to suit various load requirements.

Key features include a consistent flange width (F) of 25.4mm across the range. Smaller models (10-36 teeth) have a length (L) of 38mm, while larger sizes (40+ teeth) extend to 45mm. Bore diameters (Dm) range from 20mm to 75mm, accommodating diverse shaft sizes. With outer diameters (De) spanning 29.56mm to 363.07mm, the L075 series ensures accurate synchronization for industrial machinery and automation systems.

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EP-L075 9.525mm Pitch Straight Bore Timing Pulley — Steel and Cast Iron

Part Codes: 10L075 – 120L075 | Teeth: 10 – 120 | Pitch: 9.525 mm (L Series) | Types: 6F / 6WF / 6W / 6A | Material: Steel / Cast Iron

The EP-L075 series is a comprehensive range of straight bore timing pulleys manufactured to the standard L series pitch of 9.525 mm. Available in steel (10 to 48 teeth) and cast iron (49 to 120 teeth), this L075 series covers the pitch diameters from 30.32 mm to 363.83 mm required for precision synchronous belt drive systems in global industrial automation, conveyor, printing, medical, and packaging machinery applications.

L Series 9.525mm New Straight Bore Timing Pulley

The L series uses a 9.525 mm (3/8 inch) pitch, which positions it as a medium-duty belt drive standard widely adopted in North American and international industrial machinery. The straight bore configuration means the pulley ships with a pre-machined bore at the standard dimension shown in the dimensional table, ready for direct shaft installation with a set screw or keyway as specified by the purchaser. The L075 designation indicates L series belt profile with 0.75 inch (19.05 mm) belt width compatibility, though wider belt configurations are available by specifying the appropriate belt width suffix. This range is designed to match the standard L series timing belt used globally, making it directly interchangeable with existing machinery using L series synchronous belt drives.

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Quick Reference — L075 Series

SeriesL (9.525 mm Pitch)
Belt Width Code075 (0.75 in / 19.05 mm)
Teeth Range10 – 120 teeth
Pitch Diameter30.32 – 363.83 mm
Hub Length (L)38 mm (10–60T) / 45 mm (65–120T)
Bore (d)8 mm (10–12T) / 11 mm (13–48T) / 14 mm (49–120T)
Flange Width (F)25.4 mm (all sizes)
Material (Steel)10 – 48 teeth (Types 6F, 6WF)
Material (Cast Iron)49 – 120 teeth (Types 6W, 6A)
StandardANSI / MIL-T-23360

1. Technical Parameters — EP-L075 Straight Bore Timing Pulley

The following table lists the complete dimensional specification for all 42 part numbers in the EP-L075 series. Dimensions are in mm unless otherwise noted. Dp = pitch diameter; De = outside diameter; Df = flange outer diameter; Dm = hub diameter; Di = web inner diameter (where applicable); F = flange-to-flange face width; L = hub length; d = bore diameter. Type codes: 6F = flanged, solid hub; 6WF = flanged, webbed hub; 6W = webbed hub with cast iron; 6A = arm construction, cast iron. A dash (–) in the Di or Df column indicates that dimension does not apply for that construction type.

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Steel — Flanged (6F) and Wide Flange (6WF) Types
10 L 075106FSteel30.3229.56372025.438850
11 L 075116FSteel33.3532.59372225.438850
12 L 075126FSteel36.3835.62432425.438852
13 L 075136FSteel39.4138.65442825.438883
14 L 075146FSteel42.4541.68482825.4381154
15 L 075156FSteel45.4844.72513425.4381155
16 L 075166FSteel48.5147.75543625.4381156
17 L 075176FSteel51.5450.78573625.4381157
18 L 075186FSteel54.5753.81604025.4381158
19 L 075196FSteel57.6156.84644025.4381159
20 L 075206FSteel60.6459.8866.54025.4381160
21 L 075216FSteel63.6762.91704525.4381161
22 L 075226FSteel66.7065.94754525.4381162
24 L 075246FSteel72.7772.00795525.4381163
25 L 075256FSteel75.8075.04835825.4381164
30 L 075306FSteel90.9690.20977025.4381168
36 L 075366FSteel109.15108.391287025.4381174
40 L 075406WFSteel121.28120.511287010025.4381178
48 L 075486WFSteel145.53144.771507012425.4381185
Cast Iron — Webbed (6W) and Arm (6A) Types
49 L 075496WCast Iron148.56147.807012725.43814
60 L 075606WCast Iron181.91181.157516025.44514
72 L 075726ACast Iron218.30217.537519725.44514
84 L 075846ACast Iron254.68253.927523325.44514
96 L 075966ACast Iron291.06290.307526925.44514
120 L 0751206ACast Iron363.83363.077534225.44514

Note: Table shows representative selection. Full range includes 42 part numbers (10T to 120T). Contact our technical team for the complete listing including 23L, 26–29L, 32–35L, 41–42L, 44–47L, 50L, 52L, 56–57L, 65–66L, and 90L sizes. Custom bore diameters available on request.

2. About Our L075 Straight Bore Timing Pulley

The EP-L075 is a precision-machined synchronous belt drive component manufactured to the ANSI L series standard, which defines a 9.525 mm (3/8 inch) circular pitch, a 40° included tooth angle, and specific flange and hub geometry for each tooth count. The L series occupies the medium-duty segment of the standard inch-pitch timing belt pulley family — above the XL series (5.08 mm pitch) used in light-duty office automation and instrumentation, and below the H series (12.7 mm pitch) used for heavier industrial drives. This positioning makes the L series straight bore timing pulley the most versatile choice for medium-torque synchronous drives in packaging machinery, conveyor systems, printing presses, CNC machine tool auxiliary drives, and general industrial automation equipment used across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and global export markets.

The "straight bore" designation distinguishes this pulley from taper lock bore, QD bushing bore, and split bore variants. In a straight bore timing pulley, the bore is machined concentrically through the hub to a standard diameter that accepts a round shaft directly. The shaft is secured by a set screw against a flat machined on the shaft or by a keyway-and-key arrangement. This configuration is the simplest and lowest-cost pulley mounting method, appropriate for drives where shaft access is available at assembly, where concentricity requirements are met by the manufacturing tolerances of the straight bore and the shaft, and where frequent disassembly is not a regular service requirement. For drives requiring frequent pulley removal, taper lock bore variants of the L series are available from the same product range, offering superior concentricity and quick removal without shaft scoring.

The L075 suffix specifies both the pitch (L) and the belt width (075, meaning 0.75 inches or approximately 19.05 mm). The belt width code is important because timing pulleys in the L series carry flanges sized to retain belts of the specified width, and the flange-to-flange dimension (F dimension, 25.4 mm across the entire L075 range) is machined to match the standard 19.05 mm wide L series timing belt with appropriate side clearance. This matched specification means that when an L075 straight bore timing pulley is paired with a standard 0.75-inch-wide L series timing belt, the belt runs correctly within the flanges without edge contact that would cause premature belt wear or noise.

3. Five Key Advantages of the EP-L075 Straight Bore Timing Pulley

1. Full ANSI L Series Standard Compliance for Global Interchangeability

The EP-L075 straight bore timing pulley is manufactured to ANSI L series dimensional standards, ensuring direct interchangeability with L series timing belt pulleys and L series timing belts from any compliant global manufacturer. This standard compliance is the single most important specification property for replacement market buyers — when an L series timing pulley fails in a production machine, the replacement must fit the existing shaft, mesh correctly with the installed timing belt, and align with the opposing pulley without shimming. The ANSI-compliant bore dimensions, tooth profile geometry, flange position, and hub length of the EP-L075 satisfy all of these requirements, allowing direct drop-in replacement without machine modification.

2. Broad Teeth Range from 10 to 120 for Versatile Drive Ratio Selection

The L075 series spans 10 teeth (30.32 mm pitch diameter) through 120 teeth (363.83 mm pitch diameter) within a single consistent product family, providing the largest available selection of drive ratios from a single timing pulley catalogue series. A 10-tooth to 30-tooth combination gives a 3:1 reduction ratio; a 10-tooth to 48-tooth combination gives a 4.8:1 reduction — all achievable with standard L075 parts without custom machining. This breadth of selection in one series significantly simplifies design work for global OEM machine builders who need to specify different drive ratios across a product range without managing multiple incompatible pulley series.

3. Steel and Cast Iron Material Options for Torque and Cost Optimisation

The EP-L075 series strategically uses steel for lower tooth counts (10T to 48T) where the smaller diameter demands the higher strength of steel at the tooth root and bore area, and cast iron for higher tooth counts (49T to 120T) where the larger diameter allows the weight and material cost advantages of cast iron without structural compromise. This material split is standard engineering practice for L series timing pulleys and reflects the real-world strength requirements at each size. Steel variants are available in Types 6F (with flanges) and 6WF (with wide flanges), and cast iron variants in Types 6W (with web and no separate flange) and 6A (full-width arm construction for the largest sizes).

4. Precision Ground Tooth Profile for Low Noise and Accurate Positioning

The tooth profile of each EP-L075 straight bore timing pulley is machined to the trapezoidal tooth geometry specified by the ANSI L series standard, with the tooth pitch, depth, and angle controlled to engage the timing belt tooth without the backlash that would compromise positioning accuracy in servo-driven CNC applications. The machined surface finish on the tooth flanks and the bore ensures that the belt engages smoothly at speed, generating the low noise level and minimal vibration that distinguishes a well-made timing pulley from cheaper alternatives with coarser machining tolerances. For applications such as printing and medical equipment where noise level is a performance specification, the tooth finish quality of the EP-L075 series is an engineering advantage.

5. Consistent Flange Width Across the Full Size Range

The F dimension (flange-to-flange width) is held at 25.4 mm across all 42 part numbers in the L075 series, regardless of tooth count or material. This dimensional consistency means that when an OEM machine builder designs a belt drive using L075 pulleys at different shaft positions, all pulleys share the same axial envelope — simplifying machine frame design, allowing common belt guide and tensioner components, and eliminating the shaft alignment errors that arise when pulleys of different flange widths are mixed in a single drive. For global machine builders designing equipment to be manufactured and maintained in multiple countries, this consistency also simplifies the spare parts specification in maintenance manuals.

4. Working Principle of the L Series Straight Bore Timing Pulley

The L series straight bore timing pulley operates as the driving or driven element in a synchronous belt drive system. Unlike V-belt drives, which transmit torque through friction between the belt and pulley groove, synchronous belt drives use meshing engagement between the trapezoidal teeth on the inside of the timing belt and the matching tooth spaces machined into the pulley circumference. This positive meshing engagement means there is no slip between the belt and the pulley — the shaft rotation angle of the driver pulley translates directly and proportionally to shaft rotation at the driven pulley, with the ratio determined by the ratio of tooth counts between the two pulleys. This zero-slip, synchronous transmission is the fundamental reason timing belt pulleys are specified for applications requiring precise speed ratio maintenance or positional accuracy, such as CNC axis drives, servo motor couplings, cam shaft drives in printing machinery, and film transport mechanisms.

In the L075 straight bore timing pulley, the 9.525 mm pitch means that each tooth occupies 9.525 mm of belt circumference, and each complete revolution of an N-tooth pulley advances the belt by N × 9.525 mm. The flanges machined at each face of the toothed section prevent the timing belt from walking axially off the pulley face during operation — a critical function in horizontal drives and any installation where the shaft is not perfectly horizontal, since even a small axial force on the belt will cause progressive migration without the flange barrier. The L075 flanges are dimensioned to extend above the belt edge by an amount consistent with the ANSI standard, providing lateral retention without the flange contacting the belt face and generating friction heat. The straight bore through the hub accepts the drive shaft, and the set screw pressing against the shaft flat or keyway transmits the torque from shaft to pulley. The bore dimension is sized conservatively to provide adequate wall thickness at the smallest tooth counts — this is why the bore is only 8 mm for the 10T and 12T pulleys, increasing to 11 mm from 13T onwards and 14 mm from 49T onwards as the hub diameter grows with the pitch circle.

The timing pulley and belt combination in the L series achieves transmission efficiencies typically above 98%, significantly better than the 92–96% typical of V-belt drives. This efficiency advantage translates directly to reduced motor energy consumption over the life of the machine, which has become an increasingly important specification consideration for global OEM buyers designing machinery to meet CE marking efficiency requirements under the EU Ecodesign Regulation, and for buyers in markets with high industrial electricity costs such as Germany, Italy, and Japan. The no-lubrication maintenance requirement of the synchronous belt drive (unlike chain drives, which require periodic oil application) further reduces operating cost and eliminates the contamination risk that lubricant application introduces in food processing, pharmaceutical, and cleanroom applications.

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5. Materials and Construction Quality

The material selection strategy for the EP-L075 series reflects the engineering requirements at each size point in the range. For tooth counts from 10T to 48T, the smaller pitch diameters (30.32 mm to 145.53 mm) require steel as the hub and tooth material to provide adequate wall thickness at the bore area and fatigue strength at the tooth root. The steel used is medium-carbon steel, typically equivalent to C45 or SAE 1045, which provides a good combination of machinability for bore and tooth profile precision, surface hardness for tooth wear resistance, and core toughness for impact resistance. The bore and tooth profile are precision-machined on CNC turning and hobbing equipment to the dimensional tolerances required by the ANSI standard.

For tooth counts from 49T to 120T, the larger pitch diameters (148.56 mm to 363.83 mm) shift to cast iron, which is the standard material for large timing pulleys across the global industry. Cast iron provides excellent vibration damping — an important property at large diameters where tooth mesh frequency vibration can otherwise be amplified by the structural resonance of the pulley disk — and it is significantly less expensive than steel at large cast volumes. The grey cast iron used in the EP-L075 cast iron variants conforms to standards equivalent to ASTM A48 Class 30 or ISO 185 Grade 200, providing a minimum tensile strength of approximately 200 MPa. Cast iron timing pulleys of this size are widely used in industrial printing machinery, large conveyor drive heads, and production machine tool main spindle drives where the combination of size, vibration damping, and cost efficiency makes the material the optimal choice. Both steel and cast iron variants receive a black oxide or enamel protective coating on external non-functional surfaces to prevent surface rust during storage and shipping.

The tooth profile geometry is machined to the 40° included angle trapezoidal standard for the L series, with the specific addendum, dedendum, and root radius values specified in ANSI MIL-T-23360 (the governing standard for timing belt pulleys). The pitch line on the pulley tooth corresponds to the pitch line of the mating timing belt, and the difference between the outside diameter (De) and the pitch diameter (Dp) in the table — consistently approximately 0.76 mm across the entire range — reflects this standard pitch line correction that positions the belt pitch line correctly relative to the pulley tooth.

6. Regulatory and Standards Compliance: Global Market

The EP-L075 straight bore timing pulley series is designed to satisfy the technical requirements of global industrial machinery procurement and regulatory frameworks. The applicable dimensional standards for L series timing pulleys are ANSI MIL-T-23360 (United States), which defines the tooth profile, pitch, and dimensional tolerances for all standard inch-pitch timing belt pulleys, and ISO 5294 for timing belt pulleys more generally. European machinery incorporating L series timing pulleys must comply with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (and its successor, EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, which will become mandatory from January 2027), which requires that power transmission components be correctly specified for the rated machine loads, with documentation in the machine technical file. The pulley material, tooth profile standard, and maximum shaft torque capacity must be stated in the machine technical file for CE marking compliance. The EP-L075 series supports this documentation requirement with the dimensional data table presented above and with material compliance certificates available on request.

In the United States, industrial machinery incorporating timing belt pulleys is subject to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.219 for mechanical power transmission apparatus, which requires that rotating components including pulleys and belts be adequately guarded against accidental contact. ANSI B11 machine safety standards address similar requirements for specific machine tool types. This pulley is not a regulated product requiring independent certification, but its correct specification and installation within a machine is part of the machine builder's safety engineering obligation. In Japan, the relevant standard for power transmission components in industrial machinery is JIS B 1856 (timing pulleys), which specifies equivalent dimensional standards to the ANSI L series for the same pitch. Japanese industrial equipment buyers can source EP-L075 series straight bore timing pulleys with confidence that the dimensional specifications are compatible with JIS B 1856-compliant timing belts available in the Japanese market.

7. Application Scenarios

The L series straight bore timing pulley is one of the most widely deployed power transmission components in global industrial machinery. The combination of 9.525 mm pitch, medium-duty load capacity, and the broad range of available tooth counts makes the EP-L075 the standard specification for a wide variety of applications across many industrial sectors.

Packaging Machinery and Filling Line Drives

Packaging machinery — form-fill-seal machines, cartoners, case erectors, and labellers — uses L series timing pulleys extensively for the main product transport conveyor drives, film advance mechanisms, and registration control drives. The synchronous, no-slip transmission of the timing belt pulley ensures that the film advance distance per cycle is precisely controlled, which is critical for correct print registration on flexible packaging film. The EP-L075 range covers the small drive pulleys (10T to 20T) used on servo motor output shafts and the larger driven pulleys (25T to 60T) on the film advance rollers and product transport belts common in global packaging machinery installations.

CNC Machine Tool Axis and Spindle Drives

CNC machining centres, turning centres, and laser cutting machines use L series timing belt pulleys for axis drive coupling between servo motor and ball screw, and for auxiliary spindle speed range switching. The positional accuracy of the CNC axis depends on the zero-slip transmission of the timing pulley and belt system — any slip in the drive would introduce a positioning error that the encoder cannot detect. Small-to-medium sizes of the EP-L075 range (typically 16T to 30T) are standard specifications in these applications globally, and the straight bore configuration allows quick replacement in the field during CNC machine maintenance servicing without requiring special tooling.

Medical and Laboratory Equipment Drives

Medical diagnostic equipment, laboratory automation systems, and precision imaging machinery use timing belt pulleys for sample positioning, carousel rotation, and linear axis motion. The no-lubrication maintenance requirement of the timing belt pulley system — in contrast to gear or chain drives which require periodic oil application — is particularly important in cleanroom and sterile medical environments where lubricant contamination of biological samples is a critical risk. The EP-L075 small-teeth steel variants (10T to 24T) cover most medical and laboratory automation drive sizes, with the precision bore and tooth machining quality of these pulleys matching the accuracy requirements of automated diagnostic equipment globally.

Conveyor and Material Handling System Drives

Industrial conveyor systems — belt conveyors, slat conveyors, and accumulation conveyors — use L series straight bore timing pulleys for the drive head roller and the product positioning control zones where accurate speed synchronisation between conveyor sections is required. The EP-L075 cast iron variants (49T to 120T) are well-suited to larger conveyor head drive applications where the higher moment of inertia of the cast iron pulley provides beneficial flywheel smoothing of the drive torque. Global logistics and warehouse automation projects regularly specify L series timing belt pulleys for these conveyor drive applications as part of the standard mechanical specification package.

Printing and Graphic Arts Machinery

Offset printing presses, digital printing systems, and cutting plotters use L series timing pulleys for the paper and substrate transport systems where registration accuracy determines print quality. In web-fed printing machinery, the synchronous drive from main impression cylinder through substrate transport rollers to the delivery section must maintain precise speed ratio to prevent stretching or compression of the printed image. The EP-L075 series covers the broad range of pulley sizes needed across these machines, and the consistent flange geometry across all sizes simplifies the belt guide design that keeps the timing belt tracking correctly in paper dust-contaminated printing environments where belt edge wear from mis-tracking is a common service issue.

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8. About Us - Timing Pulley Manufacturer

Our China timing pulley manufacturing group produces a comprehensive range of standard and custom timing belt pulleys across all major synchronous belt pitch families: MXL, XL, L, H, XH, XXH (inch series), T2.5, T5, T10, AT5, AT10, AT20 (metric series), HTD (3M, 5M, 8M, 14M), and GT2/GT3 profiles. As a professional timing pulley manufacturer, our production facilities are equipped with CNC gear hobbing machines, precision CNC turning centres, and CMM dimensional inspection equipment operating under ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification. We supply global OEM machine builders, industrial distributors, and aftermarket replacement buyers across Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Technical documentation including dimensional drawings, material certificates, and ANSI/ISO conformance data is available for all standard range items. Custom timing pulleys with non-standard bore sizes, keyways, spigot flanges, or special materials are produced to drawing with lead times confirmed at order placement. Contact our technical team for product selection guidance, OEM customisation enquiries, or volume pricing for high-turnover aftermarket applications.

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9. Related Products — Complete Synchronous Drive System

The EP-L075 is the core component of a complete L series synchronous belt drive system. We supply compatible components that integrate with this pulley series, enabling global OEM buyers and distributors to source complete drive assemblies from a single technically consistent supplier.

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Metric pitch toothed bars (timing belt rack equivalents) are used in linear synchronous drive applications where a timing belt pulley drives a toothed bar for linear motion rather than rotary motion. These are used in CNC linear axis drives, printing press registration tables, and industrial positioning systems. Toothed bars in T5, T10, AT5, AT10, and HTD metric pitches are available from our product range, providing the linear drive complement to the rotary timing pulleys. When designing a belt-driven linear axis, the metric pitch toothed bar specification must be matched to the timing belt pitch and profile used on the driver pulley to ensure correct tooth engagement.

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V-Belt Pulleys

Our V-belt pulley range complements the timing pulley product family for applications where fractional slip is acceptable and the cost advantage of V-belt drives over synchronous belt drives is the priority. Many industrial machines use a combination of synchronous belt drives (timing pulleys) for precision-position-critical axes and V-belt drives for auxiliary loads such as cooling fans, oil pumps, and non-critical conveyors. Sourcing both V-belt pulleys and timing belt pulleys from the same supplier simplifies documentation, reduces supplier qualification effort, and ensures consistent coating and surface finish standards across both pulley types in the same machine.

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Q1. What is the pitch diameter formula for L series straight bore timing pulleys and how do I calculate it for a custom tooth count not listed in the catalogue?
The pitch diameter (Dp) of an L series straight bore timing pulley is calculated as: Dp = (Number of Teeth × Pitch) / π, where the L series pitch is 9.525 mm. For example, a 20-tooth L series timing pulley has Dp = 20 × 9.525 / π = 60.64 mm, which matches the table entry. The outside diameter (De) is approximately Dp minus 1.524 mm (2 × the addendum value) for the L series tooth profile. For custom tooth counts not in the standard catalogue, contact our technical team with the required tooth count and we will confirm availability or production lead time for custom timing pulleys.
Q2. How do I determine whether I need a Type 6F, 6WF, 6W, or 6A straight bore timing pulley for my application?
The type code indicates the pulley construction: 6F is a solid-hub flanged pulley for smaller diameters (10T to 36T) where a solid hub provides adequate strength; 6WF is a webbed flanged construction for mid-range diameters (40T to 48T) where material is removed from the web to reduce weight while retaining the flanges; 6W is a webbed cast iron construction without separate flanges (49T to 60T) where the casting integrates the structural form; 6A is an arm construction for the largest diameters (65T to 120T) where separate arms replace the solid web to reduce material and weight at large diameters. The type is dictated by the tooth count and is fixed in the standard catalogue — you do not need to specify the type separately; just specify the part code (e.g., 30 L 075) and the correct type is supplied automatically.
Q3. Where can global OEM machine builders source L series timing pulleys in stock quantities with short lead times and full dimensional documentation?
Our China timing pulley manufacturing facility maintains stock of the most frequently ordered L075 sizes — typically 14T, 15T, 16T, 18T, 20T, 24T, 25T, 30T, 36T, and 48T steel variants, and 60T and 72T cast iron variants — with shipment available within 3 to 7 business days from order receipt. Less common sizes are produced on a made-to-order basis with lead times of 2 to 4 weeks. We supply dimensional inspection certificates and material certificates with every order as standard documentation. Contact our technical sales team with your required part codes and quantities for a formal quotation with confirmed lead times and shipping terms for your country.
Q4. What is the maximum RPM rating for L series steel and cast iron timing pulleys in standard catalogue sizes?
The maximum RPM for a timing pulley is limited primarily by the peripheral speed limit of the mating timing belt (typically 40–50 m/s for standard neoprene L series belts) and the balance quality of the pulley at the operating speed. For the steel variants (10T to 48T), the maximum peripheral speed at the pitch diameter should not exceed 40 m/s for standard L series neoprene belts. For a 20-tooth steel L075 pulley with pitch diameter 60.64 mm, this corresponds to a maximum shaft speed of approximately 12,600 RPM — well above the speed of most industrial applications using this belt size. Cast iron variants at larger diameters are typically operated at much lower RPM because the application (conveyor head drives, large printing press drives) requires low belt speed. Contact our technical team for dynamic balancing of large cast iron pulleys where operating speed exceeds 1,500 RPM.
Q5. How does the EP-L075 straight bore timing pulley compare to XL series and H series timing pulleys for medium-duty drive applications in European manufacturing?
The XL series uses a 5.08 mm pitch and is suited to light-duty, high-speed applications (office automation, small instruments). The L series (9.525 mm pitch, EP-L075) covers medium-duty applications with higher torque capacity than XL at comparable pulley sizes, making it the standard for packaging, printing, and general industrial automation across European manufacturing. The H series uses a 12.7 mm pitch and provides significantly higher torque capacity for heavy-duty industrial drives. For European machine builders designing between these categories, the L series is the correct specification when the XL belt would be rated at more than 80% of its maximum rated power (which risks premature belt fatigue) but the H series belt would be oversized in terms of pulley diameter and belt cost for the application. Our technical team can assist with the correct belt drive power rating calculation for your specific European machinery application.
Q6. What keyway dimensions are standard for the EP-L075 straight bore timing pulley bore sizes of 8 mm, 11 mm, and 14 mm?
The standard keyway dimensions for each bore size in the L075 series follow the relevant ISO 773 / DIN 6885 parallel key standard: for 8 mm bore, the key width is 2 mm with 1 mm depth in the hub; for 11 mm bore, the key is typically 3 mm wide × 1.8 mm hub depth; for 14 mm bore, the key is typically 4 mm wide × 2.5 mm hub depth. These are the standard keyway dimensions. If your shaft keyway differs from these standards — which can happen with older American machinery using Woodruff keys or non-standard key sizes — we can produce the bore with a custom keyway dimension to drawing. Please specify the required keyway width, depth, and length when ordering custom bore pulleys.
Q7. Which timing belt should be paired with the EP-L075 straight bore timing pulley for a packaging conveyor drive in Southeast Asian industrial facilities?
The EP-L075 straight bore timing pulley is designed to run with standard L series timing belts with a 9.525 mm pitch and 0.75-inch (19.05 mm) belt width. The timing belt should be selected based on the centre distance, wrap angle on the smaller pulley, and the required power rating for the conveyor application. Standard neoprene fiberglass-cord L series timing belts are the most common choice for general conveyor drives in Southeast Asian industrial facilities. For higher temperature environments, dust-contaminated conditions, or drives requiring higher tensile strength, polyurethane steel-cord L series belts provide improved performance. The belt supplier should be consulted with the conveyor drive power, speed, and centre distance data to confirm the correct belt length and tension specification.
Q8. When should I choose a cast iron L series timing pulley over a steel timing pulley for a large conveyor head drive in North American industrial applications?
Choose a cast iron L series timing pulley (49T and above in the EP-L075 range) when the required pitch diameter exceeds approximately 145 mm, making steel an unnecessarily expensive material choice at the casting volume and size involved. Cast iron is also preferred when the drive application benefits from the higher vibration damping of cast iron compared to steel — large conveyor head drives where the belt span is long and the belt spans can resonate benefit from the damping properties of the cast iron pulley. Steel timing pulleys should be specified when the pitch diameter is small (below 145 mm) where the hub wall thickness at the bore area requires steel strength, or when the application involves impact loading where cast iron brittleness could cause fracture under shock loads not present in steady-state conveyor drives.
Q9. What is the minimum number of teeth recommended for L series timing pulleys in high-speed servo drive applications?
The minimum recommended tooth count for L series timing pulleys in servo drive applications is typically 15 to 18 teeth, even though the catalogue starts at 10 teeth. At very low tooth counts (10T to 14T), the chord effect — the angular deviation between the belt linear span entering the pulley and the circular path of the pulley pitch line — creates a pulsation in the belt tension that generates vibration and noise at meshing frequency. In servo drive applications requiring smooth, low-vibration transmission for position accuracy, specifying a minimum of 16 to 18 teeth on the small pulley significantly reduces this meshing polygon effect. The 10T to 14T pulleys in the EP-L075 range remain useful in low-speed, high-torque drives and in space-constrained applications where the 10T size is the only option that fits within the available envelope.

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