Reminder: It is always advisable to check with technical data to see whether the changeover will be successful. If in doubt, reach out to us and we’ll see how best to help you.

Yes, belts can be used to replace chains in a drive system, but the feasibility of this setup depends on various factors and the specifics of your intended application.

Important: Please note that there are sources that seem to contradict the information we have compiled here, so please keep in mind that it highly depends on the context of their specific circumstances. For example, some might say chains are more efficient than belts, and that is true for heavy-load applications and systems where belts are just plain impractical to use, as they are not designed for that. Then, there’s the distance between the shafts, and so on.

If you are in the market for a new drive system and are choosing between belts and chains, then you should consider the following important factors:

Poly Chain GT sprockets as designed to run Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ belts and offer the following unique features and advantages:

Refer to these handy tips the next time you need to measure your classical, cogged and narrow-section V belts (with or without a measuring device).

(Refer to our content library's sub-index of articles about belt-driven systems and electric motors for more information.)