Belts

Belts

Drive belts transmit power between shafts across a wide range of industrial, commercial, and automotive applications. From the V belt on an irrigation pump to the synchronous timing belt on a precision conveyor, belt selection affects drive efficiency, reliability, and total maintenance cost. AIMS Industrial is a specialist belt supplier carrying a comprehensive range across all major belt types and cross-sections, with Gates as our preferred brand.

Types of Drive Belts

AIMS stocks the full range of belt types used in Australian industry:

• Classical V belts (A, B, C, D, E section): The most widely used drive belt in industrial and agricultural applications. Reliable, widely available, and interchangeable across manufacturers following ISO standards.
• Narrow V belts (3V, 5V, 8V): Higher power density than classical belts — transmit more power in a smaller cross-section. Increasingly specified on new equipment and motor-pump sets.
• Banded V belts: Multiple belts joined by a tie band for high-power, shock-load drives. Eliminate belt turnover and vibration on heavy industrial equipment including crushers and compressors.
• Synchronous / timing belts: Toothed belts that drive in phase — no slip, precise speed ratio. Used on conveyor positioning systems, indexing drives, and wherever timing between shafts must be maintained.
• Poly V / ribbed belts (PK, PL, PJ section): Multiple narrow ribs transmit high power in compact widths. Common on automotive accessories and HVAC equipment.
• Flat belts: Suited to high-speed, light-power applications and line shafting. Used in textile and wood processing industries.

Gates — Our Preferred Belt Brand

AIMS Industrial leads with Gates as the preferred brand across all belt categories. Gates is the global leader in power transmission belts and has a strong distribution and technical support presence in Australia. Gates belts are specified extensively across Australian industry for their consistency, performance, and availability. AIMS stocks the Gates Classical, Quad-Power, Poly Chain, and Predator series alongside the full Gates automotive belt range.

Selecting the Right Belt

Belt selection starts with the cross-section, which is determined by the power to be transmitted and the sheave diameter. From there, the correct inside or outside circumference is calculated from centre distance and sheave sizes. When replacing a belt, the easiest approach is to read the belt designation moulded into the belt body. If the designation is worn off or the belt is a non-standard cross-section, AIMS can assist with cross-referencing from equipment data or competitor numbers.

Order Belts from AIMS Industrial

AIMS Industrial has supplied power transmission belts to Australian industry since 1988. We carry an extensive range of Gates and quality alternative belts from our Sydney warehouse for fast dispatch. For cross-reference assistance, technical queries, or bulk pricing, contact our team.

Browse our complete belts range

Industrial V-belts in classical, narrow and specialty profiles:

V-Belts

• Gates Single Predator V-Belts — aramid (Kevlar) cord for shock loads, mining, heavy industry
• Gates Banded Predator V-Belts — aramid cord, banded construction for high-power drives
• Classical Wrapped V-Belts
• Classical Cogged V-Belts
• Banded Classical Wrapped Belts (Hi-Power II)
• Banded Narrow Wrapped Belts (Super HC)
• Double V-Belts
• Micro V-Belts
• Automotive Micro V-Belts (Fleetrunner)
• FRAS Fire-Resistant V-Belts

Timing belts and synchronous drive belts complete the range:

Timing Belts

• Automotive Timing Belts
• Single Sided Timing Belts
• Double Sided Timing Belts
• Polyflex Joined Belts
• Polychain Gt Carbon Belts
• Polychain Gt Carbon Long Belts

Specialty & Application Belts

• Automotive Belts
• Lawn & Garden Belts
• Variable Speed Belts
• Powerated Truflex Belts
• Link Belts (adjustable)

Idler Pulleys

• Idler Pulleys

Pulleys for Belt Drives

• V-Pulleys
• Timing Pulleys

Belts Delivered Across Australia

AIMS Industrial ships drive belts nationwide from our Milperra (Sydney) warehouse — Gates Classical, Quad-Power, Poly Chain, Predator, and the full automotive range. The categories below speak to the belt work being done in each Australian capital. Call (02) 9773 0122 for cross-referencing or bulk pricing.

• Belts Perth — 5–7 day road freight, air-freight options for urgent breakdown. WA mining drive systems — Gates Predator and Poly Chain GT for crushers, conveyors, screens. Heavy-duty banded V-belt and multi-rib drives across the Pilbara, Goldfields and Karratha.
• Belts Melbourne — 1–2 day road freight. Manufacturing drive systems, food and pharma processing belts (FRAS-rated where required), components manufacturing.
• Belts Brisbane — 1–2 day road freight. Mining-services drive systems for Bowen Basin and Surat Basin contractors, sugar mill belts, ag-processing drive transmission.
• Belts Sydney — same-day dispatch from Milperra, warehouse pickup available. MRO and plant maintenance, HVAC drive belts, marine and infrastructure equipment.
• Belts Adelaide — 2–3 day road freight. Defence engineering, processing plant maintenance, wine and food processing drive systems. Automatic credit for government bodies.

Orders placed before 1pm AEST typically ship same business day. For belt cross-referencing or breakdown response, contact our team.