Timing belt accessory

Timing Belt Accessories

  • Sub-items:

    • Clamping Plates: High-precision aluminum or steel plates for securing belt ends.

    • Nuts & Fasteners: Durable stainless steel or brass nuts designed for ATN and specialized belt profiles.

    • Mechanical False Teeth: CNC-machined stainless steel inserts for unrivaled positioning accuracy and jig attachment.

    • Custom Machining: We offer specialized tooth removal, perforation, and attachment installation services to meet your specific requirements.

Our factory has been engaged in production and wholesale for 20 years, including casting false teeth, NCN processing of false teeth, stainless steel nuts, brass nuts, various timing belt mechanical fasteners, steel snap interfaces, steel pin interfaces, etc. We also offer small-batch customization services, including finished products. Welcome to inquire.

Timing belt false teeth by replacing the teeth of the belt with threaded stainless-steel parts it is possible to screw attachments or devices of any shape and material onto its back. The fastening bushes can be positioned at the desired spacing, and the distance between the attachments can also be determined by the customer, but must be a multiple of the belt pitch.

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In combination with timing belts with false teeth, it is also possible to supply mechanical attachments already assembled on the system with the choice of geometry and type of material most suitable for the application.

The screws used to fasten the attachments vary depending on the pitch of the timing belt used; on AT5 pitch M3 screws are used, M4 on AT10, T10 and H, and finally AT20 and T20 use M5 screws.

In the packaging and industrial automation areas plastic attachments tend to be used,However, the more common type is metal accessories, which can all be customized according to the customer’s requirements.

In automated applications, the M4 and M5 nuts of the ATN model are also commonly used here.

Timing belt false teeth schematic-diagram
Timing belt false teeth schematic-diagram
BT = Brass teeth
ST = Stainless steel teeth

We offer two types. Please take a look at the differences. The list of cast false teeth is for your reference. If you need to use a large quantity, the cost of casting will be lower.

cast false teeth vs CNC machined false teeth

CNC

cast

CNC machined false teeth for timing belts
CNC machined false teeth

CNC machined false teeth are produced by precision numerical control milling from solid metal blanks, with no melting, casting, or wax molding involved. This digital machining process delivers ultra-high precision, consistent dimensions, dense defect-free material, and smooth surfaces, ideal for high-precision, heavy-load, high-speed automatic transmission and positioning equipment.If you look closely, you can still see the texture left by the NCN blade

CNC machined false teeth detail
Cast false teeth 

Cast false teeth are manufactured via molten metal casting (investment casting commonly), a traditional molding process with high thermal shrinkage, manual finishing, and inherent material defects. They feature low precision, rough surfaces, and poor durability, suitable only for low-speed, light-load, low-precision transmission scenarios.

 Cast false teeth detail
To get straight to the point: Cast false teeth are formed by “melting and casting”, while CNC false teeth are formed by “direct CNC milling of solid metal blocks”. When used on timing belts, the differences are very obvious.

I. Process Differences (Most Fundamental)

  • Cast False Teeth (Investment Casting/Precision Casting)

    • Make a wax mold → Embed in refractory material → High-temperature dewaxing → Cast stainless steel/aluminum/zinc alloy → Trim after cooling.
    • Characteristics: High-temperature melting, liquid forming, manual + mold-driven.
  • CNC False Teeth (CNC Machining)

    • Use solid stainless steel/aluminum alloy bar stock → CNC machine tools directly mill the tooth profile, hole positions, and mounting surfaces according to the program.

Characteristics: No melting, no casting, full machining, precision guaranteed by equipment.

II. Precision and Consistency (Affecting Positioning Accuracy)

  • Cast

    • Dimensional tolerance: ±0.1~0.3mm
    • Large deviations in tooth pitch, tooth thickness, and mounting hole positions; poor consistency in the same batch.
    • When installed on timing belts: Inaccurate positioning, easy jamming, high noise, and displacement.
  • CNC

    • Dimensional tolerance: ±0.01~0.03mm (10–30μm)
    • Tooth profile, hole positions, and pitch are completely consistent with good interchangeability.
    • When installed on timing belts: Accurate positioning, smooth operation, low noise, and stable repeated positioning.

III. Material and Strength (Affecting Service Life/Tooth Loss)

  • Cast

    • Internal air holes, shrinkage porosity, and inclusions; low strength and high brittleness.
    • Material:Martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel, 15–27 HRC
    • Cast stainless steel: Prone to rust, poor wear resistance, and prone to tooth chipping/breakage under heavy load.
  • CNC

    • Processed from solid bar stock with continuous metal fibers, no air holes, and high density.
      • Cast: Rough surface with sand holes and many burrs; deviated hole positions; screws are easy to skew and loosen.
      • CNC: Smooth surface with clear edges and no burrs; accurate hole positions; screws are smooth, locked firmly, and not easy to loosen.Commonly used materials: 304/316 stainless steel, 7075 aluminum; high strength, wear resistance, and fatigue resistance; not easy to break teeth or deform.

IV. Appearance and Installation Fit

  • Cast: Rough surface with sand holes and many burrs; deviated hole positions; screws are easy to skew and loosen.
  • CNC: Smooth surface with clear edges and no burrs; accurate hole positions; screws are smooth, locked firmly, and not easy to loosen.

V. Cost and Delivery Time

  • Cast: Low unit price for small batches, but high mold cost; delivery time 7–15 days with many reworks.
  • CNC: Slightly higher unit price for small batches, no mold cost; delivery time 1–3 days with basically no reworks.

VI.Recommendations for Selection

  • Choose CNC False Teeth:

    • Automatic positioning and conveying, SMT, packaging machines, electronic assembly lines;
    • Requirements for accurate positioning, high repeat precision, low noise, and long service life;
    • False teeth need to be frequently disassembled, assembled, and interchanged.
  • Choose Cast False Teeth:

    • Ordinary conveyor lines with low speed, light load, and low positioning requirements;
    • Scenarios with tight budget, large batches, and infrequent replacement.

Full Comparison Table

Comparison Item Cast Timing Belt False Teeth CNC Machined Timing Belt False Teeth
Manufacturing Process Investment casting/lost wax casting: make wax mold → refractory embedding → dewaxing → high-temperature molten metal pouring → cooling → manual grinding and trimming CNC precision milling: solid metal blank → digital programming → direct one-time milling of tooth profile, mounting holes and mating surfaces → minor fine polishing
Dimensional Precision & Consistency Low precision, tolerance ±0.1-0.3mm; large batch-to-batch deviation, poor consistency, easy to cause tooth pitch deviation Ultra-high precision, tolerance ±0.01-0.03mm; 100% consistent size and tooth profile, strong interchangeability, accurate tooth pitch positioning
Material & Structural Strength Internal defects like air holes, shrinkage porosity and slag inclusions are unavoidable; low density, brittle, easy to crack or break under heavy load; poor wear resistance Made from solid metal blanks (304/316 stainless steel, 7075 aluminum alloy preferred); continuous metal fiber, no internal defects, high density, high strength and strong fatigue resistance; not easy to break teeth
Surface Quality Rough surface, obvious burrs and sand holes; needs heavy manual trimming, uneven finish Smooth and flat surface, sharp and clear tooth contour, no burrs or rough spots; mirror or fine matte finish optional
Installation Fit Mounting hole position deviation is large, screws are easy to skew and loose; poor fit with timing belt, easy to jam and generate noise Accurate hole position and mounting surface, firm screw locking, no looseness; perfect fit with timing belt, smooth operation, low noise
Production Cycle & Cost Long cycle (7-15 days), high mold cost for small batches; low unit price for mass production, high rework rate Short cycle (1-3 days), no mold cost; slightly higher unit price for small batches, almost zero rework, lower long-term use cost
Application Scenarios Low-speed, light-load ordinary conveyor lines, low-precision mechanical transmission; budget-limited and mass-use scenarios High-precision automation equipment, positioning conveyor lines, packaging machines, electronic assembly lines, heavy-load and high-speed transmission systems; scenarios requiring stable positioning and long service life

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FAQ of Timing belt accessory

Their operating principles and functions are different:Use false teeth for timing belt synchronous meshing, positioning, and transmission. Use nuts for fastening, adjusting, or auxiliary fixing of the timing belt system.

They are manufactured using different processes and therefore have varying performance characteristics. Please refer to the analysis above for further details. If you require high precision and durability, opt for the CNC machined version; if you are looking for a low-load, low-cost option, choose the cast version.

Of course, our team has 20 years’ experience in exporting from China. If you would like to find out more, please contact us directly.

Of course, if the fixture is not secured using dummy teeth and nuts and bolts, it can also be constructed using a timing belt and stop blocks. The stop blocks are high-frequency welded and extremely durable, but they cannot be replaced at will, and the positioning is not as precise as that achieved with a fixture using dummy teeth.

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The differences between M3, M4 and M5 nuts (commonly used for ATN timing belts, mainly brass H59/H62 or stainless steel 304/316) are mainly reflected in dimensional specifications, load-bearing capacity, installation matching and application scenarios.please check

Yes, if you are planning to visit China in the near future, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can arrange airport pick-up and accommodation. You are welcome to visit our factory, and we look forward to working with you.

Yes, free samples are available to help you verify compatibility and performance.