Freespan Belt

U087-C
Polyurethane Timing Belt
FREESPAN Belt
TM
PROVEN RELIABILITY
（2011年12月改訂）
Table of Contents
Introduction Design Manual
Structure, Mechanical / Material Characteristics �� 3 Design Conditions ��7
Design Procedure��8
Standard Belt Type Linear Motion Design Procedure (Example) ��9
and Belt Order Code Calculation Parameters �� 10
Standard Line up, Belt Order Code �� 4 　Belt Tooth Profile Selection
　Safety Factor, Coefficient of Friction �� 11
Applications
Open End Applications �� 5 Tooth Profile
Cleats Belt Applications �� 6 T5 �� 12 AT5�� 14 HTD 5M�� 16
　Vertical Conveyer T10�� 13 AT10 � 15 HTD 8M�� 17
　Level Conveyer Synchronous State HTD 14M � 18
Profile (Cleats) �� 19
Safety Precautions Please read all the warnings!
●Please take all necessary precautions when using our products. Also, Please review relevant
product catalog and design documents, etc.
Significances of safety precautions are categorized as follows:
Signs Meanings
Danger Imminently causing death or severe injury to the user who misuses products.
Warning Possibly causing death or severe injury to the user who misuses products.
Caution Possibly causing personal injury or property damage if misused.
Use
● If you expect that a belt will fail and idle, free-run, or stop the system, thus causing a fatal or severe accident, please provide an extra safety device.
Danger ● Do not use a belt as a lifting or towing tool.
Caution ● Do not use a belt as an insulator. Contact us for information on insulation properties, which vary in belt type.
Function & Performance

●D o not use a belt beyond its capacity or for an application other than that specified by the catalog, design documents, etc. This can cause
premature failure of the belt.
Caution ● If water, oil, chemical, paint, dust, etc. sticks to a belt or pulley, its power transmission could deteriorate and the belt may fail.
●A toothed belt makes louder noise during high-speed rotation. If this occurs, use a soundproof cover.
Storage & Transportation
Warning ●T
o store a heavy belt, use a suitable jig or stopper to prevent accidents such as belt toppling or tumbling.
●U
se suitable equipment to carry/handle a heavy belt or pulley. Otherwise, back injury may result.
Caution ●D
o not put weight on or bend a belt forcibly to carry or store it. Otherwise, it will produce defects or scratches to the belt, resulting in damage.
●S
tore the belt in low humidity and a temperature range of -10℃ to 40℃. Do not expose belts to direct sunlight.
Mounting & Operation
● Install a safety cover over rotating components including belt/ pulley. Otherwise, hair, gloves and clothing can become entangled in the belt/
pulley. If a belt/pulley breaks, fragments may cause injuries.
● Take the following precautions to maintain, inspect and replace a belt.
Danger 1) Turn off power and wait until the belt and pulley have stopped completely.
2) Secure machinery so that it may not move during belt removal.
3) Use caution : Do not unintentionally turn on power.
●U se the same type of belts or pulleys per OEM specification. Use of a different type may cause premature failure.
● Misalignment of the pulleys can damage the belt and result in flange failure. Make proper adjustments to system.
● Loosen the belt tension when changing belts. Do not force or stretch a belt over the flange. Do not use a screw driver or other sharp objects
Caution into when replacing the belt as this will result in damage.
● Apply the appropriate belt tension as specified by the relevant catalog and design documents, etc. Inappropriate tension could result in damage
of the belt and shaft.
Handling of Used items
Caution ●D
o not burn belt, or hazardous gas could be produced.
Introduction
FREESPANTM Belt is polyurethane timing belt made by MITSUBOSHI Belting Ltd.

FREESPANTM Belt consists of thermoplastic polyurethane and steel cords.
This belt is suitable for synchronous transportation and power transmission requiring accurate
positioning.
The tension members are parallel to each other to ensure a suitable synchronous drive. Polyurethane
also has good physical properties & good chemical resistance.
Belt Temperature range is from -30℃ to +80℃.
Structure
Polyurethane： ShoreA 92 Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Tension member： Zinc coated steel cords
Steel Cord Polyurethane
Table-1
Mechanical Characteristics Chemicals Resistance
- High Flexibility Water ○
- Length Stability Water
Salt Water ○
- Low Friction
Acetic Acid △
Hydrochloric Acid 20% △
Material Characteristics Acid
Sulfuric Acid 25% △
- Good Hydrolysis resistance
Nitric Acid ×
- Good Oil and Fuel resistance
- Good Abrasion resistance Ammonia　10% ○
Alkalis
- Good Weather resistance Sodium Hydroxide △
Kerosene ○
Acetone △
Ethanol △
Isopropanol △
Solvent Methyl Ethyl Ketone △
Gasoline △
Methylene Chloride ×
Toluene ×
Diethyl Formamide ×
Mineral Oil ○
Oil
Diesel Oil ○
Grease Lubricating Grease ○
○ ： Good
△ ： Limited
× ： Poor
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Standard Belt Type and Belt Order Code
Standard Line up
Table-2
Tooth Profile Cord Belt Type Fabric Type Max. Width

T5 Steel Open-End, Joined Tooth, Back, Tooth & Back 150mm
T10 Steel Open-End, Joined Tooth, Back, Tooth & Back 150mm
AT5 Steel Open-End, Joined Tooth, Back, Tooth & Back 150mm
AT10 Steel Open-End, Joined Tooth, Back, Tooth & Back 150mm
HTD 5M Steel Open-End, Joined ASK 150mm
Belt Order Code
○○　○○−○○○○−＊＊＊−＊＊
Belt Length ML： Open End
MJ ： Joined
Tooth Profile Type FT ： Fabric Tooth Side

FB ： Fabric Back Side
Width(mm) FTB： Fabric Tooth & Back Side
Example
10　T5−5000−ＭJ
5,000mm(5m) Joined
T5 Tooth Profile
10mm Width
25　AT10−100000−FTB−ＭL
100,000mm(100m) Open End
AT10 Tooth Profile Fabric Tooth & Back Side
25mm Width
Available in any length (Up to 100m)
4
Applications
Open End Applications
Linear Guide Positioning System

Robot for Material Handling
Automatic Door System (Elevators etc.)
Lifting Machines
Conveyers of Glass Plates for Displays (TV)
Embroidery Machines
Assembly Line for the Automotive Industry
Large Industrial Robot
Embroidery Machine
5
Cleats Belt Applications
Packaging and Transfer System
Vertical Conveyer Level Conveyer Synchronous State
6
Design Manual
Design Conditions
Linear Motion Belt (2 Shafts) Omega Linear Motion Belt

mα Tq
d
Vα n Vα
m Fu
Z Z
dp
Fu
c Z
n
Tq
Definition
Table-3
Definition Unit
α Acceleration m/s2
Bw Belt Width mm
Ks Safety Factor -
Zm Meshing Tooth Number -
d Idler Pulley Diameter mm
dp Pulley Pitch Diameter mm
Fp Pretension N
Fu Peripheral Force N
Fp spec Tooth Share Strength n/cm
ATL Max Allowable Tensile Load N
BS Belt Breaking Strength N
C Center Distance mm
g Gravity m/s2
μ Coefficient of Friction -
m Carriage Mass kg
Tq Drive Torque Nm
n Rpm of Pulley 1/min
Pr Drive Power kW
FR Friction Force N
V Belt Speed m/s
Zd Pulley Groove Number -
Useful　Formulas
π×dp×n dp×n V×19100 V×19100

V＝＝ n＝ dp＝
1000×60 19100 dp n
Fu×dp Tq×n 9550×Pr

Tq＝ Pr＝ Tq＝
2000 9550 n
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Design Procedure
STEP 1 Choice of Belt Tooth Profile

According to the Fig.-1, Select the tooth profile.
This figure is based on more than 12 teeth meshing.
STEP 2 Calculation of the Peripheral Force

In case of known Mass Horizontal or Conveying Fu=(m×α)+(m×g×μ)
Vertical Fu=(m×α)+(m×g)
Note：μ number is shown in Table-5
19.1×1000000×Pr
In case of known drive power Fu=
dp×n
In case of known drive torque Fu=2000Tq/dp
STEP 3 Determination of the Belt Width

The belt width is calculated by following formula.
Bw=(Fu×Ks×10)/(Fspec×Zm)
Fu Use above calculation result.

Ks Safety factor
Zm Number of tooth meshing in drive pulley.
Zm Z×arc　of　contact/360°
Fspec Tooth share strength (N/cm)
STEP 4 Calculation of the Pre-Tension

Linear & Omega linear motion Fp=2Fu
Conveying Fp=Fu
STEP 5 Checking the Allowable Tension

Ensure the maximum
Maximum allowable tension of the chosen belt > Fp/2 +(Fu×Ks)
STEP 6 Pulley Diameter and Idler Pulley Diameter check

Pulley & Idler pulleys are equal to or bigger than the minimum pulley diameter.
STEP 7 Elongation
⊿l=Fu/Max allowable tension×(4/1000)
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Linear Motion Design Procedure (Example)
Machine Condition
Center Distance 1000mm
Pulley Diameter 75mm
RPM 300rpm
Motor Power 1.5kＷ
Fluctuating Rate Low → 1.4
STEP 1 Choice of Belt Tooth Profile

According to the belt profile selection table, We can choose AT10
Because Pulley diameter is 76mm, so Z=24 (O.D=74.54)
STEP 2 Calculation of the Peripheral Force
19.1×1000000×Pr 19.1×1000000×1.5
Fu＝＝
dp×n 300×76.39
＝1,250N
STEP 3 Determination of the Belt Width

Bw=(Fu×Ks×10)/(Fspec×Zm)
Fu×Ks×10 Fu Use above calculation result
Bw＝
Fspec×Zm Ks Safety factor
Zm Number of tooth meshing in drive pulley
1250×1.4×10 Zm Z×arc　of　contact/360°
Bw＝＝23.5mm
62×12 Fspec Tooth share strength (N/cm)
So, the next closest width is 25mm → 25AT10 is selected.
STEP 4 Calculation of the Pre-Tension

Fp=2×Fu=2×1250=2500N
STEP 5 Checking the Allowable Tension

25AT10 Maximum allowable tension is 3610N
Maximum allowable tension > Fp/2 +(Fu×Ks)=1250N+1250N×1.4=3000N
STEP 6 Pulley Diameter and Idler Pulley Diameter check

Pulley & Idler pulleys are equal to, or bigger than the minimum pulley diameter.
Zd=24 > Zmin=14
STEP 7 Elongation
⊿l=Fu/Max allowable tension×(4/1000)
=1250N/3610N×(4/1000)=1.38mm/1000mm
9
Calculation Parameters
Belt Tooth Profile Selection
Power (kW)
Fig.-1
100
HTD14M
AT10 HTD8M
T10 HTD5M
10 ＡT5
Power (kW)
T5
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
RPM
Fig.-2
120
ＡT5 AT10
100
T5 HTD5M T10 HTD8M HTD14M
Belt Width (mm)
80
60
40
20
0
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000
Peripheral Force × Ks (N)
This graph gives a indication of the belt width for each tooth profile.
Please calculate the belt width followed by calculation procedure.
*Graph condition is 1000rpm.
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Safety Factor
Safety factor depends on the operating conditions,
Please use the following safety factor.
Table-4
Operating Condition Safety Factor

Steady Load 1.0
Low 1.4
Shock Load Middle 1.7
High 2.0
Coefficient of Friction
When the supporting table is used,
Please use the following Coefficient of Friction.
Table-5
Polyurethane
Steel 0.7
Stainless 0.7
Alminium 0.4
UHMW 0.3
Teflon 0.2
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Tooth Profile
FREESPANTM T5　 Open End Belt

Joined Belt
Belt Characteristics
Standard Color ： White
Polyurethane ： Thermoplastic Polyurethane Shore A 92
Standard Cords ： S and Z zincked steel cords
Standard Thickness ： 2.2mm
Standard Roll Length ： 100m
Belt Options ： Joined Belt
2.2
Cleats
1.2
Fabric Type（FT, FB, FTB）
5.0
Belt Standard Width and Weight

Width(mm) 8 10 16 25 32 50 75 100 150
Weight(g/m) 18 22 35 55 70 110 165 220 330
Tooth Share Strength

rpm 0 20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 5000 8000
Fp spec(N/cm) 24 23 23 22 22 22 20 19 19 18 17 16 15 14 12 11 11 9
Max Allowable Tension

Width(mm) 8 10 16 25 32 50 75 100 150
Max Allowable Tensile Load 278 324 556 834 1112 1667 2501 3335 5002
Breaking Strength 1170 1365 2340 3510 4680 7020 10530 14040 21060
Pulley Joined Belt

Minimum Pulley Minimum length ： 1000mm
T5 Tooth Share Strength and Max allowable Tension become 50%
2 Shafts φ18.27 12 Teeth Joined belt is suitable for transportation.
Ω Layout φ27.82 18 Teeth
Inside Idler φ30 －
Outside Idler φ30 －
How to order
25　T5−100000−＊＊＊−＊＊
100,000mm(100m) ML： Open End
MJ ： Joined
T5 Tooth Profile FT ： Fabric Tooth Side

25mm Width FTB： Fabric Tooth & Back Side
12
FREESPANTM T10　 Open End Belt
Joined Belt
4.5
Cleats
2.5
10.0

Width(mm) 10 16 25 32 50 75 100 150
Weight(g/m) 45 72 113 144 225 338 450 675

rpm 0 20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 5000 8000
Fp spec(N/cm) 51 49 48 47 46 45 41 39 37 36 33 31 28 25 22 20 18 14

Width(mm) 10 16 25 32 50 75 100 150
Max Allowable Tensile Load 698 1097 1796 2195 3591 5387 7182 10773
Breaking Strength 2940 4620 7560 9240 15120 22680 30240 45360
Pulley Joined Belt

T10 Tooth Share Strength and Max allowable Tension become 50%
How to order
25　T10−100000−＊＊＊−＊＊
MJ ： Joined
T10 Tooth Profile FT ： Fabric Tooth Side

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FREESPANTM AT5　 Open End Belt
Joined Belt
2.7
Cleats
1.2
5.0

Width(mm) 8 10 16 25 32 50 75 100 150
Weight(g/m) 26 33 53 83 106 165 248 330 495

rpm 0 20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 5000 8000
Fp spec(N/cm) 35 35 35 34 34 34 32 31 30 29 27 26 24 22 19 18 16 13

Width(mm) 8 10 16 25 32 50 75 100 150
Max Allowable Tensile Load 542 677 1083 1692 2166 3384 5077 6769 10153
Breaking Strength 2280 2850 4560 7125 9120 14250 21375 28500 42750
Pulley Joined Belt

AT5 Tooth Share Strength and Max allowable Tension become 50%
How to order
25　AT5−100000−＊＊＊−＊＊
MJ ： Joined
AT5 Tooth Profile FT ： Fabric Tooth Side

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FREESPANTM AT10　 Open End Belt
Joined Belt
4.5
Cleats
2.5
10.0

Width(mm) 10 16 25 32 50 75 100 150
Weight(g/m) 60 96 150 192 300 450 600 900

rpm 0 20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 5000 8000
Fp spec(N/cm) 74 72 71 71 70 69 65 62 60 58 53 50 44 40 35 30 27 20

Width(mm) 10 16 25 32 50 75 100 150
Pulley Joined Belt

AT10 Tooth Share Strength and Max allowable Tension become 50%
How to order
25　AT10−100000−＊＊＊−＊＊
MJ ： Joined
AT10 Tooth Profile FT ： Fabric Tooth Side

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FREESPANTM HTD 5M　 Open End Belt
Joined Belt
Cleats
3.6
2.1
5.0

Width(mm) 10 15 25 50 75 100 150
Weight(g/m) 41 62 103 205 308 410 615

rpm 0 20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 5000 8000
Fp spec(N/cm) 37 36 36 35 35 34 33 31 30 29 26 24 22 19 17 16 12

Width(mm) 10 15 25 50 75 100 150
Max Allowable Tensile Load 1031 1620 2651 5301 7952 10602 15903
Breaking Strength 4340 6820 11160 22320 33480 44640 66960
Pulley Joined Belt

HTD 5M Tooth Share Strength and Max allowable Tension become 50%
How to order
25　HTD 5M−100000−＊＊
100,000mm(100m)
HTD 5M Tooth Profile ML： Open End

MJ ： Joined
25mm Width
16
Joined Belt
Cleats
5.6
3.4
8.0

Width(mm) 10 15 20 30 50 85 100 150
Weight(g/m) 59 89 118 177 295 502 590 885

rpm 0 20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 5000
Fp spec(N/cm) 74 72 71 70 69 68 64 62 59 57 48 43 39 33 28 25

Width(mm) 10 15 20 30 50 85 100 150
Pulley Joined Belt

How to order
20　HTD 8M−100000−＊＊
100,000mm(100m)

MJ ： Joined
20mm Width
17
Joined Belt
Cleats
10.0
6.0
14.0
Width(mm) 25 40 55 85 100 115
Weight(g/m) 268 428 589 910 1,070 1,231

rpm 0 20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000
Fp spec(N/cm) 130 128 126 123 122 120 110 104 99 95 78 67 59 47 38

Width(mm) 25 40 55 85 100 115
Max Allowable Tensile Load 5752 9039 12326 18900 23009 26296
Breaking Strength 24220 38060 51900 79580 96880 110720
Pulley Joined Belt

How to order
25　HTD 14M−100000−＊＊
100,000mm(100m)

MJ ： Joined
25mm Width
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Profile (Cleats)
Freespan belt can be welded variously shaped Cleats on the Belt.
Cleats Material
Thermoplastic Polyurethane Shore A 92
Standard Rectangle Cleats

Thickness of cleats is available from 2mm to 10mm
Height of the cleats is available from 20mm to 50mm
Position of the Cleats

We recommend that Cleats should be mounted over the tooth position.
This position gives the better flexibility.
Cleats over the tooth position Cleats not over the tooth
Tolerance of the Cleats

Cleats thickness Tolerance ±0.5mm
Cleats Height Tolerance ±0.5mm
Tolerance of the position ±0.5mm
≦250mm ±0.5mm
P: C
leats Pitch
250mm＜　≦500mm ±1.0mm
Tolerance P
500mm＜ ±2.0mm
t ±0.5
P
H ±0.5
t ±0.5
P
H ±0.5
t ±0.5
H ±0.5
Burr at welded Cleats Burr

When the cleats are welded on the belt, The Burr tend to occurs at root of the Cleats.
If this burr interfere the function, please request us to remove the burr.
Burr
Burr
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Molded Cleats
We can produce the special cleats as follows.
If you need special cleats, please contact us.
MBL Antriebstechnik Deutschland GmbH

Bussardweg 10, 41468 Neuss, Germany
＋49−2131−740940 www.mitsuboshi.com
U0870101202Ur ① 611838

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Polyurethane Timing Belt

Profile (Cleats) ������������� 19

Safety Precautions Please read all the warnings!

Caution Possibly causing personal injury or property damage if misused.

Function & Performance

Storage & Transportation

Mounting & Operation

Handling of Used items

FREESPANTM Belt is polyurethane timing belt made by MITSUBOSHI Belting Ltd.

Steel Cord Polyurethane

Tooth Profile Cord Belt Type Fabric Type Max. Width

Belt Order Code

Tooth Profile Type FT ： Fabric Tooth Side

AT10 Tooth Profile Fabric Tooth & Back Side

Available in any length (Up to 100m)

Open End Applications

Linear Guide Positioning System

Large Industrial Robot

Vertical Conveyer Level Conveyer Synchronous State

Linear Motion Belt (2 Shafts) Omega Linear Motion Belt

π×dp×n dp×n V×19100 V×19100

Fu×dp Tq×n 9550×Pr

STEP 1 Choice of Belt Tooth Profile

STEP 2 Calculation of the Peripheral Force

STEP 3 Determination of the Belt Width

Fu Use above calculation result.

STEP 4 Calculation of the Pre-Tension

STEP 5 Checking the Allowable Tension

STEP 6 Pulley Diameter and Idler Pulley Diameter check

STEP 1 Choice of Belt Tooth Profile

STEP 2 Calculation of the Peripheral Force

STEP 3 Determination of the Belt Width

So, the next closest width is 25mm → 25AT10 is selected.

STEP 4 Calculation of the Pre-Tension

STEP 5 Checking the Allowable Tension

STEP 6 Pulley Diameter and Idler Pulley Diameter check

Belt Tooth Profile Selection

Peripheral Force × Ks (N)

Operating Condition Safety Factor

FREESPANTM T5 Open End Belt

Belt Standard Width and Weight

Tooth Share Strength

Max Allowable Tension

Pulley Joined Belt

T5 Tooth Profile FT ： Fabric Tooth Side

Belt Standard Width and Weight

Tooth Share Strength

Max Allowable Tension

Pulley Joined Belt

T10 Tooth Profile FT ： Fabric Tooth Side

Belt Standard Width and Weight

Tooth Share Strength

Max Allowable Tension

Pulley Joined Belt

AT5 Tooth Profile FT ： Fabric Tooth Side

Belt Standard Width and Weight

Tooth Share Strength

Profile (Cleats) �� 19

FREESPANTM T5　 Open End Belt