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This section provides an overview for flexstar belts as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 flexstar belt manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked flexstar belt companies as of December, 2024: 1.MBL USA Corporation, 2.Advanced Machinery Services Ltd, 3.UMS Transmission.
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A flexstar belt is a trade name for a type of flat belt. As a friction belt, it transmits power through the frictional force between pulleys and the belt. Constructed from special synthetic rubber, it boasts a thin profile, enabling high-speed use with small-diameter pulleys.
The design of a flexstar belt includes transverse shear reinforcement on the front side to increase rigidity perpendicular to the running direction, preventing vertical tearing. This structure also enhances bendability in the running direction, facilitating use with small pulley diameters.
The belt’s core wire, made of specially processed polyester cord, minimizes elongation and maximizes strength. The rubber portion, composed of synthetic or chloroprene rubber, offers exceptional abrasion, weather, and alcohol resistance, improving the coefficient of friction and extending the belt’s lifespan.
Flexstar belts are extensively employed in various industrial, machine tool, and office automation equipment, capitalizing on their compact size and high-speed capabilities. They are prevalent in general industrial machinery like blowers, pumps, and compressors; textile machinery such as winders and weaving machines; machine tools including NC lathes and drilling machines; electrical devices like generators and electronic equipment; as well as in paper manufacturing machinery and various office automation devices.
Flexstar belts are characterized by their thin, flexible design, allowing for small pulley diameters and compact machinery. Their lightweight nature reduces the impact of centrifugal force, supporting high-speed operation up to about 60 m/s. The belt’s substantial transmission capacity enables narrower belt widths, while the simple pulley shapes facilitate easier machining. Uniform belt thickness ensures reduced vibration and smoother operation. The special synthetic rubber material of the belt provides excellent heat and oil resistance, and prevents static electricity generation.
Another notable feature is the belt's minimal elongation, virtually eliminating the need for tension adjustments and tension pulleys. While belt transmission relies on friction between the pulley and belt, leading to some slippage, flexstar belts are suitable for applications where slippage loss is not a concern.
Smaller flexstar belts are produced using one-piece molding techniques, ensuring seamlessness for increased flexibility and bendability.
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ASM Enterprise Inc., founded in South Korea in 2016, is a manufacturer of machine tool parts. The company's product portfolio includes an extensive range of precision machine tool components, such as spindles, ball screws, tool holders, chucks, hydraulic chillers and systems, and machine lubrication products. Its inventory is stocked in a facility in Illinois and ships directly from the manufacturers to customers and it has fulfillment centers in Korea and the United States.
Bando Chemical Industries, LTD. was founded in 1906 in Tokyo is a manufacturer of rubber for power transmission and conveyor belts. The company offers an extensive and diversified product portfolio including automotive power transmission belt products, power transmission belt products for two-wheeled vehicles, conveyor belts, efficient rollers, and polyurethane functional parts among others. These products span a wide spectrum of industrial applications including construction, housing complexes in lifts, transportation in factories, and automobiles.
Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd. was founded in 1919 and headquartered in Japan is a manufacturer of rubber and plastics for automotive and industrial power transmission belts. The company offers an extensive and diversified product portfolio including conveyor belts, waterproof materials for civil engineering, architectural waterproofing materials, engineering plastic materials and processing, and SF foam injection molding. These products span a wide spectrum of industries and sectors including housing complexes, transportation, automobiles, and construction as heat resistors.
Advanced Machinery Service Ltd., established in 2007 in Leicestershire, United Kingdom, is a supplier and distributor of woodworking machines, tooling, and spare parts. The company's products include crosscut saws, planer molders, and straight-line edgers. Manufacturers use its full scope of woodworking equipment for various applications, including producing furniture, kitchens, and cabinetry. It also offers round-the-clock service and support for one of the largest stocks of woodworking machinery spares and tooling in the UK, while helping trade professionals upskill with tailored, certified training programs.
UMS Transmission Pty. Ltd., based in Victoria, Australia, is a supplier and distributor of industrial transmission belts. The company's products include pulley belts, timing belts, and drive belts, and it is the sole distributor of Mitsuboshi industrial drive belts. These products are used for performance power transmission applications, including industrial equipment, material handling systems, and gas-powered engines. The company products are ideal for applications in road construction equipment, transportation drive components, and HVAC air circulation systems.
BDI Exppress was established in 1935 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. BDI develops and deploys custom distribution and supply chain solutions for customers across Asia, Europe, and North America. BDI serves multiple industries including automotive, primary metal, food processing, public utilities, pulp and paper, mining, material handling, bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical power transmission and motion control, linear motion, pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power, industrial, safety, and material handling.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBL USA Corporation |
50.0%
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| 2 | Advanced Machinery Services Ltd |
10.0%
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| 3 | UMS Transmission |
10.0%
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| 4 | ASM Enterprise Inc. |
10.0%
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| 5 | BDI |
10.0%
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| 6 | Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd. |
10.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the flexstar belt page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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2 | 40.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 20.0% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 20.0% |
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Australia
|
1 | 20.0% |
