Custom Belt Machining

F.N. Sheppard & Co. provides custom belt fabricating services for customers in diverse industries. We offer 14 different processes, for projects as small as a prototype to large production volumes. To maximize grip and control and minimize the crushing of your product, we feature precision contouring of radius, rectangular, square, V-shape, and custom shapes. Additionally, we provide extrusion services for materials and covers up to 6.5 inches in width and 40-90 durometers in hardness, with virtually limitless thickness. We have slit, vacuum, and knife cutting expertise for materials up to 8 feet wide and .75 inches thick, with minimal hole features of 1 mm. With the ability to grind any flat, conveyer, timing, Poly-V, HTD®, and V-belt surface- side, top and/or bottom- to precise tolerances, we can also create new surfaces, edges, grooves, teeth, contours or slots. We present 9 different methods of splicing and 6 different methods of bonding.

Featuring a variety of materials, we ensure that our capabilities meet your needs. Our seamless belts are truly endless, greatly increasing reliability, durability and longevity, and resulting in a reduction in breakdowns and consequent down time.

F.N. Sheppard & Co. is your custom belt fabricating expert. Contact us or see below for more information on how we can provide all of your belt services with satisfaction guaranteed.

• Profiling – Precision contours: radius, rectangular, square, V-shape or any custom.
• Grinding – Machining any belt surface-side, top and/ or bottom to precise tolerances.
• Serrating – Typically done to provide more flexibility when using a thicker covering.
• Tooth Removal – Timing Teeth can be removed in any configuration or grouping