Timing belt Gates 560-XH

GATES 560-XH belongs to timing belt, part of our Power transmission range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for 560-XH and any equivalents.

Gates XH series timing belts are synchronous drive belts with a trapezoidal tooth profile that engages matching pulleys to maintain constant speed ratios without slip. They are common in machine tools, compressors, pumps, and positioning systems where exact timing is required.

The XH profile is a wide-pitch section built for high torque on larger diameter pulleys. The part number starts with a number that gives the pitch length in tenths of an inch, followed by the XH suffix. For example, 507-XH has a 50.7 inch pitch, 630-XH has 63 inches, and 840-XH has 84 inches.

These belts appear in food processing, cement, mining, textile, and metalworking plants. Typical equipment includes mixers, conveyors, mills, screw compressors, and printing presses. They are also found in metering pumps and multi-shaft drives where chains or V-belts would not provide the same precision.

When selecting a replacement, consider the power to be transmitted, the speed of the smaller pulley, the center distance, and the operating environment. Verify that the pulleys have the correct pitch and tooth count for the XH profile and that they are aligned to prevent edge wear. No lubrication is needed, but proper tension is critical: too tight overloads bearings, too loose allows tooth jump. Keep the drive free of oil and excessive heat.

Gates XH series belts can be replaced by equivalents from other brands that share the same pitch, profile, and width. For a quote, provide the complete part number, the width, and the number of teeth if known. If the original belt is unmarked, send a photo along with pitch and width measurements so we can identify a matching option. We work with leading brands and can suggest the correct replacement.