Timing belt Optibelt 8MHP 1696

OPTIBELT 8MHP 1696 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 8MHP 1696 and any equivalents.

The Optibelt 8MHP 1696 is an Omega HP timing belt with an HTD 8M profile and a 1696 mm length. It is the belt to reach for when the drive calls for this exact profile and length and you want to replace like with like. We carry it for maintenance, engineering and purchasing teams across the US, Canada, Mexico and South America.

Matching a timing belt starts with the marking on the belt you are removing. Confirm the profile reads HTD 8M and the length reads 1696 mm, then compare that to the 8MHP 1696. The 8 mm pitch is set by the HTD 8M profile, so the sprockets do not need to be identified separately once the profile matches.

If the old belt is worn or the marking is unreadable, measure the length and check the tooth profile against the pulleys. Send the part number you have, or the profile and length you measured, by WhatsApp or email. The team can confirm the 8MHP 1696 is the right belt or suggest how to proceed.

Before fitting, inspect the pulleys for wear and check that the belt path is clean. Replace timing belts as part of a planned maintenance routine rather than waiting for a failure. Keep the old belt with its marking until the new one is confirmed on the drive.