timing belt pulleys: why is P.D. > O.D. ?

May 11, 2006 2 Replies
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For timing belt pulleys, why is Pitch Diameter greater than Outside Diameter ? I would think it would be the opposite of that. ( I have been looking on the McMaster-Carr and Stock Drive Products sites. )



Thanks !


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The belt sticks out beyond the OD of the pulley.

Tim

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Thanks! *Now* it makes sense! JCD

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