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s[0] = "Home Page^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/index.php^Welcome to Pyramid Inc!^Dedicated to Unquestionably High Quality and Exceptional Service^Dedicated to Unquestionably High Quality and Exceptional Service. The Industry Leader in the Manufacture of Round and Flat non-reinforced Polyurethane Belts. Pyramid will help you engineer and will manufacture our Pyrathane belts for your application. All our Pyrathane belts and cord carry a lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defects. Pyrathane belts from Pyramid Inc. are manufactured of the finest polyurethanes (also known as urethane) and are used successfully and cost efficiently in a wide variety of low and fractional horsepower drive applications, as well as for transport devices for film, currency, small parts and many other items that need to be moved. Pyramid is the leader in this business. We have built our reputation on providing customers with stretch belts that accomplish one or all of the following: Reduce Cost, Improve Performance, Increase Life/span>0^5^";


s[1] = "Applications & Uses^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/applications.php^The following is a partial list of applications upon which the PYRATHANE belt has been used successfully...^Applications and Uses. The following is a partial list of applications upon which the PYRATHANE belt has been used successfully. Live roller conveyors, Currency handling devices, Mail handling equipment, Postage metering devices, Coin handling devices, Copier paper transports, Collator paper transports, Silicon wafer transports, Can conveying lines, Key cutters, Hobby lathes, Small part conveyors, Carpet conveyors, Microwave oven deflectors, Humidifiers, Vacuum cleaners, Tachometers, Laundry appliances, Bowling equipment, Computer printers, Fish locators, Microfiche readers, Textile milling equipment, Golf ball winding belts, Dental drills, Paper folding machines, Meat cutting saws, Meat slicers, Floor care equipment, Personal whirlpools, Seals and gaskets, Phonograph turntables. We will make every effort to advise you in arriving at a satisfactory PYRATHANE belt for your application. If you wish our assistance please supply us with information such as pulley diameters, center distances between pulleys, rpm of the drive and driven pulleys, horsepower, watts or torque being transmitted, ambient operating temperature and other environmental conditions, and any other pertinent information. We will strive to help you engineer a PYRATHANE (polyurethane elastomer) stretch belt that will accomplish one or all of the following for you. Reduce cost, Improve performance, Increase life, PYRATHANE, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform any pertinent tests to determine the product's Performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer. Click the Product Number For A Full Description Of That Material. Standard PYRATHANE® materials: PYRATHANE 83A, PYRATHANE 92AE, PYRATHANE 83ADP7 , PYRATHANE 83ASD, PYRATHANE 70A, HYTREL, Hytrel is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont Nemours & Co.^0^10^";


s[2] = "Belt Welders^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/bweld.php^These kits allow you to create your own belts...^Belt Welders. These kits allow you to create your own belts...when you need them at your site using our industry proven round or flat Pyrathane polyurethane extrusions. Handy for prototyping or quick repairs. Designed by people that build belts! Each kit contains all you will need to create finished belts except the Pyrathane extrusion: Welding Fixture, 110-V 40 Watt Heat Wand, Heat Want Stand (not shown), TFE Coated Welding Tip, Flush Cut Trim Tool, Welding Instructions. Note: Wand temperatures are preset specifically for polyurethane. Kits are provided in a handy carrying case. The Handi-Weld Kit will weld flat extrusions up to 1-1/2 inch width and round extrusions from 1/16 inch up to 9/16 inch in diameter. An easy-grip handle makes belt welding easier. $280.50 The Handi-Weld Economy kit is suitable for round belts. Welds round cord in diameters from 1/16 inch up to 9/16 inch. $214.50. Easy-grip handles not included but are available. Handi-Weld Economy Kit. Boxed Kit includes material clamping device, heatwand, TFE tip and stand, trim tool and welding instructions. Welds .062 inch thru .562 inch Round. Not for flat material. $214.50. Handi-Weld Economy material clamping fixture only $181.50. Add on Handles (can be used on either Handi-Weld or Handi-Weld economy units) $38.50. Handi-Weld Kit. Boxed Kit includes material clamping device with handles, heatwand, TFE tip and stand, trim tool and welding instructions. Welds .062 inch thru .562 inch Round and Flat from .030 inch thru .187 inch thick and up to 1.5 inch in width. $280.50. Handi-Weld material clamping fixture only $203.50, Standard Duty Heatwand & TFE coated tip (40 Watt) $47.00, TFE Coated Tips for standard duty Heatwands, $26.00. Flush Cut Trim Tool $11.00. Cord cut off tool, $11.00.^0^10^";


s[3] = "Pyrathane Belt Length Calculator^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/calc_beltlength.php^Calculates the length of a belt going around two pulleys.^Pyrathane Belt Length Calculator. Calculates the length of a belt going around two pulleys. Enter center distance between pulleys. Enter 1st pulley diameter at belt center. Enter 2nd pulley diameter at belt center. Enter stretch percentage desired. Which Equals around application at belt center. Which equals calculated belt length including. Note: If the diameter of the pulleys at the belt center is unknown add one belt cross section to the diameter of the pulley when measured at the surface where the belt rides, i.e. the bottom of a belt groove or the face of a flat pulley.^0^10^";


s[4] = "Diameter/Circumference Conversion Calculator^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/calc_DiamCirc2.php^Conversion Calculator^Diameter Circumference Conversion Calculator. ID, OD, PD, IC, OC, Length, Cross-Section, Value, Conversion Assistant. Fraction, Decimal, 1/16, 0.0625, 9/16, 0.5625, 2/16, 0.125, 10/16, 0.625, 1/8, 0.125, 5/8, 0.625, 3/16, 0.1875, 11/16, 0.6875, 1/4, 0.25, 3/4, 0.75, 5/16, 0.3125, 13/16, 0.8125, 6/16, 0.375, 14/16, 0.875, 3/8, 0.375, 7/8, 0.875, 7/16, 0.4375, 15/16, 0.9375, 1/2, 0.5, 16/16, 1.0^0^10^";


s[5] = "Pyrathane Flat Belt Tension Calculator^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/calc_flatbelttension.php^Provides approximate driving tension and side loading on each bearing.^Provides approximate driving tension and side loading on each bearing. Enter belt thickness dimension in inches. Enter belt width dimension in inches. Enter Pyrathane material being considered. Select from 83A, 92A, 70A, 83ASD or 83ADP7. Approximate resultant tension after belt has relaxed will be LBS. when installed with standard percentages for each durometer which are: 10% of 83A, 7.5% for 92A, 15% for 70A and 12.5% for 83ASD as well as 83ADP7.^0^10^";


s[6] = "Pyrathane Round Belt Tension Calculator^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/calc_roundbelttension.php^Provides approximate driving tension and side loading on each bearing.^Pyrathane Round Belt Tension Calculator. Provides approximate driving tension and side loading on each bearing. Enter belt cross sectional dimension in inches. Enter Pyrathane material being considered. Select from 83A, 92A, 70A, 83ASD or 83ADP7. Approximate resultant tension after belt has relaxed will be LBS. when installed with standard percentages for each durometer which are: 10% of 83A, 7.5% for 92A, 15% for 70A and 12.5% for 83ASD as well as 83ADP7.^0^10^";


s[7] = "Connectable Belts^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/cbelts.php^This connectable belt has been designed to quickly and easily replace line shaft-to-roller or roller-to-roller belts...^Connectable Belts. Request a Quote for Connectable Belts. This connectable belt has been designed to quickly and easily replace line shaft-to-roller or roller-to-roller belts on live roller conveyors, in your facility without adhesives or welding. Simply drop the roller, loop the PC Belt around the line shaft, hook the ends together with the preassembled connector, reposition the roller and you are back in business. While we call our connectable belt the PC Belt, they are also known as twisted belts, quick-connect or quick-fix as well as a number of other descriptive titles.  This innovative product has many distinct advantages over other repair type belts. The PC Belt has a patented heavy duty, stainless steel connector. The belt comes with the connector already assembled into one end which eliminates fumbling for lost connectors and is superior to “S” hooks. This tight wedge connector, patent #5,011,462, requires no crimping to achieve maximum belt life. Life tests indicate that the tight wedge connector causes the elastic belt to flex adjacent to the connector and eliminates the scrubbing-wearing action which takes place between a loose connector and the belt loops, causing premature failures. We believe the PC Belt will perform better than any other repair type belt on the market today and may indeed approach the performance of original equipment belts. We manufacture and stock the PC Belt in several standard sizes and will custom manufacture other sizes. This belt has been designed to be more than just a quick fix; it is intended to be a nearly permanent repair that can be easily installed by maintenance personnel. The names PYRAMID and PYRATHANE have been associated with quality belts and belting for live roller line shaft conveyors since their introduction nearly forty years ago and we continue to strive to provide the very best belt money can buy. This product is another example of those efforts. We are confident once you try the PC Belt, you will be convinced it is the finest replacement belt on the market today. We manufacture and stock the PC Belt in several standard sizes and will custom manufacture other sizes. Ambient Operating Temperature Limits Are -10 to +150 F (23.3 – 65.6 C) Pyrathane materials will operate in temperatures below -10° F (23.3 C); however, if allowed to rest, they take a set which is difficult to overcome and may indeed cause fracturing upon start up. For applications with an ambient temperature outside of the above range, Pyramid Inc. has other Pyrathane compounds which may be more suitable than those listed here. We also have materials available that are specifically designed for outdoor use or for environments with ultraviolet light exposure or for applications where static dissipation is desirable.^0^10^";

 
s[8] = "Design & Engineering Aids - Charts^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/chart1.php^Round Cord Cross Sectional Sizes with Round Belt Minimum Lengths and Minimum Inside Diameters.^Design & Engineering Aids - Charts. Round Cord Cross Sectional Sizes with Round Belt Minimum Lengths and Minimum Inside Diameters. Minimum Belt Lengths. Minimum Belt I.D. Cross Section of Cord. For 83 Durometer Materials. For 70 Durometer Material. For 92 Durometer Materials. For 83 Durometer Materials. For 70 Durometer Material. For 92 Durometer Materials. Inches, MM. Millimeters. Ambient Operating Temperature Limits Are -10 to +150 F. Pyrathane materials will operate in temperatures below -10° F.; however, if allowed to rest, they take a set which is difficult to overcome and may indeed cause fracturing upon start up. For applications with an ambient temperature outside of the above range, Pyramid Inc. has other Pyrathane compounds which may be more suitable than those listed here. We also have materials available that are specifically designed for outdoor use or for environments with ultraviolet light exposure or for applications where static dissipation is desirable.^0^10^";


s[9] = "Pyrathane Material Comparisons^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/chart2.php^Pyrathane Material Comparisons...^Pyrathane Material Comparisons. Best All-Around Materials, Materials For Special Applications. Designation, 83A, 92AE, 88A, 83ADP7, 83ASD, 70A, Hytrel®, Recommended Initial Stretch, 10%, 7.5%, 10%, 12.5%, 12.5%, 15%, 5%, Shore A Hardness ASTM D 2240, 85±3, 93±4, 88 +/-3, 85±3, 82±3, 72±4, 92±3, Ultimate Tensile Strength In PSI ASTM D 412, 5000, 6500, 6000, 5500, 4300, 3580, 4350, ASTM D 638, Ultimate Elongation % ASTM D 412, 500, 500, 450, 500, 670, 700, 550, ASTM D 638, Tensile Modules In PSI ASTM D 412, At 100% Elongation, At 300% Elongation, 750, 1700, 1550, 3600, 1000, 2,500, 700, 1100, 740, 1160, 500, 800, ASTM D 638 at 5% 340 at 10% 530, Tear Strength ASTM D 624 / PLI Die "C", 500, 550, 600, 500, 370, 380, 580 ASTM D 1004, Temperature Range, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -40 to +200 F, Advantages: High co-efficient of friction, excellent flex life and abrasion resistance, Higher torque carrying capacity, Higher torque carrying capacity and higher abrasion resistance, Resistance to Ultra Violet light and very high humidity, Static dissipative, Lively rubber-like properties , Greater temp range and wider chemical resistivity. Disadvantages: (relative to our 83A material) Shorter flex life and lower co-efficient of friction, Lower coefficient of friction, Slightly lower modulus and abrasion resistance, Slightly lower modulus and lower tensile strength, Lower torque carrying capacity and abrasion resistance, Poor abrasion resistance, FDA Compliance, 1680 & 2600, 1680 & 2600, 2600. We find that in most applications the 83A PYRATHANE is most suitable because of its high co-efficient of friction, excellent flex life and reasonable cost. However, in special applications where static dissipation, ultraviolet light resistance, softer feel or higher co-efficient of friction are required one of our other materials may be more suitable. This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform tests to determine the product's performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of the fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer.^0^10^";


s[10] = "Design & Engineering Aids - Measurement - Circumference^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/circum.php^Measurement Terminology...Circumference^Design & Engineering Aids - Measurement - Circumference. Measurement Terminology...Circumference. All three dimensions become the same when the belt is cut and laid out straight as all stresses and curvatures are removed. Outside circumference: Distance around outside of belt. This dimension will be greater than the actual belt length as the material is elongated due to the curvature of the finished belt. Circumference or pitch: Distance around center of belt. This would also be the length of the belt if cut and laid out straight. Inside Circumference: Distance around inside of belt. This distance will be shorter than the actual belt length as the material is compressed due to the curvature of the finished belt.^0^10^";


s[11] = "About Pyramid Incorporated^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/company.php^PYRATHANE® (a combination of the words PYRAmid and ureTHANE) is our registered trade name for the polyurethane...^Company. General Company Information. About Pyramid Incorporated. PYRATHANE (a combination of the words PYRAmid and ureTHANE) is our registered trade name for the polyurethane (also known as urethane) elastomer used in the manufacture of our endless stretch belts. PYRATHANE belts are used in a wide variety of low and fractional horsepower drive applications as well as transport devices for film, currency, small parts and many other items that need to be moved. Our belts are often used to replace O-rings which, while designed to be seals, are sometimes used as drive belts. Replacing rubber with polyurethane in stretch belt applications, a concept pioneered by Pyramid Inc., has become standard industry practice. The PYRATHANE Power Transmission Stretch Belt continues to prove its many distinct advantages over rubber in low and fractional horsepower applications. Our endless belts offer many times the durability and toughness of rubber or synthetic rubber, while still exhibiting a desired elasticity. This elasticity eliminates the need for tensioning devices allowing for simpler designs and significant cost reductions. The high hysteresis loss of polyurethane (friction caused by the interaction of molecules) results in superb vibration dampening qualities. A Letter From Our President. At Pyramid, we believe our continued success is directly linked to our company's stated goal of Unquestionable High Quality Products made with Efficiency by a Team of Satisfied Employees. What this means to you, our valued customers, is that QUALITY has been and always will be our highest priority. We pledge to produce the highest quality polyurethane belts and cord to your specifications, efficiently and at competitive prices. We will respond to your needs with outstanding service, including a turnaround time that is exceptional. If you are currently a Pyramid customer, thank you for your business. If you're looking for a quality supplier, give us a try. We're ready to demonstrate that we deserve your business. Pyramid, Inc. Susan S. Fortune, President/CEO o ring, o rings^0^10^";


s[12] = "Pyramid's Diametape^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/diametape.php^Handy, accurate, nondestructive belt measuring tool...^Tools - Pyramid's Diametape. Handy, accurate, nondestructive belt measuring tool. Let’s face it, measuring an elastic belt or O-ring to determine its size (length or centerline diameter) is difficult at best.  Rolling a belt down a ruler is a method often used but which provides erroneous results and cutting the belt to measure the length destroys what might be a usable belt. Pyramid’s Diametape is a durable, length stable measuring tape which is modified to provide consistent, accurate, measurements of either the inside diameter (I. D.) or the inside circumference (I. C.) of a belt without destroying the belt.  This information can then be easily converted to provide the centerline circumference measurement which is the actual belt length.  When used properly this tool will provide very accurate measurements. The Diametape is an excellent tool to determine the size of a belt you wish to replace. It is also a very quick and accurate quality inspection tool. Diametapes can be used to measure either round or flat belts with inside circumferences as short as 4-1/2” (1.432” inside diameter) or as large as 31.4” (10” inside diameter). Method of Measuring The Diametape is coiled and placed within the belt’s inside diameter while the belt is laying on a flat surface.  The Diametape is then allowed to uncoil and expand until it contacts the entire inside circumference of the belt straightening out any minor undulations.  Diametape measurements remain accurate even if the belt is not perfectly round or oblong.  The inside diameter and the inside circumference of the belt can then be read directly off of the Diametape.  A simple calculation can be used to convert this to the actual belt length. Pricing Diametape with instructions priced at $30.00 each. o ring, o rings^0^10^";


s[13] = "Flat Belts & Flat Extrudate^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/fbelts.php^Flat belts can be manufactured from any of our Pyrathane® materials...^Flat Belts & Flat Extrudate. Request a Quote for Flat Belts. Request a Quote for Flat Extrudate. Flat belts can be manufactured from any of our Pyrathane® materials in any thickness from .030 inch (.762mm) through .187 inch (4.750mm) and almost any width through 1.500 inch (38.1mm). Lengths beginning at 3-3/4inch (95.25mm) are possible in many sizes. Longer minimum lengths are sometimes necessary with thicker cross sections. There are generally no maximum length limitations on the Pyrathane® flat belt. Thickness / Minimum Length Thickness of .030 - .074 inch (0.76 – 1.88mm), Lengths down to 3.75 inch (95.25mm). Thickness of .075 - .089 inch (1.90 – 2.27mm). None less than 4.75 inch (120.7mm) in length. Thickness of .090 - .125 inch (2.28 – 3.19mm). None less than 5.50 inch (139.7mm) in length. Thickness of .126 - .190 inch (3.20 – 4.82mm). None less than 5.75 inch (146mm) in length. To achieve good tracking characteristics with flat belts, we recommend that they be run on a crowned drive pulley. The driven pulley can be crowned if crowning the driver is not possible. Generally, flanged pulleys are only suitable with thicker material. Several methods of achieving a crown can be employed successfully. See illustration. Figure 1 Flat extrudate can also be manufactured from any of our Pyrathane® materials in any thickness from .030 inch (.762mm) through .187 inch (4.750mm) and almost any width through 1.500 inch (38.1mm).  This material is sold by the foot and typically provided in a coreless roll.  Flat extrudate can be used as is or welded into belts using our Handi-Weld belt welder. Ambient Operating Temperature Limits Are -10 to +150 F (23.3 – 65.6 C). Pyrathane materials will operate in temperatures below -10° F (23.3 C); however, if allowed to rest, they take a set which is difficult to overcome and may indeed cause fracturing upon start up. For applications with an ambient temperature outside of the above range, Pyramid Inc. has other Pyrathane compounds which may be more suitable than those listed here. We also have available materials that are specifically designed for outdoor use or for environments with ultraviolet light exposure or for applications where static dissipation is desirable^0^10^";


s[14] = "Design & Engineering Aids - Measurement - Flat Diameter^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/fdiam.php^Measurement Terminology...Flat Diameter^Click here to download PDF. Design & Engineering Aids - Measurement - Flat Diameter. Measurement Terminology...Flat Diameter. Outside Diameter (OD): Distance from outside of belt through center to outside of belt. Inside Diameter (ID): Distance from inside of belt through center to inside of belt. Pitch Diameter (PD) or Centerline Diameter: Distance from centerline of belt through center to centerline of belt. Cross Sectional Width. Cross Sectional Thickness.^0^10^";


s[15] = "Glossary of Common Terms^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/glossary.php^Definitions of common termonology...^Abrasion resistance resistance of a material to abrasion. Centerline circle: distance around the centerline of a belt   same as centerline circumference (figure 2). Centerline circumference: distance around the centerline of a belt (figure 2). Centerline diameter: distance from cross sectional center of one side of a belt through center point to cross sectional center of belt on opposite side (figure 1,1A). Circumference: distance around a circle (figure 2)  Belt circumference must be specified as inside, outside or centerline circumference. Compression set: difference between the thickness before compression and after compression, reported as % at duration and temperature. Conductive material will conduct. Can refer to electricity, static electricity or heat. Connectable belt usually refers to a repair belt which is used to temporarily replace failed live roller conveyor belts   also known as a PC Belt (Pyramid’s Brand), quick fix, zero down time, twisted belt or band, temp belt or band as well as under other names. Cross section describes the dimension across the outside of a belts section.  Round belts will have one dimension, if concentric, and flat belts will have both a thickness and a width and a width. Cut length length of a belt if it were cut and laid out straight (mathematically the same as centerline circumference or pitch circumference). Diametape flexible, graduated tape used for nondestructive measurement of inside diameter and inside circumference of round or flat belts. Diameter distance from one side of a circle through center point to opposite side of circle (figure 1,1A). Dissapative neither conductive nor insulative, but dissipates  Can refer to electricity, static electricity or heat. Drive band another name for belts used to transmit rotational driving force from a source to driven object. Drive belt belts used to transmit rotational driving force from a source to driven object. Drive Shaft: This could describe a motor shaft but more often is used to describe a shaft which receives rotational power from the motor via gears, chain or belts and then transmits or distributes that power to other devices or equipment. Durometer hardness of an elastomeric material, reported as a value on Shore A (softer) or Shore D (harder) scale. Elastomeric stretchable, compressible rubber like material. Elongation distance a product a has been stretched, reported in %. Flex fatigue failure due to repeated flexing. Free length: Length of a belt when laid out straight and measured end to end  (equivalent to Pitch circumference or Centerline circumference). Glass transition temperature at which a material loses its glass-like properties and becomes elastic. Hygroscopic ability of a material to absorb moisture. IC Inside Circumference (figure 2). ID Inside Diameter (figure 1,1A). Inside circle distance around the inside surface of a belt same as inside circumference (figure 2). Inside circumference distance around the inside surface of a belt (figure 2). Inside diameter distance from inside surface of a belt through the center point to opposite inside surface of the belt (figure 1,1A). Insulative material will not conduct   Can refer to electricity, static electricity or heat. Modulus elastic materials resistance to elongation (tension), reported in PSI. Modulus decay reduction of modulus (tension) over a given time, reported as % loss at duration or PSI loss at duration. Non-conductive material will not conduct. Can refer to electricity, static electricity or heat. Non-reinforced belt elastic belt with no fiber reinforcement embodied within the body. Non-supported belt elastic belt with no fiber reinforcement embodied within the body. O-bands name for a drive belt which is derived from the use of O-rings as makeshift drive belts also known as O-belt, O-ring belt, O-ring drive belt, etc. O-belt name for a drive belt which is derived from the use of O-rings as makeshift drive belts also known as O-ring belt, O-ring drive belt, O-band, etc. OC Outside Circumference (figure 2). OD Outside Diameter (figure 1,1A). O-ring elastomeric ring developed to be used as a seal to prevent fluid leakage and at times substituted for a drive belt. O-ring belt name for a drive belt which is derived from the use of O-rings as makeshift drive belts, also known as O-belt, O-ring drive belt, O-band, etc. O-ring drive belt name for a drive belt which is derived from the use of O-rings as makeshift drive belts also known as O-belt, O-ring belt, O-band, etc. Outside circle distance around the outside surface of a circle or belt   same as outside circumference(figure 2). Outside circumference distance around the outside surface of a circle or belt (figure 2). Outside diameter distance from outside surface of a circle through the center point to opposite outside surface of the circle (figure 1,1A). PC belt connectable repair belt manufactured by Pyramid Inc. which is used to temporarily replace failed live roller conveyor belts. PD Pitch Diameter (figure 1,1A). Pitch circumference distance around the centerline of a belt (figure 1,1A). Pitch diameter (belt) distance from cross sectional center of one side of a belt through center point to cross sectional center of belt on opposite side (figure 1,1A). Pitch diameter (pulley) distance from cross sectional center of one side of a belt that will be used in pulley, through center point to cross sectional center of belt on opposite side (figure 1,1A). Pitch length (application) distance around the center of the belt when installed on the application. Pitch length (belt) distance around the center of the belt   same as free length and centerline circumference. Polycaprolactone based PU polyurethane with attributes between polyester based and polyether based polyurethanes with moderately higher pricing. Polyester based PU most commonly used polyurethane with excellent physical properties and moderate pricing. Polyether based PU polyurethane with improved resistance to combinations of elevated temperatures and high humidity at somewhat higher pricing. PSI Pounds per Square Inch of area. PU abbreviation for polyurethane or urethane. Pulley wheel used to transmit power by means of a belt passing over its rim, usually within a groove.  Groove configurations vary depending upon type of belt used and include “v” bottom, round bottom (sometimes called u bottomed) or flat bottom (with or without flanges). Pulley diameter usually describes the distance from outside surface of a pulley through the center point to opposite outside surface of the pulley  see Pitch diameter (pulley) and Pulley diameter bottom of groove. Pulley diameter (bottom of groove) describes the distance from the bottom of pulley groove through the center point to bottom of groove on opposite side of pulley  see Pitch diameter (pulley) and Pulley diameter Pyrathane® Pyrathane® is Pyramid’s registered trade name for the polyurethane products offered. Quick fix belt usually refers to a repair belt which is used to temporarily replace failed live roller conveyor belts   also known as a PC Belt (Pyramid’s Brand), quick fix, zero down time, twisted belt or band, temp belt or band as well as under other names. RPM Revolutions Per Minute. Shore Durometer hardness of an elastomeric material, reported as a value on Shore A (softer) or Shore D (harder) scale. Specific gravity weight of item related to water, reported as a %.Tear strength force required to propagate a tear in a direction perpendicular to the direction of elongation, reported in PSI. Temp belt or band usually refers to a repair belt which is used to temporarily replace failed belts   also known as a PC Belt (Pyramid’s Brand), quick fix, zero down time, twisted belt or band as well as under other names. Temporary belt or band usually refers to a repair belt which is used to temporarily replace failed belts   also known as a PC Belt (Pyramid’s Brand), quick fix, zero down time, twisted belt or band as well as under other names. Tensile modulus elastic materials resistance to elongation (tension), reported in PSI at a given elongation. Tensile strength force required to break an object by stretching, reported in PSI. TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer. TPU Thermoplastic Urethane. Twisted belt or band usually refers to a repair belt which is used to temporarily belts   also known as a PC Belt (Pyramid’s Brand), quick fix, zero down time, temp belt or band as well as under other names. Twisty Belt or band usually refers to a repair belt which is used to temporarily belts   also known as a PC Belt (Pyramid’s Brand), quick fix, zero down time, temp belt or band as well as under other names. Ultimate elongation distance an elastomeric product will stretch before rupturing (breaking), reported in %. Ultimate tensile strength force required to rupture (break) an object by stretching, reported in PSI. Unreinforced belt elastic belt with no fiber reinforcement embodied within the body. Unsupported belt elastic belt with no fiber reinforcement embodied within the body. Zero down time usually refers to a repair belt which is used to temporarily replace failed live roller conveyor belts   also known as a PC Belt (Pyramid’s Brand), quick fix, twisted belt or band, temp belt or band as well as under other names O ring, o rings^0^10^";


// 10.08.10 - Jamie Carlock - Per Sue Fortune, removing this entry to ensure the new ISO certification page is shown instead of this one.
// s[16] = "ISO 9001:2000^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/ISO9001.php^What Is ISO 9001:2000? ISO 9001:2000 is an international standard of quality^What Is ISO 9001:2000? ISO 9001:2000 is an international standard of quality to which companies in many different industries aspire. The International Organization of Standards has laid out requirements that focus on making a consistent, high quality product. The ISO 9001:2000 standard in particular has an emphasis on customer satisfaction, as that is the true goal of all businesses. Without satisfied customers, a company cannot prosper. It is important to note that there is a great difference between ISO compliance and ISO certification. Any company can claim ISO compliance, even if they have no documented procedures whatsoever. Beware of companies who claim compliance but cannot back it up with certification. Only companies who can produce a registration certificate from a licensed registrar can say that they are truly an ISO certified company. Pyramid's Quality Background Pyramid Inc. has been dedicated to quality products since its beginning in 1967. Our founder built our company on solid performance to his own unwavering standards and that dedication continues today. Our quality statement is, Pyramid and its employees pledge to provide our customers with unquestionably high quality products and exceptional service. This dedication has been with us from the beginning and is the reason we have been so successful. One way we have demonstrated this commitment to being the best belt manufacturer in the industry is through our efforts toward achieving and maintaining ISO certification. Some of our customers had asked if we were ISO registered in the past, but it had seemed like a great deal of effort for a company which was already so strongly dedicated to quality. In 2002, Pyramid's top management decided the time had come to pursue ISO registration. With Pyramid's usual enthusiasm, we jumped into the process with both feet and achieved ISO certification on our first attempt which, we are told, is not common for small companies. In addition to being certified on our first attempt, we went from the planning stages to receiving our certification in less than seven months which is almost unheard of. Pyramid's Quality Management System Pyramid has developed a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) which covers all of the ISO requirements as well as going above and beyond. We have thorough job instructions for all of the production tasks performed at Pyramid from receiving our raw material to shipping the finished belts to our customers. We have a formal corrective action system to take care of problems that arise and a preventive action system to try to catch them before they develop. We have logs where we record customer feedback and internal issues so they can be reviewed for trends and adjustments to our procedures can be made as necessary. Continual Improvement One of the reasons to have a QMS in the first place is to improve the processes and products of a business. But once that system is in place, if the system remains the same, it can become stagnant and not adapt to the ever-changing business environment. We at Pyramid Inc. have two major tools at our disposal for the continuing review and improvement of our processes and products. First, we have a comprehensive internal assessment program under which certain aspects of the QMS are examined every month by our team of four internal assessors. These individuals are from different functional areas of our company and rotate through examining the various areas of the QMS. The result is that each time a process is reviewed, there is a different perspective brought to the assessment. This process ensures not only that our QMS is followed as written but also that it continues to improve over time. The other major tool we utilize for continual improvement is our management review meetings. These quarterly meetings are held as a high-level review of the system and include all of Pyramid's management, techincal and sales staff. This is our chance to closely examine our QMS as a team to find ways of improving the overall system. Management review is also our opportunity for a overview analysis of our collected data. We perform a detailed analysis on this data during our bi-weekly staff meetings, but at management review, we look at the entire last quarter and also compare that data with previous quarters to ensure that we are moving in the right direction. Bureau Veritas Certification Assessments Bureau Veritas Certification is the company who performed our registration assessment and examines Pyramid's QMS on an ongoing basis to ensure that it continues to meet the ISO standard. The registration period is on a three year cycle, beginning with the registration assessment. A Bureau Veritas Certification representative comes to Pyramid every six months after the registration assessment to ensure that the QMS is maintained to the ISO standard. This process continues until the end of the three year cycle and then begins again. Bureau Veritas Certification certifies our management system and does not certify any products manufactured by Pyramid. Bureau Veritas Certification is one of the leaders in the business of ISO registrars and we are proud to have them as a partner in our continuing efforts. Questions About Pyramid's ISO Program?If you have any questions about our QMS, please contact Shaun Fortune. He is our Management Representative and can answer any questions you may have about our system.^0^10^";


s[17] = "ISO Certificate^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/isocert.php^Pyramid is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered Company...^Documents - ISO Certificate Pyramid is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered Company Pyramid Inc. is pleased to report our successful registration to the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System Standards. Since Pyramid was founded in 1967, our goals have been “Unquestionably high quality products made with efficiency by a team of satisfied employees”. Our commitment to our customers never wavers. By meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2000, Pyramid joins an elite group of companies who have achieved world class quality within their organization. Meeting the ever-growing demand for the highest level of quality is vital to the future success of companies in all types of business. By achieving ISO 9001:2000 registration, Pyramid Inc. has demonstrated a commitment to the continuous improvement of our quality management system and to providing our customers with polyurethane belts and cord of the very highest quality. Click here to read more about our Quality Management System. Quality Management System Certified by Bureau Veritas Certification Following is a quote from our registrar. “We (Bureau Veritas Certification NA, Inc.) have audited the Quality Management System of Pyramid Inc. as of 11/27/2002 in accordance with the Quality Management System Standard ISO 9001:2000 and are pleased to announce their successful registration. In our opinion, the Quality Management System of Pyramid Inc. is in compliance with the standard and we hereby certify the system be registered to ISO 9001:2000”. Pyramid's Quality Inspection Procedures Pyramid Inc. takes quality very seriously. We have a comprehensive quality inspection program and we have added a complete description of this process to our new web site. Current News From the Manufacturing Sector For a report on current economic activity in the manufacturing center, follow the link to see the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. Click here to browse the articles.^0^10^";


s[18] = "Pyrathane® Materials - 70A^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/pm70a.php^Pyrathane® Materials - 70A...^Pyrathane® Materials 70A Download Spec Sheet PYRATHANE 70A is a polyether-based polyurethane which looks very much like our 83A PYRATHANE. 70A exhibits a very high coefficient of friction and in addition, is very lively and rubber-like. It is the softest PYRATHANE available. Belts of both flat and round cross sections can be manufactured of the 70A material. As the modulus of PYRATHANE 70A is considerably lower than our 83A material we would recommend an initial stretch of approximately 15%. The tension will still only be about half that of our 83A material at 10% stretch. Belts manufactured of PYRATHANE 70A are best suited to lower torque applications where the material's lower modulus and high coefficient of friction work well together. 70A is often used on applications having low torque DC drive systems, which can be very sensitive to bearing side load, and yet require a tacky belt to grip the pulleys properly. When considering PYRATHANE 70A for your application, most of the general information provided in our product brochure will be applicable, with the exception of the exerted tensions. Ambient operating temperature limits are -10° to +150° F Click here for Properties & Characteristics of 70A This material is a more specialized version of our PYRATHANE products family and therefore a modest upcharge is associated with it. This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform tests to determine the product's performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of the fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer.^0^10^";


s[19] = "Pyrathane® Materials - 83A^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/pm83a.php^Pyrathane® Materials - 83A...^Pyrathane Materials 83A Download Spec Sheet PYRATHANE 83A is a polyester-based polyurethane which is clear in coloration. It is extremely tough and durable, exhibiting high tensile strength as well as excellent abrasion resistance and flex life. Our PYRATHANE 83A has been specifically selected for drive belt applications. Pyramid has nearly forty years of experience with this material, and it has proven its superiority to other polyurethanes for most applications. Belts of both flat and round cross sections can be manufactured of Pyrathane 83A material. We recommend an initial stretch of approximately 10% which works well on most applications. Higher or lower stretch percentages can be utilized to increase or decrease the final belt tension. Moderate variations can be used with little effect on belt life. Click here for Properties & Characteristics of 83A Pyramid Inc. has other PYRATHANE materials available that are specifically designed for greater load carrying capacities, environments with ultraviolet light exposure, where static dissipation is desirable, etc. Please review our other specification sheets or contact us for further information. This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform tests to determine the product's performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of the fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer.^0^10^";


s[20] = "Pyrathane® Materials - 83ADP7^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/pm83adp7.php^Pyrathane® Materials - 83ADP7...^Pyrathane Materials 83ADP7 Download Spec Sheet PYRATHANE 83ADP7 is a polyether-based polyurethane which is identical in appearance to our 83A PYRATHANE. 83ADP7 is resistant to degradation due to ultraviolet light and in addition, better tolerates high humidity at elevated temperatures making it applicable for outdoor uses. Belts of both flat and round cross sections can be manufactured of the 83ADP7 material. As the modulus of PYRATHANE 83ADP7 is slightly lower than our 83A material, we would recommend an initial stretch of approximately 12-1/2% which is somewhat higher in order to compensate. This higher initial stretch will provide approximately the same tension as our 83A material at 10%. We find that 83ADP7 is especially well-suited for outside applications, even in subtropical and tropical areas, where other polyurethanes could not normally be used. When considering 83ADP7 for your application, and when an initial stretch of 12-1/2% is utilized, other general information provided in our product brochure will be applicable. Ambient operating temperature limits are -10° to +150° F Click here for Properties & Characteristics of 83ADP7 This material is a more specialized version of our PYRATHANE products family and therefore a modest upcharge is associated with it. This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform tests to determine the product's performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of the fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer.^0^10^";


s[21] = "Pyrathane® Materials - 83ASD^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/pm83asd.php^Pyrathane® Materials - 83ASD...^Pyrathane® Materials - 83ASD Download Spec Sheet PYRATHANE 83ASD is a polyester-based polyurethane which is identical in appearance to our 83A PYRATHANE. 83ASD is formulated to provide clean, permanent ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection and is humidity insensitive making it applicable for electronic component handling and other static intolerant applications. Belts of both flat and round cross sections can be manufactured of the 83ASD material. As the modulus of PYRATHANE 83ASD is slightly lower than our 83A material, we would recommend an initial stretch of approximately 12-1/2% which is somewhat higher in order to compensate. This higher initial stretch will provide approximately the same tension as our 83A material at 10%. When considering 83ASD for your application, and when an initial stretch of 12-1/2% is utilized, other general information provided in our product brochure will be applicable. Ambient operating temperature limits are -10° to +150° F Click here for Properties & Characteristics of 83ASD This material is a more specialized version of our PYRATHANE products family and therefore a modest upcharge is associated with it. This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform tests to determine the product's performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of the fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer.^0^10^";


s[22] = "Pyrathane® Materials - 88A^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/pm88a.php^Pyrathane® Materials - 88A...^Pyrathane® Materials - 88A Download Spec Sheet PYRATHANE 88A is a polyester based polyurethane which is identical in appearance to our 83A PYRATHANE.  88A is extremely tough and durable, exhibiting high tensile strength as well as excellent abrasion resistance and flex life that compares to our 83A.  Our PYRATHANE 88A has been specifically selected for drive applications that require a higher load carrying capacity while continuing to provide a good long flex life.  Pyramid has nearly forty years of experience with a variety of polyurethanes and is pleased to offer this new 88A durometer material. Belts of both flat and round cross section can be manufactured of the 88A material. While the modulus of PYRATHANE 88A is higher than our standard 83A material we recommend a similar initial stretch of approximately 10% which will provide increased drive if needed.  Higher or lower stretch percentages can be utilized to increase or decrease the final belt tension.  Moderate variations can be used with little effect on belt life. When considering 88A for your application, and when an initial stretch 10% is utilized, other general information provided in our product brochure will be applicable. Click here for Properties & Characteristics of 88A This material is a more specialized version of our PYRATHANE products family and therefore a modest upcharge is associated with it. This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform tests to determine the product's performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of the fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer.^0^10^";


s[23] = "Pyrathane® Materials - 92AE^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/pm92ae.php^Pyrathane® Materials - 92AE...^Pyrathane® Materials - 92AE Download Spec Sheet PYRATHANE 92AE is a polycaprolactone-based polyurethane which is clear in coloration. It is extremely tough and durable, exhibiting high tensile strength as well as excellent abrasion resistance. Because of greater abrasion resistance, PYRATHANE 92AE is especially well-suited for applications where higher amounts of wear might be expected. Belts of both flat and round configurations can be manufactured of this material. We recommend an initial stretch of approximately 7-1/2%, which works well on most applications. This stretch will provide approximately 50% more tension than our 83A material at 10%. Polyurethanes of higher durometers usually will exhibit shorter flex lives than their softer counterparts and our PYRATHANE 92AE is no exception. The stiffness of this material also dictates larger pulley diameters. Pyramid Inc. has materials available that have advantages such as higher co-efficients of friction or for use where static dissipation is desirable or where ultraviolet light is a concern. Ambient operating temperature limits are -10° to +150° F Click here for Properties & Characteristics of 92AE This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform tests to determine the product's performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of the fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer.^0^10^";


s[24] = "Pyrathane® Materials - Hytrel®^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/pmhytrel.php^Pyrathane® Materials - Hytrel®...^Pyrathane® Materials Hytrel® Download Spec Sheet Hytrel is a copolyester elastomer that demonstrates excellent low temperature flex characteristics as well as the ability to perform at a considerably higher temperature level than our standard 83A PYRATHANE. Hytrel has excellent resistance to a wider variety of chemicals allowing its use in applications urethanes could not tolerate. Belts of both flat and round configurations can be manufactured of the Hytrel material. As the modulus of Hytrel is considerably higher than our 83A material, we would recommend an initial stretch of approximately 5% which still provides more tension than our PYRATHANE 83A. Hytrel can sometimes provide necessary low temperature flexibility or chemical tolerance which may offset its poorer abrasion resistance. When considering Hytrel for your application, only the general information provided in our product brochure will be applicable. Please call us with any questions. Ambient operating temperature limits are -40 to +200 F Click here for Properties & Characteristics of Hytrel® This material is a more specialized version of our family of products and therefore a modest upcharge is associated with it. This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform tests to determine the product's performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of the fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer.^0^10^";


s[25] = "Pyramid's Privacy Policy^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/privacy.php^Documents - Pyramid's Privacy Policy...^Documents - Pyramid's Privacy Policy Pyramid Inc. is committed to protecting the privacy rights of visitors to this site, www.pyramidbelts.com. Pyramid Inc. does not disclose, give, sell, transfer or otherwise share any information site visitors provide with any third parties, unless required by law enforcement or statute. Information provided will only be used to fulfill product information requests, requests for current pricing or to assist in the design and development of products for a visitor's application.^0^10^";


s[26] = "Pyramid's Manufacturing Process^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/process.php^The Manufacturing Process...^The Manufacturing Process Pyramid Inc. utilizes only the finest polyurethane (urethane) elastomers selected specifically for drive belt applications. In-house tests are conducted on these elastomers prior to their acceptance and then again during processing so that we remain confident they meet our stringent requirements. We produce all of the extrusions that go into the making of Pyrathane® belts which is where the process begins. Polyurethane is extruded in the desired round or flat cross sectional shape using material which provides the desired physical properties. This extruded material is then cut to a specified length and the ends are thermally welded together. Our welding process molecularly bonds the cut material into an endless belt, producing welds that achieve tensile strengths that nearly match that of the base material. The last step in our process is the removal of a small bead of material which is formed around the belt's cross section during the welding process. This bead is ground away creating a small scuffed area which usually is only visibly detectable and does not effect the performance of the finished belt. Pyramid's quality inspection procedures Pyrathane® is Pyramid Inc.'s registered trade name for its polyurethane elastomer endless stretch belts and cord.^0^10^";


s[27] = "Pyrathane® Materials - Properties & Characteristics^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/properties.php^Properties & Characteristics...^Pyrathane® Materials - Properties & Characteristics. Best All-Around Materials Materials For Special Applications Designation 83A,  92AE,  88A, 83ADP7, 83ASD, 70A, Hytrel®, Recommended Initial Stretch, 10%, 7.5%, 10%, 12.5%, 12.5%, 15%, 5%, Shore A Hardness ASTM D 2240, 85±3, 93±4, 88 +/-3, 85±3, 82±3, 72±4, 92±3, Ultimate Tensile Strength In PSI ASTM D 412, 6000, 5900, 6000, 6000, 4300, 3500, 4000, ASTM D 638, Ultimate Elongation % ASTM D 412, 500, 500, 450, 550, 670, 700, 550, ASTM D 638, Tensile Modules In PSI ASTM D 412, At 100% Elongation, At 300% Elongation, 750, 1700, 1550, 3600, 1000, 2,500, 700, 1100, 740, 1160, 500, 800, ASTM D 638 at 5% 340 at 10% 530, Tear Strength ASTM D 624 / PLI Die "C", 500, 550, 600, 500, 370, 380, 580 ASTM D 1004 Temperature Range, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -10 to +150 F, -40 to +200 F Advantages High co-efficient of friction, excellent flex life and abrasion resistance. Higher torque carrying capacity. Higher torque carrying capacity and higher abrasion resistance. Resistance to Ultra Violet light and very high humidity. Static dissipative. Lively rubber-like properties. Greater temp range and wider chemical resistivity. Disadvantages (relative to our 83A material) Shorter flex life and lower co-efficient of friction. Lower coefficient of friction. Slightly lower modules and abrasion resistance. Slightly lower modulus and lower tensile strength. Lower torque carrying capacity and abrasion resistance. Poor abrasion resistance. We find that in most applications the 83A PYRATHANE is most suitable because of its high co-efficient of friction, excellent flex life and reasonable cost. However, in special applications where static dissipation, ultraviolet light resistance, softer feel or higher co-efficient of friction are required one of our other materials may be more suitable. This data is provided for general information and material comparison. The potential user should perform tests to determine the product's performance and suitability in the intended application. Final determination of the fitness of the product for any particular use is the responsibility of the buyer.^0^10^";


s[28] = "Pyramid's Quality Program Acceptance and Pre-Production Testing^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/quality.php^Quality Program Acceptance and Pre-Production Testing...^Quality Program Acceptance and Pre-Production Testing Acceptance criteria for the resins we use have been determined by performance history and production experience. These criteria are provided to resin suppliers and are certified by the supplier. If these criteria are met and the materials processed correctly, we are assured we will achieve the processability and functionality we need to meet customer and internal requirements. When review of resin supplier certifications determines that ordering criteria have been met, the resin lot is prepared for pre-acceptance testing. Pre-acceptance tests are not made for any particular job or company but are performed on new lots of material before they are accepted for use in making belts. When a new lot of material comes in, a certain amount is extruded and made into belts for test purposes. Test results are recorded in a custom-designed interface which not only calculates the PSI, but collects information relevant to that specific lot of resin. These pre-acceptance tests must meet certain criteria for the material to be accepted for production use. If the tests meet our specifications, the material is accepted by upper management and further tests are scheduled to determine the optimum temperature for welding material of that lot. Material is released for production extrusion only after being verified as meeting our tensile strength standards. Results of all pre-acceptance tests are saved in the database which contains all tensile strength tests. Process-Specific Checks Extrusion During extrusion, the cross sectional size of the extrudate is continuously measured by a laser micrometer as it exits the cooling bath. Dimensional tolerances have been established that meet or exceed the performance requirements for this type of product. Cutting: Length Checks Cutter operators are required to check cut belt lengths against a “check board” on a required frequency to assure that the cutter is functioning properly and belts are within the standard length tolerance. Welding: Visual Inspection of Welds While Pyramid has developed and uses a number of welders and welder designs, they all basically do the same thing. Welders have been designed and built to consistently provide the proper amount of heat, pressure and time to create a weld in the polyurethane that is close to matching the physical properties of the base extrudate. The shape and size of the weld flash (excess material created at the weld during the welding process) provides a visible indicator as to the quality of the welding operation. A belt from all welders is inspected at the beginning of each work period by the operator prior to going into full production. These startup belts are left for supervision to inspect, as well. During production, operators and supervisors make random checks throughout the welding process. Grinding After welding and further processing, belts are sent to the grinding area where the flash is removed. Each belt is individually inspected to see that the flash is the correct size and shape and if so the flash is removed by grinding so that the weld area is as close to the body size as is possible. Photographs of improper welds and flashes are posted in the grinding area to assist personnel in determining which belts are unacceptable. Unacceptable belts are placed in designated tubs for recycling. Pyramid's Quality Inspection Procedures There are two tests performed on every line item of every order prior to shipment. These tests are the quality assurance (Q.A.) check and the tensile strength test. Quality Assurance (QA) Checks Quality assurance tests are non-destructive tests of belt and extrudate dimensions and material compared to the specifications on the order. Round belts are measured for cross-section and length while flat belts are measured for thickness, width and length. For all cross-section or thickness and width readings, tests are performed on opposite sides of the belt to get an average reading for the entire belt. Length is calculated using a Diametape, a flexible ruler which is coiled inside the belt circumference and provides either the inside circumference of the belt or inside diameter, which is then converted to belt length. Belts over 62” cannot be measured by our Diametapes, but are measured using a measuring tape. These results are also fed into our database for further examination and analysis. All of the instruments used for measuring the belts are traceable to NIST standards. The Diametape and measuring tape are listed on our normal calibration schedule and the hand calipers used to measure cross section or thickness and width are verified every morning using an NIST standard plug gage.  A result of Pass or Fail is achieved for cross-section and length on round belts and for thickness, width and length on flat belts. A visual and tactile check assures that the belt is made from the correct material and any other special requirements are met (color, texture, etc.). Any belt that falls outside of our tolerance on any of the dimensions or that is made from the wrong material fails the check. An additional belt is tested to determine if the failure was a fluke or a problem with the order. Any failure must be reported to a supervisor and logged in the Internal Issues Log if it causes a job to be remade. Tensile Strength Tests Tensile strength tests are performed on belts which are complete and ready for shipment. When belts for an order have been counted in the shipping area, the appropriate number of sample belts are set aside from each line item for testing. This number of samples varies by the quantity of the line item from as few as one to fifteen or more. A tensile strength test is a destructive test performed to determine the strength of the weld or body of the finished belt. One end of the belt is looped over an apparatus that is hooked to a load cell which measures the amount of force being generated while the other end is looped over a pin on a motor shaft which is turning at a certain pre-defined speed. Because the weld is the weakest point, it is purposely made vulnerable during this procedure. (We also perform tests in the body of the belt to determine the tensile strength of the base material as necessary.) As the belt stretches, the load cell measures the tension on the belt and calculates the force being placed on the belt while a meter logs the peak tension. When the belt reaches the point of failure, the final reading is left on the meter and this number is entered into our custom-designed software to calculate the pounds of pressure per square inch (PSI) at which the belt finally broke as well as to collect other relevant information about the belt and the order to which it belongs. This information is stored in a database for further examination and analysis. Minimum tensile strength levels have been established for each Pyrathane material based upon many years of historical performance tests and field reports. Tensile test results will fall into one of three categories: acceptable, warning and unacceptable. A “warning” result is one that falls below our target but is still above our minimum. This warning result requires a supervisor be notified who must then enter their password into the computer for further tests to be performed. If the tensile strength of the belt falls below the minimum tensile level, top management must be notified. This “failure” result requires that the top management representative enter their password into the computer. The quality inspector cannot enter further test results until a password has been entered into the data collection interface, thereby assuring that the appropriate level of management will be involved when belts fall below our target tensile strengths. In either of the above cases, five more belts must be tested to determine if the warning or failure was a fluke or if there is a greater problem with the belts from this order. Based upon the information available, the appropriate person will make a determination on the status of the quality of the belts. The result of this could be anywhere from releasing the order if the warning or failure was a fluke to quarantining the belts for further testing to scrapping the order completely and remaking the entire order. Non-Conforming Material Disposition Non-conforming belts or extrudate will be immediately segregated from good products and the non-conforming material is brought to the attention of the supervisor or manager for final disposition. If you have questions or would like more information about Pyramid's quality assurance testing procedures, please contact us with your specific questions.^0^10^";


s[29] = "Round Belts^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/rbelts.php^Round Belts...^Round Belts Request a Quote for Round Belts Round Pyrathane ® belts can be manufactured in any size from .062 (1.57mm) through .562 (14.27mm) in cross section. We manufacture belts in fractional, decimal and millimeter equivalents as well as O-ring size cross sections. The Pyrathane belt size is designated by length rather than inside diameter. Our minimum length is 3-3/4 (95.25mm) in small cross sections. Larger cross section belts will have somewhat longer minimum lengths (see size chart). There is no maximum length limitation on the Pyrathane round belt. Round cross section Pyrathane belts will run satisfactorily in either vee or round bottom pulleys. Vee bottom pulleys will, however, provide a much more positive drive than will round bottom pulleys because of the wedging action of the round polyurethane in the vee pulley. Vee bottom pulleys should be designed with approximately a 36 degree inclusive angle and should be deep enough so that the belt will not run on the bottom. Figure 1. Round bottom pulleys may allow slippage in higher load situations which may or may not be desirable. Round bottom pulleys should be designed with a radius that matches the cross section of the belt being used. Figure 2. We generally recommend the Pyrathane belt be run under tension (see stretch recommendations); however, some applications may run satisfactorily when just the slack is taken up (under very little tension). An example would be when running in a vee groove where the wedging effect provides the driving grip. o. ring. o. rings. oring.^0^10^";


s[30] = "Round Cord^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/rcord.php^Round Cord...^Round Cord Request a Quote for Round Cord. Pyrathane round cord can be used open ended or welded endless, using our Handi-Weld belt welder, and has excellent flexibility, high tensile strength and remarkable abrasion resistance. Pyrathane round cord is manufactured by Pyramid Inc. from the finest polyurethane resins which have been selected based on physical properties that make them especially well suited for applications where durability is a necessity. This is the same polyurethane cord from which our Pyrathane belts are manufactured and is available in cross sectional diameters from .062 (1.57mm) up to .562 (14.27mm). Most fractional and metric equivalents as well as o-ring sizes are stocked in both our Pyrathane 83A and 92AE. In addition to these and other custom sizes between .062 (1.57mm) and .562(14.27mm), more specialized materials and other durometers can be manufactured if required. Ambient Operating Temperature Limits Are -10 to +150 F (23.3 – 65.6 C) Pyrathane materials will operate in temperatures below -10° F (23.3 C); however, if allowed to rest, they take a set which is difficult to overcome and may indeed cause fracturing upon start up. For applications with an ambient temperature outside of the above range, Pyramid Inc. has other Pyrathane compounds which may be more suitable than those listed here. We also have materials available that are specifically designed for outdoor use or for environments with ultraviolet light exposure or for applications where static dissipation is desirable. o ring, o rings oring^0^10^";


s[31] = "Design & Engineering Aids - Measurement - Round Diameter^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/rdiam.php^Measurement Terminology...Round Diameter^Design & Engineering Aids - Measurement - Round Diameter Click here to download Green Outside Diameter (OD): Distance from outside of belt through center of outside of belt. Blue Inside Diameter (ID): Distance from inside of belt through center to inside of belt. Red Pitch Diameter (PD) or Centerline Diameter: Distance from centerline of belt through center to centerline of belt. Measurement Terminology. Cross Section or Cross Sectional Diameter.^0^10^";


s[32] = "Pyramid's RoHS Compliance^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/rohscomp.php^RoHS Compliance...^Documents - RoHS Compliance Click here to download PDF. March 1, 2005. Regarding the European Union RoHS Directive: Dear customer, this document pertains to any Pyrathane round or flat belts or Pyrathane round or flat extrudate produced by Pyramid Inc.  for your company. Pyramid Inc. is unable to analyze purchased resins but has obtained assurances from our resin providers stating that they do not intentionally add Polybrominated Biphehyls (PBBs) or Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) during their manufacturing process. They also indicate, to the best of their knowledge, their suppliers do not use these substances in the manufacture of their products. All of these providers state that while they do not analyze for these substances they are confident their resins will comply with required levels as they are understood at this time. It should be noted that Pyramid Incorporated makes no chemical addition to these listed materials. These statements are applicable to Pyrathane® 83A, 83ADP7, 92AE and 70A materials as well as the Hytrel® 4056, all in their non-pigmented natural coloration. Sincerely, Pyramid Inc. Susan S. Fortune, President/CEO. This statement is based on current knowledge and information provided by resin suppliers. Pyramid makes no warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection iwth any use of this information. Belts of the highest quality. ISO 9001:2000 Certified. Service no less than exceptional. P.O. Box 200, 522 North Ninth Avenue East. Newton, Iowa, 50208-0200. (641) 792-2405 Fax (641) 792-2478 E-mail: sales@pyramidbelts.com www.pyramidbelts.com^0^10^";


s[33] = "Pyramid's Stretch Recommendations^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/stretchrec.php^Stretch Recommendations...^Stretch Recommendations Pyramid generally recommends that belts manufactured of Pyrathane® 83A durometer be engineered with 10% initial stretch. When the Pyrathane 83A durometer belt is installed with 10% stretch, it will exert approximately 200 lbs. of tension per square inch of cross section of the belt. However, within the first 24 to 48 hours of static or running application, the tension will drop to approximately half the initial tension (approximately 100 lbs. per square inch of cross section) and remain substantially constant thereafter. We find that in most applications the 83A Pyrathane is most suitable because of its higher co-efficient of friction and its excellent flex life. However, in applications where a greater torque carrying capacity is required, the 92A Pyrathane may be more suitable. Pyramid generally recommends that belts manufactured of Pyrathane 92A durometer be engineered with 7-1/2% initial stretch. When the Pyrathane 92A durometer belt is installed with 7-1/2% stretch, it will exert approximately 300 lbs. of tension per square inch of cross section of the belt. Within 24 to 48 hours of static or running application, the tension will drop to approximately half the initial tension (approximately 150 lbs. per square inch of cross section) and remain substantially constant thereafter. The tension decay that is experienced with the Pyrathane belt is present in all polyurethane to some extent and is predictable. The tension after the belt has taken its set is what is termed the resultant tension. This resultant tension is what we rely on to actually drive the application and it is important that it be adequate to transmit the torque desired while maintaining positive tension on the slack side of the drive belt. Therefore the belts are typically loaded with more initial tension than is required or desirable, but this tension decays by approximately 50% rather rapidly and normally causes no ill effects. Flex Life of PYRATHANE Belts The flex life of both Pyrathane belts and cord is directly related to the combination of many aspects of each application over which Pyramid Inc. has no control, such as pulley diameters and center distances, rpm's, cross sectional dimensions, belt configurations, ambient temperature, exposure to environmental contaminates, ultraviolet light, humidity and many others. Because of this, the flex life of a Pyrathane belt on an application while usually very good is impossible to predict. We recommend that users test a number of prototype belts under the same conditions in which the belt will be expected to operate to determine its suitability for the proposed application. Pyramid Inc. assumes no responsibility for any application.^0^10^";


// 10.07.10 - Jamie Carlock - Per Sue Fortune, rewriting this to exclude a few people.
// s[34] = "Meet Pyramid's Team^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/team.php^Meet Our Team...^Meet Our Team We thought you might like to meet some of our team members. They are here to assist you in selecting the proper belt and to answer any questions you might have. Our company was founded in 1967 by Thomas R. Smith. His goals were simple: produce the finest polyurethane drive belts money could buy and provide exceptional service. Even though Tom is no longer with us, we continue to put every effort into doing just that. Give us a call. You will find our team members continue to be one hundred percent committed to these goals. Thomas R. Smith Founder and former Chairman 1909-2001. Susan Fortune, President and CEO Part of the Team since 1973. Joel Provin, Vice President Manufacturing, Part of the Team since 1973. Shaun Fortune, Vice President Administration, Part of the Team since 1995. Todd Brown, Sales/Advertising, Part of the Team since 1989. Robin Dungan, Administrative Data Processing, Part of the Team since 1998. Sara Guthrie, Administrative Assistant, Part of the Team since 2004.^0^10^";

s[34] = "Meet Pyramid's Team^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/team.php^Meet Our Team...^Meet Our Team We thought you might like to meet some of our team members. They are here to assist you in selecting the proper belt and to answer any questions you might have. Our company was founded in 1967 by Thomas R. Smith and his son, Thomas R. Smith, Jr. Their goals were simple: produce the finest polyurethane drive belts money could buy and provide exceptional service and we continue to put every effort into doing just that. Give us a call. You will find our team members continue to be one hundred percent committed to these goals. Thomas R. Smith Founder and former Chairman 1909-2001. Susan Fortune, President and CEO Part of the Team since 1973. Todd Brown, Sales/Advertising, Part of the Team since 1989. Robin Dungan, Administrative Data Processing, Part of the Team since 1998. Sara Guthrie, Administrative Assistant, Part of the Team since 2004.^0^10^";


s[35] = "Tension & Relaxation Data^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/tensionrelax.php^Tension & Relaxation Data...^Tension & Relaxation Data Initial Tension and Relaxation Data Pyramid recommends that belts produced from our Pyrathane materials be engineered to a length that will provide a given amount of stretch when installed on the application.  This percentage of stretch varies from material to material.  Stretch recommendations can be found on our Properties and Characteristics page.  The percentage of stretch applied to a belt is arrived at by taking into consideration the tension relaxation that is expected and determining how much resultant tension, measured in pounds of tension, will be required to drive the application properly. The tension relaxation (also called tension decay) that is experienced with the Pyrathane belt is present in all polyurethane (urethane) to some extent and is predictable. The tension after the belt has taken its set is what is termed the resultant tension. This resultant tension is what we rely on to actually drive the application and it is important that it be adequate to transmit the torque desired while maintaining positive tension on the slack side of the drive belt.  Therefore the belts are typically loaded with more tension than is required, knowing that this tension will relax or decay by approximately 50%.  Tension begins to drop rapidly immediately upon installation, losing approximately 30% in the first hour, 10% more after 24 hours then another 10% over the next number of days.  at which time the tension will have leveled off to a stable condition and remain substantially constant for the remainder of its working life. Belt lengths recommended by Pyramid Inc. take into consideration this tension relaxation or decay An example would be when the Pyrathane 83A durometer belt is installed with 10% stretch, initial tension will be approximately 200 lbs. of tension per square inch of cross section of the belt.  However, within the first several days of static or running application, the tension will relax to approximately half the initial tension (approximately 100 lbs. per square inch of cross section) and remain substantially constant thereafter. A second example would when the Pyrathane 92A durometer belt is installed with 7-1/2% stretch, initial tension will be approximately 300 lbs. of tension per square inch of cross section of the belt.  And again, within several days of static or running application, the tension will drop to approximately half the initial tension (approximately 150 lbs. per square inch of cross section) and remain substantially constant thereafter. Flex Life of PYRATHANE Belts The flex life of both Pyrathane belts and cord is directly related to the combination of many aspects of each application over which Pyramid Inc. has no control, such as pulley diameters and center distances, rpm's, cross sectional dimensions, belt configurations, ambient temperature, exposure to environmental contaminates, ultraviolet light, humidity and many others. Because of this, the flex life of a Pyrathane belt on an application while usually very good is impossible to predict. We find that in the majority of applications our 83A Pyrathane is most suitable.  It combines a high co-efficient of friction, high abrasion resistance and has an excellent flex life. However, in more specialized applications, such a requirement for higher load carrying capacity, static dissipation, ultraviolet light resistance or where a greater torque carrying capacity is required, one of our other Pyrathane materials may be more suitable. We recommend that users test a number of prototype belts under the same conditions in which the belt will be expected to operate to determine its suitability for the proposed application. Pyramid Inc. assumes no responsibility for any application.^0^10^";


s[36] = "Documents - Pyrathane® Belt and Cord Lifetime Warranty^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/warranty.php^Pyrathane® Belt and Cord Lifetime Warranty...^Documents - Pyrathane® Belt and Cord Lifetime Warranty Pyramid Inc. hereby warrants its belts and cord to be free from defects in materials, manufacture and workmanship for the lifetime of the belt or cord. Pyramid Inc. agrees to furnish the purchaser without charge, F.O B. 522 N. 9th Ave. E., Newton, Iowa, any belt or cord manufactured by Pyramid Inc. proven to be defective, provided the purchaser gives Pyramid Inc. immediate notice in writing and our examination proves the claim that such materials or parts were defective when furnished. Other than the above, there are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof. Consequential damages of any sort are wholly excluded. The liability of Pyramid Inc. will be limited to the replacement of any defective part. All installation costs relative to any warranted part will be at the expense of the purchaser. The warranties specified above do not cover, and Pyramid Inc. makes no warranties which extend to, damage to these products due to deterioration or wear occasioned by chemicals, abrasion or corrosion; purchaser's misapplication, abuse, alteration, belt welds, operation or maintenance; abnormal conditions of temperature or dirt; or use of the belt or cord in an otherwise improper manner. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. Pyramid Inc. Susan Fortune, President^0^10^";


s[16] = "Welded Belts Versus Molded Belts^http://www.pyramidbelts.com/weldmold.php^Often times our customers inquire as to the strength of the weld of our products...^Documents - Welded Belts Versus Molded Belts Often times our customers inquire as to the strength of the weld of our products.  We would like to provide some background as to why we, at Pyramid Inc., believe extruded and welded drive belts are superior to their molded counterparts. When Pyramid was founded in 1967, we provided both molded and extruded products to customers.  We continued to manufacture products using both methods until selling our molding equipment in early 1987.  During those 20 years, Pyramid experimented rather extensively with injection molded polyurethane drive belts and found them to lack the quality of an extruded/welded belt.  There are several important reasons for this.  First and foremost, in the molding process, molten material is introduced under pressure to a relatively cold mold.  Polyurethane in its molten state would be approximately 400° Fahrenheit, while the mold is at a relatively cold temperature in the area of 100° Fahrenheit.  As the molten material is forced into the mold, the material travels around the o-ring configuration in the shape of a “C”, traveling in both directions from the gate or entrance into the o-ring.  As the molten material travels around the mold, its leading edge is continuing to be exposed to the cold surfaces as well as picking up any contaminants that might be present in the mold.  There is also generally mold release present to facilitate the removal of the part from the mold.  The combination of this cooling effect of the leading edge of the molten material plus any debris or mold release that is present can cause a poor or nonexistent molecular bond of the materials where they meet which is called the “knit line”.  The knit line is the weak link in an injection molded drive belt.  Some molders have designed molds with multiple gates which may be somewhat beneficial but does create multiple knit lines.  Another point of concern is the area of the belt at the gate.  As the molten material is forced into the mold through a relatively small port or gate, there is turbulence created at the gate which can also create weak links in a drive belt.  Because of the great amount of flexural stresses present in drive belt applications, these weak links are often failure points. Pyramid manufactures drive belts through the extrusion/welding method by first producing long lengths of extruded cord stock.  This cord stock is then cut to the desired length just prior to welding and handled so as to keep the freshly exposed cut ends clean.  These lengths are then loaded into a welding device that exposes the freshly cut, clean ends to a heat source that returns the material to its molten state.  Once that material has reached that molten state, the ends are immediately brought together to create a bond, or weld, and then allowed to solidify in that condition.  Using this method, the cut ends of the cord are not cooled by touching any foreign object or contaminated by mold releases or debris prior to or during the welding process.  Therefore, we have absolutely clean molten material being brought together which allows the molecules to fully intermingle at the joint.  This welding process creates a joint that possesses between 85-95% of the strength of the base cord. In addition, we conducted side-by-side tests of both molded belts as well as extruded/welded belts in our facility, manufactured of the same resin.  The results of these tests substantiated our belief that an extruded and welded belt’s abrasion resistance far surpassed that of a molded product.  After several weeks of constant running, the extruded/welded belt showed no signs of abrasion or wear.  The injection molded product showed a noticeable amount of abrasion. It should be noted that Pyramid’s entire business is, and has been, based on drive belts.  We utilize manufacturing methods that have historically proven to be the best at manufacturing these belts and believe our customers expect and deserve the very best drive belt in terms of wearability and quality.  While molded belts may be cheaper, it has been demonstrated that they do not measure up to our standards. Sincerely, Susan S. Fortune President/CEO PYRAMID INC. o ring, o rings, oring^0^10^";