BRECOflex CO., L.L.C has an outstanding line of stock pulleys made of aluminum. However, if you require any other material or a special finish this can be done through BRECOflex as well. The following describes some of the most common materials and finishes. Please contact Applications Engineering to learn more.
Pulley Materials
Material
Characteristics
Aluminum
Suitable for moderate power transmission
Light weight / reduced rotational inertia
Moderate chemical and corrosion resistance
Standard material for stock pulleys
Steel
Suitable for high power transmission
Durable
Limited chemical and corrosion resistance
Aesthetic material
Stainless Steel
Suitable for high power transmission
Durable
Meets FDA regulations
Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance
Aesthetic material
Delrin
Suitable for high power transmission
Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance
Non-metallic Stainless steel flanges recommended
Pulley Finishes
Treatment
Material
Characteristics
Anodized
Aluminum Pulleys
Increased chemical and corrosion resistance
Available in natural, black, or colored
Limited increase of surface hardness
Aesthetic treatment
Hard Anodized
Aluminum Pulleys
Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance
Increased surface hardness
For abrasive environments
Stainless steel flanges recommended
Black Oxide
Steel Pulleys
Increased chemical and corrosion resistance
Aesthetic treatment
Zinc plated
Steel Pulleys
Increased corrosion resistance
Chromate
Steel Pulleys
Increased chemical and corrosion resistance
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