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MPN8M-1040-30
SKUPIX-TMG-8M1040
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PIX-Torque HTD Synchronous Timing Belt — Pitch 8M (8M-1040-30 / 30mm Width) is an industrial spare component used for Automated pouch packaging, vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS), and cartoning machines. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies and sources PIX spare parts for maintenance engineers, plant operators, and procurement teams in Kenya and East Africa. Before ordering, verify the manufacturer part number (MPN), voltage/pressure specifications, and equipment compatibility.

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STARNEX SKU:PIX-TMG-8M1040
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PIX-Torque HTD Synchronous Timing Belt — Pitch 8M (8M-1040-30 / 30mm Width)

Available on request·Enterprise Road, Nairobi Industrial Area·Same-day Nairobi dispatch
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PIX-Torque HTD Synchronous Timing Belt — Pitch 8M (8M-1040-30 / 30mm Width) is an industrial spare component used for Automated pouch packaging, vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS), and cartoning machines. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies and sources PIX spare parts for maintenance engineers, plant operators, and procurement teams in Kenya and East Africa. Before ordering, verify the manufacturer part number (MPN), voltage/pressure specifications, and equipment compatibility.

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STARNEX SKU:PIX-TMG-8M1040
Availability:Available to Order
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01 · Technical overview

Functional engineering application

The PIX-Torque HTD Synchronous Timing Belt — Pitch 8M (8M-1040-30 / 30mm Width) (MPN: 8M-1040-30) is built for continuous-duty industrial piping, holding pressure, temperature, and cycling loads in factory installations across Kenya and East Africa.

Key technical advantages
Curvilinear HTD 8M tooth geometry provides uniform stress distribution and resists tooth shear
Positive slip-free mechanical engagement maintains perfect synchronization between driven shafts
High-modulus fiberglass cords eliminate elongation and re-tensioning requirements
High mechanical efficiency of up to 98% reduces electrical energy consumption compared to V-belts
Tough woven nylon tooth cover lowers friction, reduces acoustic noise, and prevents tooth wear
Operates with significantly lower belt tension than friction V-belts, reducing bearing wear
High linear speed capability up to 50 m/s for high-speed automated packaging machinery
Resistant to mineral oils, atmospheric moisture, and ambient temperatures up to +100 °C
Target equipment applications
Automated pouch packaging, vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS), and cartoning machinesBeverage bottling lines, rotary cappers, and high-speed labeling carouselsCNC machine tool axes, positioning tables, and pick-and-place gantry robotsIndustrial textile printing machinery, dyeing machines, and knitting equipmentPharmaceutical blister packaging and tablet packaging machinesCommercial bakery dough laminators, dividing machines, and conveyor synchronizers

Quotation & fulfilment

AvailabilityAvailable to order
Pickup locationEnterprise Rd, Nairobi
Dispatch windowSame day
Tax invoiceKRA E-TIMS ready
02 · Datasheet

Parametric technical attributes

8M-1040-30 technical parameters
PIX 8M-1040-30
IDENTIFICATION
Component TypePIX-Torque HTD Synchronous Timing Belt — Pitch 8M (8M-1040-30 / 30mm Width)
Manufacturer / BrandPIX
Part Number (MPN)8M-1040-30
Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)PIX-TMG-8M1040
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
ManufacturerPIX Transmissions Ltd
Product LinePIX-Torque® HTD Synchronous Timing Belts
Tooth Profile SystemCurvilinear HTD (High Torque Drive) Profile
Tooth Pitch8.0 mm (0.315 in)
Pitch Length (Lp)1040.0 mm (40.94 in)
Belt Width30.0 mm (1.18 in)
Number of Teeth130 Teeth
Total Belt Thickness6.0 mm (0.236 in)
Tooth Height3.4 mm (0.134 in)
Base Elastomer CompoundHigh-Grade Polychloroprene Synthetic Rubber
Tooth Facing FabricTough Low-Friction Woven Polyamide (Nylon)
Mechanical EfficiencyUp to 98% Power Transmission Efficiency
Min. Recommended Pulley22 Teeth (56.02 mm Pitch Diameter)
CONSTRUCTION & CONNECTION
Tensile Cord MaterialHelically Wound High-Modulus Fiberglass Cords
PERFORMANCE & RATINGS
Temperature Range-20 °C to +100 °C (-4 °F to +212 °F)
COMPLIANCE & STANDARDS
Manufacturing StandardsISO 13050, ISO 5296, DIN 7721
COMPLIANCE & LOGISTICS
Stock AvailabilityIn Stock — Enterprise Rd, Nairobi
KRA Tax StatusOfficial KRA E-TIMS Tax Invoice Available
03 · Compatibility

System fitment & verified replacements

Verified interchangeable models

No direct alternative model currently catalogued.Send your machinery brand, thread size, and operating parameters to our technical sales team to verify a compatible replacement part.

Commonly installed on equipment from

Gates (PowerGrip HTD)Optibelt (OMEGA)ContiTech (Synchrobelt)Megadyne (Isoran)BandoMitsuboshi
04 · Frequently asked

Common questions on this part

'8M' indicates an 8.0 mm curvilinear tooth pitch. '1040' denotes the belt pitch length in millimeters. '30' specifies the belt width in millimeters (30 mm). Dividing 1040 by 8 gives exactly 130 teeth.

HTD timing belts require no lubrication, produce zero metal-on-metal wear or oil contamination, run significantly quieter, handle higher linear speeds (up to 50 m/s), and do not stretch, making them ideal for hygienic food and beverage plants.

No. HTD 8M belts feature curved (curvilinear) teeth designed exclusively for HTD 8M profile pulleys. Running an 8M belt on trapezoidal pulleys causes severe tooth interference, rapid wear, and premature tooth shear.

No. Because PIX-Torque belts utilize high-modulus fiberglass tension members, they experience virtually zero stretch during their operational lifespan. Once properly tensioned during installation, they remain in tension until replacement.

Yes. STARNEX supplies matching cast iron and steel HTD 8M timing pulleys in pilot bore and taper-lock bush styles for easy installation across Kenya.

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