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.
PIX-Torque HTD Synchronous Timing Belt — Pitch 8M (8M-1040-30 / 30mm Width)
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.
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.
Quotation & fulfilment
Parametric technical attributes
| PIX 8M-1040-30 | |
| IDENTIFICATION | |
| Component Type | PIX-Torque HTD Synchronous Timing Belt — Pitch 8M (8M-1040-30 / 30mm Width) |
| Manufacturer / Brand | PIX |
| Part Number (MPN) | 8M-1040-30 |
| Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) | PIX-TMG-8M1040 |
| TECHNICAL PARAMETERS | |
| Manufacturer | PIX Transmissions Ltd |
| Product Line | PIX-Torque® HTD Synchronous Timing Belts |
| Tooth Profile System | Curvilinear HTD (High Torque Drive) Profile |
| Tooth Pitch | 8.0 mm (0.315 in) |
| Pitch Length (Lp) | 1040.0 mm (40.94 in) |
| Belt Width | 30.0 mm (1.18 in) |
| Number of Teeth | 130 Teeth |
| Total Belt Thickness | 6.0 mm (0.236 in) |
| Tooth Height | 3.4 mm (0.134 in) |
| Base Elastomer Compound | High-Grade Polychloroprene Synthetic Rubber |
| Tooth Facing Fabric | Tough Low-Friction Woven Polyamide (Nylon) |
| Mechanical Efficiency | Up to 98% Power Transmission Efficiency |
| Min. Recommended Pulley | 22 Teeth (56.02 mm Pitch Diameter) |
| CONSTRUCTION & CONNECTION | |
| Tensile Cord Material | Helically Wound High-Modulus Fiberglass Cords |
| PERFORMANCE & RATINGS | |
| Temperature Range | -20 °C to +100 °C (-4 °F to +212 °F) |
| COMPLIANCE & STANDARDS | |
| Manufacturing Standards | ISO 13050, ISO 5296, DIN 7721 |
| COMPLIANCE & LOGISTICS | |
| Stock Availability | In Stock — Enterprise Rd, Nairobi |
| KRA Tax Status | Official KRA E-TIMS Tax Invoice Available |
System fitment & verified replacements
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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.
