Thursday, 17 December 2015
First Year Update
Friday, 20 November 2015
Poly V - Multi Rib Belts
Monday, 16 November 2015
Warehouse Extended Storage and New Lighting
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Should we always follow the crowd?
Thursday, 20 August 2015
Thermoweldable Belts – which one do I need?
As an option our extruded round belt can be reinforced by tensile cords, this product will deliver even greater traction force.
As an option our Pentagon and Coated V-Belt can be reinforced with tensile cords, to deliver even more traction.
Friday, 31 July 2015
Dual Drive Double Sided (Hexagonal) V belts
Monday, 27 July 2015
Chain Drives - What to Consider
Thursday, 16 July 2015
We’ve got it covered……Steigentech Rubber Flooring Rolls.
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Industrial Rubber Sheeting and Matting - what one?
Friday, 26 June 2015
Steigentech Double-Sided Timing Belt
Those belts are well suited for contra-rotating drives (such as Lawn & Garden Machinery) thanks to their double symmetrical or overlapping opposite teeth.
The Steigentech Double – Sided Timing Belt will allow high load-carrying power and smooth running operation.
From both sides equal power is transmitted thanks to our perfect combination of best chloroprene and fiber grade materials, our rubber teeth compound offers tooth pitch matching and high wear resistance as well as vibration resistance.
On both sides of the teeth our special polyamide cover fabric will provide minimal friction, our cover fabric will allow perfect positive engagement with pulleys while ensuring wear and abrasion resistance.
• We can produce our double-sided timing belts in 2 arrangements: symmetrical or overlapping, please consult us
• Temperature range from -30°C up to +80°C
• Moderate resistance to common oils, good resistance to heat and cold environment
• Low noise, high speed ratio, high belt speed
• Meets RoHS and REACH requirements
• Includes: D3M, D5M, D8M, D14M and DS5M, DS8M, DS14M
Friday, 13 March 2015
Measuring Your V Belt
However the likely hood is that when your belt fails this type of gauge will not be in your tool box the best thing to use is a simple cloth tape measure – do not use a steel tape measure.
If neither the length gauge nor cloth tape are to hand another option is to wrap string around the belt, then measure the string length.
Friday, 6 March 2015
From a Hoover to a Tractor
- A reduced belt thickness - allowing the use of smaller diameter pulleys.
- Lighter and more compact drives are acheivable.
- Centre distances are reduced.
- Space can be saved without pokwer loss.
- Smooth Running.
- No belt turnover.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Milestones
- · Convincing my wife that I hadn’t gone mad when I decided to do this.
- · Taking the keys to the unit.
- · Getting the warehouse racking set up.
- · Employing Tommy as our first warehouse assistant.
- · Convincing the wife (again) to be non-paid part time assistant and cleaner and that this was the only way she would get to see me awake for a few months.
- · Receiving and setting up our timing belt slitting machine.
- · Receiving our first shipment of Steigentech belts and Diamond chain- more to follow.
- · Going live to the World Wide Web.
- · Cutting our first timing belts with our new machine.
- · Receiving our first order.
- · First collection by UPS.
Our New sign…
Friday, 20 February 2015
An exciting week.
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Getting the best from your Roller Chain
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
We have gone live.
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Timing Belt- Perfect Timing
Thursday, 5 February 2015
SAPPHIRE ROLLER CHAIN ARRIVES.
Monday, 2 February 2015
Why choose Diamond Sapphire® Chain?
Sunday, 1 February 2015
V- Belts –Two Questions.
- Large
range of speeds available.
- Belt
drives are less expensive than chain drives for low horsepower and low
ratio applications.
- Belts
require no lubrication.
- Single
belt drives will accept more misalignment than chain drives.
- Belt
drives will cushion shock loads.
- Belts will slip when overloaded, thus preventing damage to shafts, bearings and other machine parts.
- Always
tension the belt to the manufactures recommended tension.
- Check
the belt tension frequently during the first 24 to 48 hours of run-in
operation.
- Maintain
pulley alignment while tensioning the drive.
- Make
V-belt drive inspections periodically checking belt tension.
- Keep
all belts free from foreign material.
- Over-tension/Under- tension of belts will lead to reduced belt and bearing life.
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Looking after your V Belt…it’s more than a piece of rubber.
- Improperly tensioned belts are one of the most — if not THE most — common reason for premature belt failure. For optimum life and power transmission always follow the manufacturer’s installation and tensioning procedures.
- Do not use a belt beyond its capacity or for an application other than specified by the equipment manufacturer, if you do premature failure may occur.
- Do not modify a belt, its quality and performance will deteriorate.
- Keep a clean drive. If water, oil, chemicals, or dirt stick to a belt or its pulley the power transmission capacity will decline- always make sure the drive is kept clean.
- Make sure you select the correct belt for your application, Section, Power & Environment make a big difference …if in doubt ask.
- Before replacing a belt, check the drive for alignment, worn or pitted pulleys, worn shafts and bearings.
- Never Force a belt over the pulley with a screwdriver or bar, doing so will cause damage to the belt and result in premature failure.
- Do not put weight on, or bend a belt forcibly to fit it or transport it – doing so will result in defects that will affect the life of the belt.
- If you are storing a belt/belts do so in low humidity and a temperature range of -10C to +40C. Never expose a belt to direct sunlight.
- If the belt is slipping, running hot, or squeaking check the tension.

Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Who are STEIGENTECH ?
I guess many of you will be asking that question….. let me explain why Drive Parts Direct have partnered with this newname in the UK PT market place.
Steigentech stands for “rising technology” and for more than two decades the company and its brand has been established throughout Asia, Africa and the America’s -they believe in a people orientated business and have grown with this philosophy and by offering a value for money product range, they also believe that now is the right time to enter the UK market.
Some of you who know me, will know that I have strong beliefs in business relationships that are built on people, service and value for money, I believe that in partnership with Steigentech we at Drive Parts Direct will be offering an alternative product that works, products that are manufacturedto give an acceptable quality and features you would expect– but with a sensible cost that will suit your budget.
Why Steigentech?
The wealth of knowledge I have gained, over the years, has led me to recognize a market opportunity, for an affordable product range, which satisfies the vast majority of PT requirements. I have seen the factories, and have full confidence that the product is reliable, and offers great value for money.
I was also aware that customers now want the convenience of purchasing these products from the comfort of their homes, offices, or out-and-about; using PCs, laptops, tablets and phones – and they want this available to them 24/7!
With all these factors in mind, I decided to seize the moment and launch Drive Parts Direct, I believe that in Steigentech I have found the perfect “fit”.
Why not give us a try, we won’t disappoint.