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April 28, 2025

Why D&D Timing Belts Are the Smarter Choice—for End Users, OEMs, and Distributors

Timing belts rarely get much attention. They’re not flashy, they don’t have brand billboards, and most people don’t think about them until something breaks. But when a timing belt fails, everything stops. That’s why more people are choosing D&D—because we take timing belts seriously.

D&D Elite Timing Belts are engineered and manufactured in our own tier-one, vertically integrated facility. That’s not just a fancy way of saying “we make our own belts”—it means we control the entire process from start to finish.

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From raw rubber to final inspection, every belt is made using Generation 3 manufacturing, resulting in belts that consistently offer better flexibility, stronger heat and oil resistance, and longer operational life.

These are not your average timing belts.

Built to Outperform

Whether it’s driving a vehicle 80,000 miles or enduring over a million steps on a commercial treadmill, timing belts need to last. An OEM customer that's a leader in the fitness equipment industry required a belt that could withstand 500,000 steps. After testing our Elite Timing Belts, they reached 1.2 million steps—and the belts were still running. That’s more than performance; that’s reliability you can count on.

Made for Demanding Industries

D&D belts are built to perform in high-load, high-speed environments—from automotive manufacturing and agriculture to food processing, poultry houses, and industrial packaging systems. When a timing belt degrades under heat or friction, equipment falls out of sync, motors work harder, and failures become costly. That’s why our belts are trusted in harsh conditions where uptime matters most.

Inventory That Keeps Your Business Moving

Distributors and resellers need more than just good belts—they need inventory they can count on. That’s where D&D sets itself apart. We stock over 24,000 timing belts and more than 4,500 unique mold sizes, including rubber and urethane, aramid, steel-core, single-sided, and double-sided options. When customers can’t find a specific belt anywhere else, they often turn to D&D. And we usually have it.

That kind of availability makes you the hero when equipment is down and time is ticking. It’s the difference between a lost customer and a loyal one.

Why Distributors and OEMs Choose D&D

Let’s face it—there are a lot of belt brands on the market. Gates may be the most recognized name, but distributors and OEMs come to D&D because we deliver the same tier-one quality without the name-brand markup. Plus, our same-day shipping on 98% of orders means faster turnaround and fewer headaches.

We don’t just ship boxes—we support our partners with personalized technical help, product cross-referencing, and co-branded marketing tools to help drive sales. Our vertical integration means stable pricing, consistent availability, and belts you can count on—without relying on third-party suppliers.

Timing Belts That Support Preventative Maintenance

For end users and maintenance professionals, timing belts are key to preventative maintenance. Whether you’re replacing belts every 60,000 to 80,000 miles or rotating them out in a busy conveyor system, reliability matters. D&D Timing Belts are engineered to reduce downtime, prevent callbacks, and keep your operations running smoothly.

Once you install a D&D belt, you’ll understand why our customers don’t go back to the big brands. The performance speaks for itself.

Ready to Stock or Use a Better Belt?

Whether you’re looking for timing belts to stock in your warehouse, belts to use in manufacturing equipment, or a reliable source for high-performance timing belts, D&D Global has what you need.

Because when the belt matters, you want the one that won’t let you—or your customers—down.

 

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