Timing Belt Material | High-temperature engine environments | Industry: Standard rubber (ASTM D2000 Class 1) Base: Heat-resistant (Class 2 ▲, 150°C) Advanced: Reinforced (Class 3 ▲▲, 200°C) | Base: Resists oil exposure ▲ Advanced: Extreme heat resistance ▲▲ | Base: Higher cost than standard ▲ Advanced: Most expensive ▲▲ |
Tensioner Mechanism | Maintaining belt tension over time | Industry: Basic spring (ISO 9001) Base: Dual-spring (▲, ±5% tension stability) Advanced: Hydraulic (▲▲, ±1% stability) | Base: Reduced slippage ▲ Advanced: Smoother operation ▲▲ | Base: Requires periodic checks ▲ Advanced: Complex installation ▲▲ |
Idler Pulley Construction | Guiding and tensioning the belt | Industry: Plastic (ISO 3095) Base: Reinforced plastic (▲, 10,000 RPM) Advanced: Full metal (▲▲, 15,000 RPM) | Base: Lighter weight ▲ Advanced: Longer lifespan ▲▲ | Base: Less durable under high RPM ▲ Advanced: Heavier, may require space ▲▲ |
Adjustment System | Manual/automatic tension adjustments | Industry: Manual only Base: Manual + tension monitoring (▲) Advanced: Smart electronic (▲▲, real-time sensors) | Base: Alerts for adjustments ▲ Advanced: Auto-corrects tension ▲▲ | Base: Limited to visual checks ▲ Advanced: Requires electronic interface ▲▲ |
Compatibility | Fit for specific engine models | Industry: Generic fit (may need mods) Base: Model-specific (▲, Peugeot 307/Citroën C4) Advanced: Universal (▲▲, 2.0L engines) | Base: Precise fit for listed models ▲ Advanced: Wider application ▲▲ | Base: Limited to certain models ▲ Advanced: Slightly less precise fit ▲▲ |
Durability Standards | Long-term engine performance | Industry: 50k km lifespan (ISO 10995) Base: 100k km (▲) Advanced: 150k km (▲▲) | Base: Doubles standard lifespan ▲ Advanced: 3x standard longevity ▲▲ | Base: Higher material costs ▲ Advanced: Most costly materials ▲▲ |