Optibelt

1580 W Stearns Rd Bartlett, IL 60103 United States

t Optibelt, we are part of the family-owned Arntz Optibelt Group—a global leader in high-performance power transmission belt solutions since 1872. Drawing on over 150 years of rubber-processing expertise, we manufacture a broad portfolio including V-belts, timing belts (rubber and polyurethane), ribbed belts, and metal drive components. Operating nine production facilities across seven countries with more than 2,400 employees, we maintain consistent quality and innovation worldwide. Our products serve industries spanning automotive, industrial machinery, agriculture, food processing, HVAC, packaging, and more. We complement our product range with engineering support, logistics, and on-site consultation—delivering customized drive solutions that enhance reliability, efficiency, and machine performance.

Utilities & Ventilation

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Optibelt offers premium belt and pulley systems engineered for HVAC applications in industrial and commercial buildings. Products include high-performance V-belts, cogged belts, and tapered wedge belts designed for reliability and minimal maintenance in HVAC systems. Engineered to withstand heat, dust, moisture, and chemicals, these Power Transmission Belts resist stretching and cracking, ensuring longevity and consistent tension. Optibelt’s solutions enhance energy efficiency and uptime by maintaining optimal motor-pulley interactions, reducing maintenance requirements in demanding ventilation environments. machinery and systems requiring precision airflow and thermal management.

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Types of Utilities & Ventilation

  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Features:

  • Dry
  • High-temperature
  • Humidity control
  • Wet

Specialty Equipment

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Optibelt’s form/fill/seal (FFS) belts are engineered specifically for high‑performance bagging machines. Each belt is built using premium materials selected by Optibelt experts to ensure durability, precision, and long service life. The company's seamless belt design delivers smooth, consistent operation, while company's premade stock allows fast custom manufacturing to your exact specifications. Optibelt offers a wide variety of backing options—including rubber and polyurethane—as well as advanced machining features such as slots, countersinks, and perforations to meet the customer's equipment and process requirements. These belts are widely used across industries including food packaging, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, and other automated production environments where reliable, efficient sealing is essential.

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Types of Specialty Equipment

  • Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal
  • Recloseable Bag Equipment
  • Vertical Form/Fill/Seal

Features:

  • Adhesive
  • Aseptic
  • Automatic
  • Clip closure
  • Continuous motion
  • Controlled atmosphere packaging
  • Dairy 3A
  • Entry-level/budget models available
  • Fitment
  • Heat seal
  • Hot fill
  • Hygienic (low-moisture)
  • IIoT ready
  • Inline
  • Intermittent motion
  • Liquids
  • Manual
  • Modified atmosphere packaging
  • Multi-lane
  • PackML controls architecture
  • Pilot/lab
  • Portion pack
  • Powder
  • Quad-seal bags
  • Rotary
  • Semi-automatic
  • Stand-up pouch
  • Stick pack
  • Tin tie
  • Tool-less changeover
  • Tri-seal bags
  • Twist tie
  • Two-stage filling
  • UHT
  • Ultraclean
  • Vacuum packaging
  • Washdown (wet)
  • Zipper

Package Types:

  • Flexible Bag Package Type Icon
    Bag
  • Flexible Chub Pack Package Type Icon
    Chub Pack
  • Flexible Pouch Package Type Icon
    Pouch
  • Flexible Sachet Package Type Icon
    Sachet
  • Flexible Stand-up Pouch Package Type Icon
    Stand-up Pouch
  • Flexible Stick Pack Package Type Icon
    Stick Pack
  • Flexible Vacuum Shrink Pack Package Type Icon
    Vacuum Shrink Pack

Specialty Equipment

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Optibelt offers a wide selection of timing and round belts used in food processing equipment, designed to meet strict hygiene standards while supporting efficient, automated operations. These belts comply with applicable regulations and industry guidelines, making them suitable for use in applications with direct food contact, while also delivering durability and reliable performance in demanding environments. Polyurethane (PU) timing belts are commonly used in inspection stages within packaging and bottling processes, where they help convey products through optical detection systems. Specialized belt backings, including foam options, enable smooth product handling, accommodate varying shapes such as glass bottles, and maintain consistent movement without interfering with sensor accuracy.

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Types of Specialty Equipment

  • Third-Party Replacement Parts

Features:

  • Automatic
  • Entry-level/budget models available
  • Manual
  • Offline
  • Online
  • Pilot/lab
  • Semi-automatic

Package Types:

  • Rigid Ampoule or Vial Package Type Icon
    Ampoule or Vial
  • Flexible Bag Package Type Icon
    Bag
  • Semi-Rigid Blister for Tablets Package Type Icon
    Blister for Tablets
  • Semi-Rigid Blister Pack (Retail) Package Type Icon
    Blister Pack (Retail)
  • Rigid Bottle or Jar Package Type Icon
    Bottle or Jar
  • Semi-Rigid Brick Pack (Laminate) Package Type Icon
    Brick Pack (Laminate)
  • Rigid Can or Canister Package Type Icon
    Can or Canister
  • Rigid Carton (Gabletop) Package Type Icon
    Carton (Gabletop)
  • Flexible Chub Pack Package Type Icon
    Chub Pack
  • Semi-Rigid Clamshell Package Type Icon
    Clamshell
  • Rigid Cup, Bowl or Tub Package Type Icon
    Cup, Bowl or Tub
  • Flexible Flow Wrap Package Type Icon
    Flow Wrap
  • Flexible Overwrap Package Type Icon
    Overwrap
  • Semi-Rigid Portion Pack Cup Package Type Icon
    Portion Pack Cup
  • Flexible Pouch Package Type Icon
    Pouch
  • Flexible Sachet Package Type Icon
    Sachet
  • Semi-Rigid Sleeve Package Type Icon
    Sleeve
  • Flexible Stand-up Pouch Package Type Icon
    Stand-up Pouch
  • Flexible Stick Pack Package Type Icon
    Stick Pack
  • Semi-Rigid Thermoformed Semi-rigid Pack Package Type Icon
    Thermoformed Semi-rigid Pack
  • Flexible Thermoformed Vacuum Pack Package Type Icon
    Thermoformed Vacuum Pack
  • Rigid Tray Package Type Icon
    Tray
  • Semi-Rigid Tube (Flexible) Package Type Icon
    Tube (Flexible)
  • Flexible Vacuum Shrink Pack Package Type Icon
    Vacuum Shrink Pack
  • Semi-Rigid Vacuum Skin Pack Package Type Icon
    Vacuum Skin Pack