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Need more load? HTD 5mm belts are the heavier-duty belt page. Shop HTD 5mm belts
| GT2 2mmThis page | HTD 5mm | Chain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | Fair | Good | Amazing |
| Weight | Amazing | Good | Fair |
| Efficiency | Amazing | Good | Good |
| Best for | FTC intakes, shooters, elevators, and other light, high-efficiency loads | FTC drivetrains, elevators, and arms; FRC intakes and elevators | Almost anything if you can take the extra weight and bulk |
| Notes | Compact. Closed-loop, so you pick a tooth count. | Compact. Higher load than GT2. | Cut any length with a chain tool. Heavier and less compact than belts. |
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Solve CTC for HTD 5mm or GT2, or pick the nearest belt for a target spacing.
Center to center
74.932 mm
Belt and chain math from Recalc (reca.lc) by Justin Tervay, MIT License.
Drive FTC mechanisms with GT2 2mm pulleys from SWYFT Robotics. These 6061 aluminum pulleys are black anodized. Pair them with GT2 2mm timing belts — they are not interchangeable with HTD 5mm belts.
GT2 2mm pulleys for FTC, designed by SWYFT Robotics.
Also See: GT2 2mm Pitch Timing Belts
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