Chain drive vs. cogged belt drive(timing belts)

[Rob2713g]

Originally Posted by LordBritten

Has anyone tried togged belts instead of chain?
Any ideas?
Any comments about the idea?

Do you mean cogged belts?

If so then according to Goodyear "Because of their higher coefficient of friction, cogged belts tend to be more sensitive to alignment. While envelope belts can tolerate some misalignment, cogged belts are more likely to turn over under the same conditions. Cogged belts should not be used in clutching drives, drives with severe shock loads, and drives that have changing center distances, such as shaker screens. In these applications, the aggressive nature and flexibility of cogged belts can cause vibration, belt turnover, and belt breakage. Cogged belts should also be avoided in drives that require slippage during frequent stops and starts."