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GT2, GT3, HTD and 1.5GT Timing Belts: What Is the Difference?

The profile and pitch decide which pulley a belt fits. Here is a quick comparison.

Belt and pulley must have the same profile and pitch. Pitch is the distance between two teeth.

ProfilePitchTypical use
1.5GT1.5 mmSmall, light-load motion
GT2 / 2GT2 mm3D printers, small CNC, laser engravers
GT3 / 3GT3 mmHigher torque, smoother running
HTD 3M3 mmGeneral power transmission, round teeth
HTD 5M5 mmHeavier loads and larger machines

HTD 3M and GT3 have the same pitch but different tooth shapes, so do not mix them in the same drive. Different profiles are different parts and should never be swapped.

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