Reliable drive solutions for the automotive industry


Trust is our greatest asset.


There are few things more frustrating than risking this trust by making careless decisions - such as the use of poor quality spare parts. That is why more and more professional workshops around the world rely on Optibelt's OEM quality. Our engineers, who are part of a German family business, devote countless hours and an enormous amount of energy to materials research. The result is drive belts that can withstand even the most demanding loads and impress with their exceptional durability. Only by avoiding compromises when it comes to spare parts it is possible to guarantee customers maximum safety and a fault-free drive system. Thanks to this philosophy, Optibelt has established itself as a trustworthy partner in the international automotive industry.

Our product range

for the car power sector

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Our product range

for the truck power sector

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Change of a V-Belt

on the VW Beetle 1303

For 38 years and over 157,000 km, Optibelt has ensured a reliable drive in this VW Beetle. In addition to the first drive belt, the 1303 Beetle model contains many other original parts.

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Compact Catalogue

Automotive Technology

The compact catalog provides an overview of all products in the Automotive Technology division.

Compact Catalogue

Installation and maintenance information

for v-belts, ribbed belts and timing belts

To ensure optimum performance, there are a number of aspects to consider with regard to the installation, maintenance and storage of Optibelt v-belts.

Possible malfunctions and remedies
Sicherheitstipps
  • Einbauvorschriften und Sicherheitshinweise der PKW-Hersteller beachten
  • Montage der Antriebsriemen nur mit Spezialwerkzeugen und geringem Krafteinsatz ohne Einsatz von Schraubendrehern, Brecheisen o. Ä.
  • Keine Behandlung der Komponenten des Steuerbetriebs mit ätzenden Chemikalien. Kein Kontakt mit Öl oder ähnlichen Stoffen
  • Zahnriemen-Aufkleber lesbar ausfüllen und gut sichtbar in den Motorraum kleben
  • Austausch aller Komponenten, wenn Teilkomponenten defekt sind
Lagerung
  • Trockene Lagerung bei Temperaturen zwischen +15°C und +25°C
  • Bei unsachgemäßer Lagerung, z. B. bei Einwirkung durch Sauerstoff, Licht, extremen Temperaturen oder Feuchtigkeit, können sich physikalische Eigenschaften ändern, so dass der Keilriemen unbrauchbar wird
  • Bis zum Einsatz der Keilriemen sollen diese original verpackt und spannungsfrei gelagert werden
  • Keine Überschreitung einer Höhe von 300 mm bei Stapelung der Riemen, da sonst Deformationen auftreten können

Do you need a special solution?

Get in touch with our experts and tell us your requirements so that we can assist you quickly and easily with the development of your product. We will support you from the initial recording of your requirements, through the composition of the materials to the final production of your solution.