Overview and series

What are HTD Taper Bush timing pulleys?
HTD Taper Bush timing pulleys combine the advantages of the HTD profile (metric pitch, rounded tooth, high torque) with the benefits of the Taper Bush system (conical self-centering, fast bolt-only assembly and disassembly, no heating required). Designed for medium and heavy duty drives with frequent disassembly needs and larger shaft diameters.
Series: HTD 5M (pitch 5 mm, width 15 mm), HTD 8M (pitch 8 mm, widths 20/30/50/85 mm), HTD 14M (pitch 14 mm, widths 40/55/85/115/170 mm). Materials: steel (smaller sizes) and cast iron (higher tooth counts).
Series and technical data
Three profiles — HTD 5M, 8M and 14M — covering 22 to 192 teeth:

| Profile | Pitch | Widths F (mm) | Teeth | TB range | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTD 5M TB | 5.0 mm | 15 mm | 34–136 | 1008–2012 | Steel |
| HTD 8M TB | 8.0 mm | 20 / 30 / 50 / 85 mm | 22–192 | 1008–3525 | Steel / Cast iron |
| HTD 14M TB | 14.0 mm | 40 / 55 / 85 / 115 / 170 mm | 28–192 | 2012–5050 | Steel / Cast iron |
Catalogue data
Catalogue data — HTD 5M Taper Bush, width 15 mm
Pitch 5 mm · F = 22 mm · Steel · TB: 1008–2012 · Teeth: 34–136

| Code | Type | Mat. | Teeth | TB | Bore | dp | de | Df | Dm | Di | F | L | Fl. | Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 34 5M 15 | 15F | St | 34 | 1008 | 25 | 54.11 | 52.97 | 57 | — | 22 | 22 | — | 213 | 0.20 |
| TL 36 5M 15 | 15F | St | 36 | 1108 | 25 | 57.30 | 56.15 | 60 | — | 22 | 22 | — | 214 | 0.25 |
| TL 40 5M 15 | 15F | St | 40 | 1108 | 25 | 63.66 | 62.52 | 71 | — | 22 | 22 | — | 217 | 0.35 |
| TL 44 5M 15 | 15F | St | 44 | 1108 | 25 | 70.03 | 68.89 | 75 | — | 22 | 22 | — | 218 | 0.40 |
| TL 48 5M 15 | 10F | St | 48 | 1210 | 32 | 76.39 | 75.25 | 83 | 59 | 22 | 25 | 3 | 219 | 0.46 |
| TL 56 5M 15 | 10F | St | 56 | 1210 | 32 | 89.13 | 87.99 | 93 | 70 | 22 | 25 | 3 | 222 | 0.60 |
| TL 64 5M 15 | 10F | St | 64 | 1210 | 32 | 101.86 | 100.72 | 106 | 80 | 22 | 25 | 3 | 224 | 0.80 |
| TL 72 5M 15 | 10 | St | 72 | 1610 | 42 | 114.59 | 113.45 | — | 92 | 22 | 25 | 3 | — | 1.20 |
| TL 80 5M 15 | 10 | St | 80 | 1610 | 42 | 127.32 | 126.18 | — | 92 | 22 | 25 | 3 | — | 1.76 |
| TL 90 5M 15 | 10 | St | 90 | 1610 | 42 | 143.24 | 142.10 | — | 92 | 22 | 25 | 3 | — | 2.32 |
| TL112 5M 15 | 10 | St | 112 | 2012 | 50 | 178.25 | 177.11 | 110 | — | 20 | 32 | 12 | — | 3.72 |
| TL136 5M 15 | 13 | St | 136 | 2012 | 50 | 216.45 | 215.31 | 110 | 199 | 20 | 32 | 6 | — | 3.82 |
Catalogue data — HTD 8M Taper Bush, width 20 mm
Pitch 8 mm · F = 28 mm · Steel: 22–56 teeth · Cast iron: 80–90 teeth · TB: 1008–2012

| Code | Type | Mat. | Teeth | TB | Bore | dp | de | Df | Dm | Di | F | L | R | Fl. | Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 22 8M 20 | 16F | St | 22 | 1008 | 25 | 56.02 | 54.65 | 60 | — | 37 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 308 | 0.25 |
| TL 24 8M 20 | 16F | St | 24 | 1108 | 25 | 61.11 | 59.74 | 66 | — | 44 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 310 | 0.30 |
| TL 28 8M 20 | 16F | St | 28 | 1108 | 25 | 71.30 | 70.08 | 75 | — | 50 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 312 | 0.45 |
| TL 32 8M 20 | 16F | St | 32 | 1610 | 42 | 81.49 | 80.16 | 87 | — | 63 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 315 | 0.43 |
| TL 36 8M 20 | 16F | St | 36 | 1610 | 42 | 91.67 | 90.30 | 98 | — | 68 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 319 | 0.70 |
| TL 40 8M 20 | 16F | St | 40 | 1610 | 42 | 101.86 | 100.49 | 106 | — | 76 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 321 | 1.10 |
| TL 44 8M 20 | 10F | St | 44 | 2012 | 50 | 112.05 | 110.67 | 119 | 92 | — | 28 | 32 | 4 | 325 | 1.20 |
| TL 48 8M 20 | 10F | St | 48 | 2012 | 50 | 122.23 | 120.86 | 127 | 96 | — | 28 | 32 | 4 | 327 | 1.65 |
| TL 64 8M 20 | 11F | St | 64 | 2012 | 50 | 162.97 | 161.60 | 168 | 110 | 137 | 28 | 32 | 4 | 338 | 2.60 |
| TL 72 8M 20 | 11F | St | 72 | 2012 | 50 | 183.35 | 181.97 | 192 | 110 | 158 | 28 | 32 | 4 | 340 | 3.40 |
| TL 80 8M 20 | 11 | GG | 80 | 2012 | 50 | 203.72 | 202.35 | — | 110 | 180 | 28 | 32 | 4 | — | 3.60 |
| TL 90 8M 20 | 11 | GG | 90 | 2012 | 50 | 229.18 | 227.81 | — | 110 | 204 | 28 | 32 | 4 | — | 4.10 |
Catalogue data — HTD 8M Taper Bush, width 50 mm
Pitch 8 mm · F = 60 mm · Steel: 28–72 teeth · Cast iron: 80–192 teeth · TB: 1210–3525

| Code | Type | Mat. | Teeth | TB | Bore | dp | de | Df | Dm | Di | F | L | R | Fl. | Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 28 8M 50 | 16F | St | 28 | 1210 | 32 | 71.30 | 70.08 | 75 | — | 50 | 60 | 25 | 35 | 312 | 0.60 |
| TL 32 8M 50 | 16F | St | 32 | 1615 | 42 | 81.49 | 80.16 | 87 | — | 63 | 60 | 38 | 22 | 315 | 0.80 |
| TL 36 8M 50 | 16F | St | 36 | 1615 | 42 | 91.67 | 90.30 | 98 | — | 68 | 60 | 38 | 22 | 319 | 1.35 |
| TL 40 8M 50 | 18F | St | 40 | 2012 | 50 | 101.86 | 100.49 | 106 | — | 80 | 60 | 32 | 14 | 321 | 1.70 |
| TL 48 8M 50 | 18F | St | 48 | 2012 | 50 | 122.23 | 120.86 | 127 | — | 95 | 60 | 32 | 14 | 327 | 2.35 |
| TL 56 8M 50 | 18F | St | 56 | 2517 | 60 | 142.60 | 141.23 | 148 | — | 116 | 60 | 45 | 7.5 | 333 | 3.35 |
| TL 64 8M 50 | 18F | St | 64 | 2517 | 60 | 162.97 | 161.60 | 168 | — | 136 | 60 | 45 | 7.5 | 338 | 4.90 |
| TL 72 8M 50 | 19F | St | 72 | 2517 | 60 | 183.35 | 181.97 | 192 | 125 | 158 | 60 | 45 | 7.5 | 340 | 6.90 |
| TL 80 8M 50 | 18 | GG | 80 | 3020 | 75 | 203.72 | 202.35 | — | — | 180 | 60 | 51 | 4.5 | — | 8.90 |
| TL 90 8M 50 | 19 | GG | 90 | 3020 | 75 | 229.18 | 227.81 | — | 160 | 204 | 60 | 51 | 4.5 | — | 9.90 |
| TL112 8M 50 | 19 | GG | 112 | 3020 | 75 | 285.21 | 283.83 | — | 170 | 254 | 60 | 51 | 4.5 | — | 12.10 |
| TL144 8M 50 | 20 | GG | 144 | 3020 | 75 | 366.69 | 365.32 | — | 170 | 336 | 60 | 51 | 4.5 | — | 15.40 |
| TL168 8M 50 | 14 | GG | 168 | 3525 | 90 | 427.81 | 426.44 | — | 198 | 395 | 60 | 65 | 2.5 | — | 22.80 |
| TL192 8M 50 | 14 | GG | 192 | 3525 | 90 | 488.92 | 487.55 | — | 198 | 455 | 60 | 65 | 2.5 | — | 26.50 |
Catalogue data — HTD 14M Taper Bush, width 40 mm
Pitch 14 mm · F = 54 mm · Steel: 28–48 teeth · Cast iron: 56–192 teeth · TB: 2012–3020

| Code | Type | Mat. | Teeth | TB | Bore | dp | de | Df | Dm | Di | F | L | R | Fl. | Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 28 14M 40 | 18F | St | 28 | 2012 | 50 | 124.78 | 122.12 | 127 | — | 94 | 54 | 32 | 11 | 400 | 2.10 |
| TL 32 14M 40 | 18F | St | 32 | 2012 | 50 | 142.60 | 139.88 | 154 | — | 108 | 54 | 32 | 11 | 403 | 3.40 |
| TL 36 14M 40 | 18F | St | 36 | 2517 | 60 | 160.43 | 157.68 | 168 | — | 120 | 54 | 45 | 4.5 | 405 | 4.80 |
| TL 40 14M 40 | 18F | St | 40 | 2517 | 60 | 178.25 | 175.49 | 188 | — | 138 | 54 | 45 | 4.5 | 407 | 6.00 |
| TL 44 14M 40 | 18F | St | 44 | 3020 | 75 | 196.08 | 193.28 | 211 | — | 155 | 54 | 51 | 1.5 | 411 | 7.50 |
| TL 48 14M 40 | 18F | St | 48 | 3020 | 75 | 213.90 | 211.11 | 226 | — | 170 | 54 | 51 | 1.5 | 412 | 8.50 |
| TL 56 14M 40 | 18F | GG | 56 | 3020 | 75 | 249.55 | 246.76 | 256 | — | 208 | 54 | 51 | 1.5 | 416 | 10.10 |
| TL 64 14M 40 | 19F | GG | 64 | 3020 | 75 | 285.21 | 282.41 | 296 | 170 | 240 | 54 | 51 | 1.5 | 418 | 13.40 |
| TL 72 14M 40 | 19 | GG | 72 | 3020 | 75 | 320.86 | 318.06 | — | 170 | 280 | 54 | 51 | 1.5 | — | 15.00 |
| TL 90 14M 40 | 20 | GG | 90 | 3020 | 75 | 401.07 | 398.28 | — | 170 | 360 | 54 | 51 | 1.5 | — | 18.00 |
| TL112 14M 40 | 20 | GG | 112 | 3020 | 75 | 499.11 | 496.32 | — | 170 | 457 | 54 | 51 | 1.5 | — | 25.50 |
| TL144 14M 40 | 20 | GG | 144 | 3020 | 75 | 641.71 | 638.92 | — | 170 | 600 | 54 | 51 | 1.5 | — | 32.00 |
| TL192 14M 40 | 20 | GG | 192 | 3020 | 75 | 855.62 | 852.82 | — | 170 | 813 | 54 | 51 | 1.5 | — | 49.50 |
Catalogue data — HTD 14M Taper Bush, width 115 mm
Pitch 14 mm · F = 133 mm · TB: 2517–4040 · Teeth: 28–192

| Code | Type | Mat. | Teeth | TB | Bore | dp | de | Df | Dm | Di | F | L | R | Fl. | Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 28 14M 115 | 18F | St | 28 | 2517 | 60 | 124.78 | 122.12 | 127 | — | 98 | 133 | 45 | 44 | 400 | 3.80 |
| TL 32 14M 115 | 18F | St | 32 | 2517 | 60 | 142.60 | 139.88 | 154 | — | 108 | 133 | 45 | 44 | 403 | 6.80 |
| TL 36 14M 115 | 18F | St | 36 | 3020 | 75 | 160.43 | 157.68 | 168 | — | 125 | 133 | 51 | 41 | 405 | 7.00 |
| TL 40 14M 115 | 18F | St | 40 | 3020 | 75 | 178.25 | 175.49 | 188 | — | 138 | 133 | 51 | 41 | 407 | 9.10 |
| TL 44 14M 115 | 18F | St | 44 | 3030 | 75 | 196.08 | 193.28 | 211 | — | 155 | 133 | 76 | 28.5 | 411 | 13.00 |
| TL 48 14M 115 | 18F | St | 48 | 3030 | 75 | 213.90 | 211.11 | 226 | — | 170 | 133 | 76 | 28.5 | 412 | 16.00 |
| TL 56 14M 115 | 18F | GG | 56 | 3535 | 90 | 249.55 | 246.76 | 256 | — | 210 | 133 | 89 | 22 | 416 | 24.00 |
| TL 64 14M 115 | 19F | GG | 64 | 3535 | 90 | 285.21 | 282.41 | 296 | 190 | 240 | 133 | 89 | 22 | 418 | 32.00 |
| TL 72 14M 115 | 19 | GG | 72 | 3535 | 90 | 320.86 | 318.06 | — | 190 | 280 | 133 | 89 | 22 | — | 31.00 |
| TL 90 14M 115 | 20 | GG | 90 | 3535 | 90 | 401.07 | 398.28 | — | 190 | 360 | 133 | 89 | 22 | — | 37.00 |
| TL112 14M 115 | 20 | GG | 112 | 3535 | 90 | 499.11 | 496.32 | — | 190 | 457 | 133 | 89 | 22 | — | 45.00 |
| TL144 14M 115 | 20 | GG | 144 | 4040 | 100 | 641.71 | 638.92 | — | 230 | 600 | 133 | 102 | 15.5 | — | 63.00 |
| TL192 14M 115 | 20 | GG | 192 | 4040 | 100 | 855.62 | 852.82 | — | 230 | 813 | 133 | 102 | 15.5 | — | 95.00 |
Catalogue data — HTD 14M Taper Bush, width 170 mm (heavy duty)
Pitch 14 mm · F = 187 mm · TB: 3030–5050 · Teeth: 38–192

| Code | Type | Mat. | Teeth | TB | Bore | dp | de | Df | Dm | Di | F | L | R | Fl. | Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 38 14M 170 | 18F | St | 38 | 3030 | 75 | 169.34 | 166.60 | 183 | — | 130 | 187 | 76 | 55.5 | 406 | 11.70 |
| TL 44 14M 170 | 18F | St | 44 | 3535 | 90 | 196.08 | 193.28 | 211 | — | 155 | 187 | 89 | 49 | 411 | 15.00 |
| TL 56 14M 170 | 18F | St | 56 | 3535 | 90 | 249.55 | 246.76 | 256 | — | 210 | 187 | 89 | 49 | 416 | 28.50 |
| TL 64 14M 170 | 18F | GG | 64 | 4040 | 100 | 285.21 | 282.41 | 296 | — | 240 | 187 | 102 | 42.5 | 418 | 41.00 |
| TL 80 14M 170 | 19 | GG | 80 | 4040 | 100 | 356.51 | 353.71 | — | 230 | 315 | 187 | 102 | 42.5 | — | 48.00 |
| TL 90 14M 170 | 20 | GG | 90 | 4040 | 100 | 401.07 | 398.28 | — | 230 | 360 | 187 | 102 | 42.5 | — | 52.50 |
| TL112 14M 170 | 20 | GG | 112 | 5050 | 125 | 499.11 | 496.32 | — | 265 | 457 | 187 | 127 | 30 | — | 74.50 |
| TL144 14M 170 | 20 | GG | 144 | 5050 | 125 | 641.71 | 638.92 | — | 265 | 600 | 187 | 127 | 30 | — | 91.00 |
| TL192 14M 170 | 20 | GG | 192 | 5050 | 125 | 855.62 | 852.82 | — | 265 | 813 | 187 | 127 | 30 | — | 134.00 |
Taper Bush sizes

| Taper Bush | Max bore (mm) | Typical for series |
|---|---|---|
| 1008 | 25 | HTD 5M TB (34–36 зъба), HTD 8M TB (22–28 зъба) |
| 1108 | 25 | HTD 8M TB (24–30 зъба) |
| 1210 | 32 | HTD 5M TB (48), HTD 8M TB (28–30) |
| 1610 | 42 | HTD 5M TB (72–90), HTD 8M TB (32–40) |
| 1615 | 42 | HTD 8M TB 30 серия (30–40 зъба) |
| 2012 | 50 | HTD 5M TB (112), HTD 8M TB (44–90), HTD 14M (28–48) |
| 2517 | 60 | HTD 8M TB 50/85, HTD 14M (28–48) |
| 3020 | 75 | HTD 8M TB 50/85 GG, HTD 14M (44–192) |
| 3030 | 75 | HTD 14M (44–48 St) |
| 3525 | 90 | HTD 8M TB 50/85 GG, HTD 14M 85/115 |
| 3535 | 90 | HTD 14M 85/115 GG |
| 4040 | 100 | HTD 14M 115/170 GG |
| 5050 | 125 | HTD 14M 170 GG (112–192 зъба) |
Flange types (TB version)

| Code | Description | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| 10F | 1 фланец + централна главина | HTD 5M TB (48–64 зъба) |
| 10 | Без фланец, с Di | HTD 5M TB (72–90) |
| 11F | 2 фланеца + Di | HTD 8M TB 20 (64–72 зъба) |
| 11 | GG без фланец, с Di | HTD 8M TB 20 (80–90) |
| 12 | GG без фланец, с Di | HTD 8M TB 30 GG |
| 13 | St без фланец, с Di | HTD 5M TB 136 зъба |
| 14 | GG без фланец, голям Di | HTD 8M TB 50 (168–192) |
| 15F | 1 фланец | HTD 5M TB (34–44), HTD 8M TB 30 |
| 16F | 2 фланеца — стандарт | HTD 8M TB 20/50 (до ~40 зъба) |
| 18F | 2 фланеца + разширена главина | HTD 8M TB 50/85, HTD 14M St |
| 19F | 3 фланеца + Di | HTD 8M TB 50/85 GG, HTD 14M GG |
| 19 | GG без фланец, с Di | HTD 8M TB 50/85, HTD 14M GG |
| 20 | GG без фланец, голям Di | HTD 14M GG (80+) |
HTD Taper Bush timing pulleys
Download PDF ↓Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between HTD Taper Bush and HTD pilot bore pulleys?
HTD pilot bore: machined to the specific shaft diameter — permanent mounting, press tools required for removal. HTD Taper Bush: conical seat, bolt-only assembly and disassembly — self-centering, higher torque for the same hub diameter, suitable for frequent disassembly (maintenance, belt replacement).
Why do HTD 8M width 50 mm pulleys have larger TB sizes than width 20 mm?
Wider pulleys (50, 85 mm) transmit higher torque for the same tooth count — so they require a larger Taper Bush for reliable clamping. HTD 8M 50mm reaches TB 3525 (90 mm bore), while HTD 8M 20mm reaches only TB 2012 (50 mm bore).
How do I order an HTD Taper Bush pulley?
Specify: profile (HTD 5M/8M/14M), width (15/20/30/50/85/115/170 mm), tooth count, Taper Bush size, shaft diameter. Example: TL 48 8M 50, TB 2012, shaft Ø 45 mm. Contact: nibora@nibora.com, +359 64 681 058.
Can HTD Taper Bush pulleys be used with Imperial belts?
No — HTD profiles (5M/8M/14M) are strictly for HTD belts. Imperial belts (L, H, XH) have an incompatible trapezoidal tooth profile. Mixing profiles can cause damage and injury.
What is the maximum shaft diameter for each Taper Bush size?
1008: 25 mm | 1210: 32 mm | 1610/1615: 42 mm | 2012: 50 mm | 2517: 60 mm | 3020/3030: 75 mm | 3525/3535: 90 mm | 4040: 100 mm | 5050: 125 mm. Select based on your shaft diameter and available Taper Bush sizes for the chosen pulley.
