Frequently Asked Questions Who is Carlisle? Carlisle is a diversified manufacturing company that serves powersports, industrial, construction, transportation, automotive, and specialty markets. Carlisle's products serve customers worldwide, ranging from commercial roofing systems to custom built trailers, from off-road tires and wheels to cable for high-tech data communications. Carlisle is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CSL. Why is the Carlisle the name on my Ultimax Belt? In August of 2001, Carlisle Companies, Inc. purchased the Dayco Industrial Division (DID). The new company is called Carlisle Power Transmission. The acquisition by Carlisle included the industrial, agricultural, lawn & garden and recreational markets that DID served. Among the recreational products acquired by Carlisle Power Transmission were the snowmobile belts that are produced for major OEM snowmobile manufacturers as well as the aftermarket snowmobile belts, Incredible Max and Ultimax. What about Dayco belts? Dayco has divested itself of all the industrial markets it once served. Dayco now exists primarily as an automotive company. Dayco does continue to produce a snowmobile belt (HP & HPX) which is sold through automotive distribution channels. Carlisle Power Transmission produces the new Ultimax XS, Ultimax 3 and Max 2 snowmobile belts and is the major supplier of original equipment ATV and snowmobile belts. The snowmobile research and development team and belt manufacturing facilities are now part of Carlisle. The Carlisle Commitment Carlisle will continue to support the sport and is a major sponsor of snowmobile races and events. Carlisle stands behind its products and offers a one year warranty on all snowmobile drive belts. Carlisle will continue to make its premium products of Ultimax XS, Ultimax 3 and Max 2 available through powersports dealers. Why do you no longer publish the Outside Circumference and Top Width dimensions for snowmobile belts? Critical dimensions include (C.D.) Center Distance and Angle for a given application. This is not to be confused with the center distance of the Primary and the Secondary sheaves on a machine. Publishing the (O.C.) Outside Circumference and the (T.W.) Top Width is misleading as neither of these dimensions are the same from one belt manufacturer to another based on proprietary information. Carlisle measures belts to center distance and ride-out under a prescribed tension around fixed diameter pulleys on precision measuring equipment. This method produces consistent product for the application and has nothing to do with O.C. and T.W. We no longer provide dimensional information because it is more misleading than helpful. Do you have a warranty Carlisle offers a one year warranty on all snowmobile belts. Please be sure to complete the information found on the back of the belt sleeve and include the failed belt, a check or money order for $10.00 US or $10.00 CDN to cover postage and handling as well as proof of purchase (sales receipt or dealer invoice). Ship to Carlisle Snow Belts– 2601 West Battlefield Road – Springfield, MO 65807. In Canada, ship to Carlisle Snow Belts - 6124 Shawson Drive - Unit A - Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1E6 Racer Sponsorship Carlisle supports the sport and sponsors races, events and organizations. We also sponsor a limited number of individuals and race teams each season. Please send your resume to Carlisle – Attention: Snow Marketing Manager – 2601 West Battlefield Road – Springfield, MO 65807 or email info@CarlisleBelts.com Do you have any tips on snowmobile drive belts? Click here to view a PowerPoint presentation on snowmobile belt maintenance. Click here for tips on snowmobile drive belt installation and tensioning. Does it make a difference which direction you install a snowmobile belt? It doesn't matter which way you install the belt the first time, but it is important to keep the belt installed the same direction throughout the life of the belt.