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SPBX and XPB Cogged V Belts 16x13mm
Displaying 151 to 175 (of 230 products)
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPB3350 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX3350
SPBX Section / XPB Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 17x14mm (11/16x9/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3350
Inside Length Approx: 3311mm
Outside Length Approx: 3363mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3350mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB3350
Inside Length Approx: 3311mm
Outside Length Approx: 3363mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3350mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB2410 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX953
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2410
Inside Length Approx: 2371mm
Outside Length Approx: 2423mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2410
Inside Length Approx: 2371mm
Outside Length Approx: 2423mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPB2433 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX960
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2433
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2433
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
Optibelt XPB3550XEP XPB-Section Cogged XE-Power V-Belt - Allow 1-2 Days - Contact Us For Faster Delivery
Equivalent to: SPBX3550
SPBX Section / XPB Section Cogged Type V Belts: Major Brand longer life cogged 17x14mm (11/16x9/16 inch) belts, cogged belts offer increased air flow which can lead to cooler running. As cogged [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Optibelt - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3550
Inside Length Approx: 3511mm
Outside Length Approx: 3563mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3550mm
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Belt Number: XPB3550
Inside Length Approx: 3511mm
Outside Length Approx: 3563mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3550mm
Steel Pulleys
Aluminium Pulleys
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB2500 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX990
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2500
Inside Length Approx: 2461mm
Outside Length Approx: 2513mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2500
Inside Length Approx: 2461mm
Outside Length Approx: 2513mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPB2530 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1000
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2530
Inside Length Approx: 2491mm
Outside Length Approx: 2543mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2530
Inside Length Approx: 2491mm
Outside Length Approx: 2543mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB3550 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX3550
SPBX Section / XPB Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 17x14mm (11/16x9/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3550
Inside Length Approx: 3511mm
Outside Length Approx: 3563mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3550mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB3550
Inside Length Approx: 3511mm
Outside Length Approx: 3563mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3550mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB2360 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX934
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2360
Inside Length Approx: 2321mm
Outside Length Approx: 2373mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2360
Inside Length Approx: 2321mm
Outside Length Approx: 2373mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPB3870 Major Brand SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX3870
SPBX Section / XPB Section Cogged Type V Belts: Major Brand longer life cogged 17x14mm (11/16x9/16 inch) belts, cogged belts offer increased air flow which can lead to cooler running. As cogged [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Major Brand - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3870
Inside Length Approx: 3810mm
Outside Length Approx: 3892mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3870mm
Steel Pulleys
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Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB3870
Inside Length Approx: 3810mm
Outside Length Approx: 3892mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3870mm
Steel Pulleys
Aluminium Pulleys
Belt Tensioner
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (3 Reviews)
XPB3750 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX3750
SPBX Section / XPB Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 17x14mm (11/16x9/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3750
Inside Length Approx: 3711mm
Outside Length Approx: 3763mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3750mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB3750
Inside Length Approx: 3711mm
Outside Length Approx: 3763mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3750mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB2800 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1108
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2800
Inside Length Approx: 2761mm
Outside Length Approx: 2813mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2800
Inside Length Approx: 2761mm
Outside Length Approx: 2813mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPB2840 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1123
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2840
Inside Length Approx: 2801mm
Outside Length Approx: 2853mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2840
Inside Length Approx: 2801mm
Outside Length Approx: 2853mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB3000 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1186
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3000
Inside Length Approx: 2961mm
Outside Length Approx: 3013mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB3000
Inside Length Approx: 2961mm
Outside Length Approx: 3013mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB2900 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1146
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2900
Inside Length Approx: 2861mm
Outside Length Approx: 2913mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2900
Inside Length Approx: 2861mm
Outside Length Approx: 2913mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPB4000 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX4000
SPBX Section / XPB Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 17x14mm (11/16x9/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB4000
Inside Length Approx: 3961mm
Outside Length Approx: 4013mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 4000mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB4000
Inside Length Approx: 3961mm
Outside Length Approx: 4013mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 4000mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB2650 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1050
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2650
Inside Length Approx: 2611mm
Outside Length Approx: 2663mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2650
Inside Length Approx: 2611mm
Outside Length Approx: 2663mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
5VX1800 Premier Quality Narrow Profile Cogged V-Belt
5VX Wedge Type Cogged V belts: Narrow profile raw edge construction v belts for compact, high power drives and high shock loading on short centers and small diameters. Ideal for drive designs [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: 5VX1800
Inside Length Approx: 4500mm
Outside Length Approx: 4582mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 4560mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: 5VX1800
Inside Length Approx: 4500mm
Outside Length Approx: 4582mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 4560mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB2990 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1180
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2990
Inside Length Approx: 2930mm
Outside Length Approx: 3012mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2990
Inside Length Approx: 2930mm
Outside Length Approx: 3012mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB4250 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX4250
SPBX Section / XPB Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 17x14mm (11/16x9/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB4250
Inside Length Approx: 4211mm
Outside Length Approx: 4263mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 4250mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB4250
Inside Length Approx: 4211mm
Outside Length Approx: 4263mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 4250mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB2680 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1060
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB2680
Inside Length Approx: 2641mm
Outside Length Approx: 2693mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB2680
Inside Length Approx: 2641mm
Outside Length Approx: 2693mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPB3440 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1359
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3440
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB3440
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPB3350 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1323
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3350
Inside Length Approx: 3311mm
Outside Length Approx: 3363mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB3350
Inside Length Approx: 3311mm
Outside Length Approx: 3363mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPB4500 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX4500
SPBX Section / XPB Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 17x14mm (11/16x9/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB4500
Inside Length Approx: 4461mm
Outside Length Approx: 4513mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 4500mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB4500
Inside Length Approx: 4461mm
Outside Length Approx: 4513mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 4500mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB3150 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1245
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3150
Inside Length Approx: 3111mm
Outside Length Approx: 3163mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB3150
Inside Length Approx: 3111mm
Outside Length Approx: 3163mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB3750 Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt (Uniset Match)
- Manufactured in Europe
- Anti-Static, Atex and ROHS 2 Compliant
- Matched as standard
- Temp Range -50 to 130 Deg C
- Service Free ( No re-tensioning after 24hrs)
- Energy Efficient
Equivalent to: 5VX1481
Gates Quad Power 4 XPB-Section Cogged V-Belt: The Quad Power 4 Cogged V-belts don't need re-tensioning after 24 hours of operation which means no machine or production downtime. Gates uses an [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Gates - High Quality
Belt Number: XPB3750
Inside Length Approx: 3711mm
Outside Length Approx: 3763mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB3750
Inside Length Approx: 3711mm
Outside Length Approx: 3763mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
V or Vee Belt drives consist of a connection between two or more shafts by one or multiple rubber drive belts, these belts are pulled tight or "tensioned" such as to create friction between the sides of the pulleys and the belts, each of the shafts will have a pulley attached and the belt is tensioned between them. As the drive pulley turns the power is transferred to the driven pulley by the belt.
The efficiency longevity and success of the drive is dependent on several factors including the correct design and maintenance of the drive, some of these are:
- The loose side of the drive and tight side tensions being correct.
- Cooling of the drive - guards need to have ventilation.
- The coefficient of friction between the belt material and the pulleys.
- Total angle of contact around the pulleys. - Can be altered by use of a jockey or idler pulley.
- Centrifugal force - as the belt speed increases it is lifted off the pulleys thus loosing traction.
- The correct angle of the V-Pulley being maintained, generally 17 to 19 degrees allowing the belt to be wedged in place.
- Prevention of foreign matter entering the drive. This could be dust, oil grease etc.
- Correct alignment and concentricity of the pulleys.
Advantage of V Belt drives:
- Installation tolerances are not so exact.
- Absorb vibration and shocks.
- Lubrication free.
- If overloaded or jammed the belts will slip.
- Higher torsional shaft loads can be handled by multiple belts.
- Can transmit very high loads and speeds.
- Can be use to step speed up or down by pulley diameter ratio changes.
Disadvantages of V-Belt drives:
- Higher bearing loads on tensioned end of a drive shaft.
- Bearing life may be reduced.
- Rubber has a limited life and can be reduced further if contaminated.
- Smaller diameter pulleys cause stresses to the rubber and fibre make up of belts .
- Dust, Oil and other foreign matter will wear pulleys and reduce belt life, cause slipping and reduce the amount of energy transferred.
- Failure can be sudden, snapped belts will stop the driven side of a drive even though the drive may still be turning.
- Poor ventilation will cause overheating and denaturing of the rubber, subsequent slippage and polishing of the belt may occur.
- Bulky ventilated guarding will have to be installed.
