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SPBX and XPB Cogged V Belts 16x13mm
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XPB1450 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: 5VX575
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: XPB1450
Inside Length Approx: 1411mm
Outside Length Approx: 1463mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1450
Inside Length Approx: 1411mm
Outside Length Approx: 1463mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB2200 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2200
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: XPB2200
Inside Length Approx: 2161mm
Outside Length Approx: 2213mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2200mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2200
Inside Length Approx: 2161mm
Outside Length Approx: 2213mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2200mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB2240 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2240
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: XPB2240
Inside Length Approx: 2201mm
Outside Length Approx: 2253mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2240mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2240
Inside Length Approx: 2201mm
Outside Length Approx: 2253mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2240mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB2280 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2280
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: XPB2280
Inside Length Approx: 2241mm
Outside Length Approx: 2293mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2280mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2280
Inside Length Approx: 2241mm
Outside Length Approx: 2293mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2280mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB2300 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2300
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: XPB2300
Inside Length Approx: 2261mm
Outside Length Approx: 2313mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2300mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2300
Inside Length Approx: 2261mm
Outside Length Approx: 2313mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2300mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB1590 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: 5VX630
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: XPB1590
Inside Length Approx: 1530mm
Outside Length Approx: 1612mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1590
Inside Length Approx: 1530mm
Outside Length Approx: 1612mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPB2360 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2360
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: XPB2360
Inside Length Approx: 2321mm
Outside Length Approx: 2373mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2360mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2360
Inside Length Approx: 2321mm
Outside Length Approx: 2373mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2360mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (4 Reviews)
XPB3350 Major Brand SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX3350 PHGXPB3350
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: XPB3350
Inside Length Approx: 3290mm
Outside Length Approx: 3372mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3350mm
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Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB3350
Inside Length Approx: 3290mm
Outside Length Approx: 3372mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 3350mm
Steel Pulleys
Aluminium Pulleys
Belt Tensioner
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB1600 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: 5VX634
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: XPB1600
Inside Length Approx: 1561mm
Outside Length Approx: 1613mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1600
Inside Length Approx: 1561mm
Outside Length Approx: 1613mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB2410 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2410
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: XPB2410
Inside Length Approx: 2371mm
Outside Length Approx: 2423mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2410mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2410
Inside Length Approx: 2371mm
Outside Length Approx: 2423mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2410mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB1690 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: 5VX670
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: XPB1690
Inside Length Approx: 1630mm
Outside Length Approx: 1712mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1690
Inside Length Approx: 1630mm
Outside Length Approx: 1712mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB1700 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: 5VX674
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: XPB1700
Inside Length Approx: 1661mm
Outside Length Approx: 1713mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1700
Inside Length Approx: 1661mm
Outside Length Approx: 1713mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPB1750 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: 5VX693
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: XPB1750
Inside Length Approx: 1711mm
Outside Length Approx: 1763mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1750
Inside Length Approx: 1711mm
Outside Length Approx: 1763mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPB2500 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2500
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: XPB2500
Inside Length Approx: 2461mm
Outside Length Approx: 2513mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2500mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2500
Inside Length Approx: 2461mm
Outside Length Approx: 2513mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2500mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB2530 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2530
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: XPB2530
Inside Length Approx: 2491mm
Outside Length Approx: 2543mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2530mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2530
Inside Length Approx: 2491mm
Outside Length Approx: 2543mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2530mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB1800 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: 5VX713
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: XPB1800
Inside Length Approx: 1761mm
Outside Length Approx: 1813mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1800
Inside Length Approx: 1761mm
Outside Length Approx: 1813mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPB2650 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2650
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: XPB2650
Inside Length Approx: 2611mm
Outside Length Approx: 2663mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2650mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2650
Inside Length Approx: 2611mm
Outside Length Approx: 2663mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2650mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPB2680 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2680
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: XPB2680
Inside Length Approx: 2641mm
Outside Length Approx: 2693mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2680mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2680
Inside Length Approx: 2641mm
Outside Length Approx: 2693mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2680mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB2700 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2700
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: XPB2700
Inside Length Approx: 2661mm
Outside Length Approx: 2713mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2700mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2700
Inside Length Approx: 2661mm
Outside Length Approx: 2713mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2700mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB1850 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: 5VX733
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: XPB1850
Inside Length Approx: 1811mm
Outside Length Approx: 1863mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1850
Inside Length Approx: 1811mm
Outside Length Approx: 1863mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB2800 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2800
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: XPB2800
Inside Length Approx: 2761mm
Outside Length Approx: 2813mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2800mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2800
Inside Length Approx: 2761mm
Outside Length Approx: 2813mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2800mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPB2840 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2840
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: XPB2840
Inside Length Approx: 2801mm
Outside Length Approx: 2853mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2840mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2840
Inside Length Approx: 2801mm
Outside Length Approx: 2853mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2840mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB1900 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: 5VX753
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: XPB1900
Inside Length Approx: 1861mm
Outside Length Approx: 1913mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1900
Inside Length Approx: 1861mm
Outside Length Approx: 1913mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB2900 Premier Quality SPBX-Section Cogged V-Belt
Equivalent to: SPBX2900
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: XPB2900
Inside Length Approx: 2861mm
Outside Length Approx: 2913mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2900mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPB2900
Inside Length Approx: 2861mm
Outside Length Approx: 2913mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2900mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPB1950 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: 5VX772
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: XPB1950
Inside Length Approx: 1911mm
Outside Length Approx: 1963mm
Belt Width Approx: 16mm
Belt Depth Approx: 13mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPB1950
Inside Length Approx: 1911mm
Outside Length Approx: 1963mm
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.
