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XPZ Section Cogged V Belts - 10x8mm
Displaying 201 to 225 (of 340 products)
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XPZ1637 Premier Quality XPZ-Section Cogged V-Belt
XPZ Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 10x8mm (3/8x5/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running temperatures. As [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPZ1637
Inside Length Approx: 1599mm
Outside Length Approx: 1650mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1637mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPZ1637
Inside Length Approx: 1599mm
Outside Length Approx: 1650mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1637mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ1650 Premier Quality XPZ-Section Cogged V-Belt
XPZ Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 10x8mm (3/8x5/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running temperatures. As [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPZ1650
Inside Length Approx: 1612mm
Outside Length Approx: 1663mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1650mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPZ1650
Inside Length Approx: 1612mm
Outside Length Approx: 1663mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1650mm
Belt Tensioner
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XPZ1662 Premier Quality XPZ-Section Cogged V-Belt
XPZ Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 10x8mm (3/8x5/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running temperatures. As [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPZ1662
Inside Length Approx: 1624mm
Outside Length Approx: 1675mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1662mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPZ1662
Inside Length Approx: 1624mm
Outside Length Approx: 1675mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1662mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ1687 Premier Quality XPZ-Section Cogged V-Belt
XPZ Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 10x8mm (3/8x5/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running temperatures. As [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPZ1687
Inside Length Approx: 1649mm
Outside Length Approx: 1700mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1687mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPZ1687
Inside Length Approx: 1649mm
Outside Length Approx: 1700mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1687mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ1700 Premier Quality XPZ-Section Cogged V-Belt
XPZ Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 10x8mm (3/8x5/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running temperatures. As [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPZ1700
Inside Length Approx: 1662mm
Outside Length Approx: 1713mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1700mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPZ1700
Inside Length Approx: 1662mm
Outside Length Approx: 1713mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1700mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ1000 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX395
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ1000
Inside Length Approx: 962mm
Outside Length Approx: 1013mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ1000
Inside Length Approx: 962mm
Outside Length Approx: 1013mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPZ812 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX321
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ812
Inside Length Approx: 774mm
Outside Length Approx: 825mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ812
Inside Length Approx: 774mm
Outside Length Approx: 825mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
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XPZ837 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX331
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ837
Inside Length Approx: 799mm
Outside Length Approx: 850mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ837
Inside Length Approx: 799mm
Outside Length Approx: 850mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPZ850 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX335
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ850
Inside Length Approx: 812mm
Outside Length Approx: 863mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ850
Inside Length Approx: 812mm
Outside Length Approx: 863mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
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XPZ862 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX341
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ862
Inside Length Approx: 824mm
Outside Length Approx: 875mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ862
Inside Length Approx: 824mm
Outside Length Approx: 875mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ875 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX346
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ875
Inside Length Approx: 837mm
Outside Length Approx: 888mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ875
Inside Length Approx: 837mm
Outside Length Approx: 888mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ887 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX350
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ887
Inside Length Approx: 849mm
Outside Length Approx: 900mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ887
Inside Length Approx: 849mm
Outside Length Approx: 900mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ900 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX355
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ900
Inside Length Approx: 862mm
Outside Length Approx: 913mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ900
Inside Length Approx: 862mm
Outside Length Approx: 913mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPZ912 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX360
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ912
Inside Length Approx: 874mm
Outside Length Approx: 925mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ912
Inside Length Approx: 874mm
Outside Length Approx: 925mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPZ925 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX366
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ925
Inside Length Approx: 887mm
Outside Length Approx: 938mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ925
Inside Length Approx: 887mm
Outside Length Approx: 938mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ937 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX370
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ937
Inside Length Approx: 899mm
Outside Length Approx: 950mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ937
Inside Length Approx: 899mm
Outside Length Approx: 950mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ950 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX375
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ950
Inside Length Approx: 912mm
Outside Length Approx: 963mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ950
Inside Length Approx: 912mm
Outside Length Approx: 963mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Not Rated Yet
XPZ962 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX380
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ962
Inside Length Approx: 924mm
Outside Length Approx: 975mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ962
Inside Length Approx: 924mm
Outside Length Approx: 975mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPZ975 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX385
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ975
Inside Length Approx: 937mm
Outside Length Approx: 988mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ975
Inside Length Approx: 937mm
Outside Length Approx: 988mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (2 Reviews)
XPZ980 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX387
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ980
Inside Length Approx: 942mm
Outside Length Approx: 993mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ980
Inside Length Approx: 942mm
Outside Length Approx: 993mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ987 Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: 3VX390
Gates Quad Power 4 XPZ-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: XPZ987
Inside Length Approx: 949mm
Outside Length Approx: 1000mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ987
Inside Length Approx: 949mm
Outside Length Approx: 1000mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Dressing
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XPZ1737 Premier Quality XPZ-Section Cogged V-Belt
XPZ Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 10x8mm (3/8x5/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running temperatures. As [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPZ1737
Inside Length Approx: 1699mm
Outside Length Approx: 1750mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1737mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPZ1737
Inside Length Approx: 1699mm
Outside Length Approx: 1750mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1737mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ1750 Premier Quality XPZ-Section Cogged V-Belt
XPZ Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 10x8mm (3/8x5/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running temperatures. As [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPZ1750
Inside Length Approx: 1712mm
Outside Length Approx: 1763mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1750mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPZ1750
Inside Length Approx: 1712mm
Outside Length Approx: 1763mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1750mm
Belt Tensioner
Not Rated Yet
XPZ1800 Premier Quality XPZ-Section Cogged V-Belt
XPZ Section Cogged Type V Belts: Premier longer life cogged 10x8mm (3/8x5/16 inch) belts, premium quality cogged belts offer greater air flow which can greatly improve running temperatures. As [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Premier - High Quality
Belt Number: XPZ1800
Inside Length Approx: 1762mm
Outside Length Approx: 1813mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1800mm
Belt Tensioner
Belt Number: XPZ1800
Inside Length Approx: 1762mm
Outside Length Approx: 1813mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 1800mm
Belt Tensioner
Average Rating (1 Reviews)
XPZ2410 Major Brand XPZ-Section Cogged V-Belt
XPZ Section Cogged Type V Belts: Major Brand longer life cogged 10x8mm (3/8x5/16 inch) belts, cogged belts offer increased air flow which can lead to cooler running. As cogged belts aren't [show more]...
Brand / Quality: Major Brand - High Quality
Belt Number: XPZ2410
Inside Length Approx: 2372mm
Outside Length Approx: 2423mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2410mm
Steel Pulleys
Aluminium Pulleys
Belt Tensioner
Belt Dressing
Belt Number: XPZ2410
Inside Length Approx: 2372mm
Outside Length Approx: 2423mm
Belt Width Approx: 10mm
Belt Depth Approx: 8mm
Belt Datum Length Approx: 2410mm
Steel Pulleys
Aluminium Pulleys
Belt Tensioner
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.