Commonly used for applications in the automotive engineering industry, V-Belts fall under the category of vehicle components relating to areas such as the exhaust, transmission, and engine. A V-Belt is constructed from rubber and may feature texturing such as cogs, or have a smooth outer surface, depending on how and where it is to be used. A typical location for a V-Belt includes a vehicle's fans or water pump, where its role is to drive the mechanism. V-Belts have been a vital component in vehicle manufacture for many decades, having first been introduced in the 1920s.

V-Belts get their name from their distinctive appearance when cut in a cross-section. When looking at a V-belt on the inside, it is easy to see the V shape, which enables the belt to gain valuable traction when being used with a set of pulleys or sheaves, which will have a corresponding V-shaped groove to fit. This geometry allows the V-Belt to fit tightly into the groove as tension increases, meaning this type of belt is a more popular choice than other styles. The V-Belt should be carefully fitted so that it extends slightly outside the pulley groove. As a flexible machine element, the V-Belt works by transmitting high torques between the component pulleys or sheaves, with the resulting increase in friction meaning that any loss of power caused by slippage is minimised.

At Simply Bearings, we carry a wide selection of V-Belts, so you can always be sure of finding the right product for your needs. Our range includes V-Belts made by Pix brand, the leading manufacturer of these parts, and includes both wrap construction V-Belts and moulded raw edge cogged V-Belts. Within these collections, our selection includes all of the different specifications you may need for your chosen application, including high power, maintenance-free belts, fire-resistant, anti-static belts, variable speed belts and raw edge multi-level fabric laminated belts.

With a continual Outstanding Performance assessment by BSI since our launch, and our 100% no quibble refund policy, you can shop with confidence with Simply Bearings. As an online retailer, our dedicated team is committed to delivering superb customer service, taking real pride in our motto "The customer is King". With a huge range of products, Simply Bearings makes the ideal choice, whatever you are looking for.

Simply Bearings range of PIX products include:

• PIX V Belts
• PIX Nuts
• PIX Kits
• All PIX Products