V belt cross sections can be identified by their top width and depth dimensions.
D section v belt dimensions.
3v section 3 8 width 5v section 5 8 width 8v section 1 width 3vx section cogged 3 8 width 5vx section cogged 5 8 width double angle v belts.
Aa section dbl.
Classic d section v belts sizes.
Also keep in mind belts do stretch and unfortunately there is no specific given value for how much a belt can stretche.
The width ranges from 1 2 up to 1 1 2 and lengths from 16 up to 400.
These are used in many industries such as industrial agricultural material handling hvac and much more.
High flexibility suitable for flat belt transmission.
The inside length of the belt is typically 2 less for a 4l belt and 1 1 2 less for a 3l belt.
You can also use our browning belt rule that includes a gauge to help easily identify belt type.
Below you ll find our cross reference guides separated into three.
The number following it is the outsidelength of the belt in tenths of inches.
In a belt drive system a ratio is used to determine the speed relation between two v belt pulleys.
Step 2 determine if the v belt is wrapped or notched style if the belt.
Classic kevlar v belt sections.
We hope our clientele find value in these v belts cross reference guides for belts of all shapes and sizes.
For example a v belt with a top width of 21 32 and a depth of 7 16 is a b belt.
A ratio is a proportional factor between two similar objects of different sizes.
D section banded v belts.
A section 1 2 width b section 5 8 width c section 7 8 width d section 1 1 4 width bx section cogged 5 8 width wedge banded v belts.
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You ll also need to measure the width and depth to determine which section v belt you have.
3l section 3 8 width x 7 32 depth.
However as belt slip is inevitable the ratio varies and is therefore only theoretical.
An example would be 4l460 which would be 46 long outside 44 inside.
The speed ratio would be stable if slippage did not occur.
Classic a section v belt.
Standard v belts are manufactured from a special formulated rubber and reinforced high strength polyester cords for uniformity strength.
Classic banded v belts.
Kevlar v belts 3l a 4l b 5l c 3 8 3l section kevlar v belts 1 2 a section kevlar v belts.