V Belts & Wedge Belts
V-Belts & Wedge Belts are available as either the traditional, more common, wrapped type or as a cogged raw edge type.
Cogged raw edge V-Belts can be used for pulleys with a small diameter as their cogged design allows the belt to fit better around tighter radius. Another advantage of the cogged type is the slightly higher power rating, however, cogged v-belts can suffer from accumulation of dirt in dusty conditions leading to accelerated wear and reduced life as a result. In these conditions a wrapped v-belt would be a better choice.
Wedge Belts are similar in design but are stronger in comparison to the common v-belt. Therefore, fewer belts and lighter pulleys can be used - resulting in reduced space and weight in the application. Wedge belts are also offered in either wrapped or cogged raw edge versions.
Also available in this series is the Narrow Wedge Belt. The narrow wedge belt is a version of the standard wedge belt but with a slightly different width and height ratio.
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Features & Benefits
Wrapped V-Belts & Wedge Belts are:
- Traditional and most common belt type
- More suitable for dusty conditions
- Wide range of driven speeds
- Low maintenance
- Highly efficient
- Easy to install
Cogged raw edge V-belts & wedge belts:
- Have a higher power rating
- Can be used together with smaller pulleys
Applications
V-Belts & Wedge belts are used in a broad range of industries and applications including:
- Agricultural machinery
- Construction equipment