When looking for V Belts we normally think that there is only one type of V Belts but there are several and each one of them with specific properties to work better depending of the type of application.

Here is a small recollection of all the types of V Belts on the market and the specifics of each one of them.

V Belts Families

This is the most common type of V belts. They are commonly used in agricultural applications and industrial machinery.

They have a good temperature resistance (-31F to 158F) but a limited resistance to oil.

The way they are measured is with the top width and the internal length (in inches). Depending on the width there are 5 types of classic v belts:

A Type V belt: ½” top width

B Type V belt: 21/32” top width

C Type V belt: 7/8” top width

D Type V belt: 1 ¼” top width

E Type V belt: 1 ½” top width

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V Belts and Wedge Belts are commonly used in industrial applications and also in auto repairs. Their names describe the type of belt as when the belts themselves intersect; they form a V shape or wedge shape. V & Wedge Belts are extremely popular as they make an excellent low cost, quiet and efficient means of transmitting power. However, not all V belts are the same, some will perform better at getting you closer to your end goal. The various types of v belts available include: cogged, raw edge, wrapped and banded v belts which incorporate two or more v belts joined together to make a single belt which provides extra strength due to all the belts being exactly the same length. Grouped under the Power Transmission banner, V Belts have two main functions; to transmit power from one shaft to another and to either increase or decrease speed of a motion.

Synchronous belts, also known as timing belts, are the latest concept in power transmission belting evolution. These belts combine the advantages of chain and gear with the advantages of V belts, but without the limitations usually associated with these conventional types of drives.

Serpentine belts, sometimes called Poly vee belts, are single, endless belts with longitudinal v shaped ribs that mate perfectly with the v grooves in the pulleys. They combine the convenience ofa a thin, one piece flat belt with the strong gripping traction of multiple v belts to make the Poly V belt far better than either for many applications. Interestingly, timing belts were introduced to replace the utilisation of timing chains, which are impressively durable however slightly outdated. Double sided timing belts can also be purchased, which account for all precisions within a fast powered transmission.

Suppliers of V belts and timing belts are in vast supply, to suit any type of application. Imports are also readily available, a significant amount coming from India. Results have shown that maintenance to V belts is crucial, as low quality v belts and ribbed v belts or lack of care to an existing v belt (such as a lack of pulley alignment) can lead to breakdown or failure. Handy tips for v belt maintenance involve not over tensing the belts, using a span sonic tension meter to accurately read and manage tension levels, and that all bolts around the v belt should be sufficiently tightened. Failure is easily caused by a lack of a decent support for the belt, too much lubrication on the bolts and too much sheave wear .Belts can last a very long time, up to 6 years if effectively stored at the correct temperature and a non humid environment.

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V belts are one of the many different types of conveyor belts available. These belts are different from the other varieties because there is only one strand of v belt found underneath the roller bed. This belt can be found on one of the sides of the rollers right next to the belt’s side-frame. These belts run in the opposite direction from that of whatever contents the v belt is conveying. These types of belts are best for light or medium duty loads and are not the best in environments that are moist or oily. One of the great things about these belts is that in order for the belt to function, only very light contact between the belt and the bed rollers is necessary.

Types Of V belts

Although there are many options available when selecting the best v belt for your business, there are two main types of belts, poly v belts and variable speed v belts. Poly v belts are ideal for those who want a flexible belt that will offer smooth performance along with a low profile design and the capability to work at high speeds. The variable speed v belt on the other hand can work with sheave drives of variable speeds and because of this it requires a great deal of lateral rigidity to help maintain a consistent speed control.

More Options

In addition to selecting between poly v belts and variable speed v belts, there are also other options you can make to customize your v belt, making it unique. These belts can come in a wide variety of surfaces depending on what is required for the function they will perform. Some of the most common types of v belts include ribbed ones, notched ones, cogged ones, banded ones, wedged ones and smooth ones, each of which is specifically designed to help serve a different purpose. The guides for the v belts can also come in several types, mostly based on shapes and surface with the most common shapes being a triangle profile, a rectangle profile, a special rectangular profile (with rounded corners) and a special v-profile (a trapezoidal shape).

Normal Uses

V belts are widely used because of their versatility as well as ability to handle directional changes that might prove challenging with other types of conveyor belts. They can be used for basic tasks such as product alignment, offsetting connections, diverting, merging and directional changes. Because of these functions, they are ideal for many industrial applications and are very common in power transmission/driving, conveying, sequencing and timing. The different types available are what make v belts so versatile.

Features

No matter which type of v belt you select or what surface you opt for, there are several features that are common for all of these belts. They will all follow a belt path which eliminates the risk of bending back the belt and because of their abilities with directional changes they are usually available in tight radius configurations. They will almost always have automatic drive pressure and true taper rollers in addition to sleeves that allow them to move the product through curves quietly while still maintaining their orientation.