V belts are belts with a trapezoidal cross-section. Like other types of belts, they are used to transmit power or torque from the driving component to the driven component. Their design facilitates gripping onto the roller components (i.e., pulleys) during operation, decreasing the risk of slippage and increasing the consistency of the system’s output.
How Do V Belts Work?
The key components of a standard wrapped V belt are as follows:
- Base rubber compound. The rubber material forms the bulk of the V belt and acts as a shock absorber during operations.
- Tensile Members. Tensile members, commonly referred to as “cords” are embedded in the rubber, giving the V belt its strength and capability to transmit power.
- Protective covering. The textile cover guarantees the right grip for power transmission and protects the rubber from frictional damage and external contaminants.
Altogether, these components allow wrapped V belts to perform their function as intended—i.e., transmitting power and torque from one pulley to another by friction-based means.
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