Training Module

Belt Basics
Means of Power Transmission

• V-Belts
• Chains
• Gears
• Timing Belts
V-Belt Basics

• V-Belts have been around

since the early 20th
century
V-Belts

• The function of a belt is to

transfer rotation from the
powered pulley to one or
more driven pulleys
• The belt must be designed
and manufactured to
transfer this power
efficiently and reliably
 Types of Belts
• Classical V-Belts
• Fractional Horse-Power V-Belts
• Narrow (Wedge) V-Belts
• Double Angle (Hexagonal) V-Belts
• Joined (Banded) Belts
• V-Ribbed Belts
• Variable Speed Belts
• Synchronous (Timing) Belts
 Two Major Belt Categories

• V-Belt - works on the principle

of the wedge and relies on
tension to create friction on the
sidewall of the sheave to
transmit power

• Synchronous or timing belt -

relies on accurate and smooth
meshing of the teeth on the belt
with the grooves of the sprocket
 Two Major Types of V-Belts

• Wrapped Molded which has a

fabric cover and is molded into
a V-shape

• Raw Edge which is cured and

then cut into a V-shape
 V-Belt Characteristics
• Less expensive than other forms of power transmission
• Start, stop and run smoothly
• Operate noiselessly and without lubrication
• Absorb objectionable and harmful vibrations
• Clean and requires minimum maintenance
• Rugged and long lasting
• Provide a wide selection of speed ranges
• Cover an extremely wide horsepower range
• Easy to install and to replace
• Relatively unaffected by moisture, abrasive dusts, or extreme variations in temperature
• Acts as a fuse for the system components
V-Belts

• V-Belts work using

the principle of the
”wedge”
 V-Belt Construction

Tension Section
Tensile Members
Compression Section
 V-Belt Components
• Rubber
– Abrasion resistance
– Heat resistance
– Oil resistance
– Flex resistance
– Static conductivity
• Cord
– Strength
– Shock load
– Belt stretch
• Fabric
– Clutching requirements
– Static conductivity
– Crack resistance
– Flexibility
Wrapped V-Belt Construction
• 1. Cover - protective fabric cover
impregnated with rubber
• 2. Tension Section - synthetic
rubber compounded to stretch as
belt bends
• 3. Cords - synthetic fiber cords
carry the power and minimize
stretch
• 4. Compression Section - synthetic
rubber compound to support cords
evenly and compress as belt bends
Raw Edge V-Belt Construction
• 1. Tension Section - specially
woven stress-relieved fabric
• 2. Cords - synthetic cord carries
load with minimal stretch
• 3. Compression Section - Stiflex
rubber compound and precision
molded cogs increase flexibility and
supports cords
• 4. Raw Edge Side Walls - provide
uniform anti-slip surface, greater
flexibility and allow more cord
 Advantages
Raw Edge vs. Wrapped

• Performs more efficiently

• Generates less heat
• Increases H.P. rating
• Provides longer life
The Right Belt for the Application
 The Right Belt for the Application
Carlisle Premium Raw-Edge Belts

• FHP
–Durapower II
• Classical
–Super II
–Gold Ribbon Cog
• Narrow
–Power-Wedge
 Durapower II® V-Belt
“A real heavyweight in the light duty arena”

• Premium materials provide longer life

• Stress-relieved cover fabric provides
maximum flexibility
• Cord is specially treated to maintain
belt loads without stretching
• Raw-Edge side walls grip pulleys
minimizing belt slip, noise and
vibration
• Special neoprene compounds support
cords evenly and resist flex fatigue
 Durapower® II FHP V-Belt
Product Name: Durapower II FHP (light duty) V-Belt

Product Brand:

Part No format: Profile (3L, 4L, 5L), outside length (inches)

Sizes/classifications: Light duty/fractional h.p., raw edge construction

Example: A 5L750 is an FHP belt with an outside length of 75”,

A top width of 5/8” and a depth of 11/32”.
 Super II® V-Belt
“The Problem Solver”
• Greater strength from centrally
placed, specially treated polyester
cord
• Longer life on severe drives
• Resists rollover
• Better grip with controlled slippage
• Greater flexibility
– Smaller pulleys
– Backside idlers
• Raw-Edge sidewalls minimize slip,
noise and vibration
• 100% neoprene resists heat, oil and
ozone
 Super II® V-Belt
Product Name: Super II V-Belt

Product Brand:

Part No format: A, B, C followed by inside length

Sizes/classifications: Classical profile, raw-edge construction, 21” to 200”

Example: B94 has an inside length or standard length

designation of 94”, and an outside length of
96.8”. It has a 21/32” top width and a 7/16”
depth.
 Gold Ribbon® Cog-Belt®
“The Energy Saver”

• Higher horsepower
• Longer life
• More energy efficient
• Reduce downtime, save energy
• Raw-Edge sidewalls minimize slip,
noise and vibration
 Gold Ribbon® Cog-Belt®
Product Name: Gold Ribbon Cog-Belt

Product Brand:

Part No format: AX, BX, CX, DX followed by inside length

Sizes/classifications: Classical profile, raw edge construction, 23” to 362”

Example: CX225 has an inside length or standard length

designation of 225 inches, and an outside length
of 227.2 inches. It has a 7/8” top width and 9/16”
depth.
 Power-Wedge® Cog-Belt®

• Reduce cost, space and weight

• Transmit more torque with less
slip
• Higher horsepower rating
• Greater design flexibility
• Longer life
• Smoother running
• Higher efficiency for energy
savings
• Improved belt flex - reduced
bending stress
 Power-Wedge® Cog-Belt®
Product Name: Power-Wedge Cog-Belt

Product Brand:

Part No format: Profile (3VX, 5VX, 8VX) followed by outside length (X10)

Sizes/classifications: Narrow wedge profile, raw edge construction

Example: 5VX630 has an outside length of 63 inches…not 630”.

The length in the part number is the outside as
opposed to classical belts that show inside length.
It has a 5/8” top width and a 17/32” depth.
 Belts that Better the Bottom Line
• Carlisle energy efficient raw edge belts
improve system performance
• Payback is significant and begins
immediately
• The larger the number of drives and higher
the horsepower, the more you save
 Belts that Better the Bottom Line
• Install Gold Ribbon Cog-Belts for immediate
energy savings without modifying your drives
• Conventional V-Belts deteriorate to a nominal
efficiency of 93 percent
• Carlisle Gold Ribbon Cog Belts maintain 95%
efficiency
• Gold Ribbon’s higher horsepower capacity
and longer life reduces maintenance intervals
and down time
 PowerMiser
• Use PowerMiser to determine the cost effectiveness of
replacing existing V-belts with Carlisle raw edge belts
• Download at www.CarlisleBelts.com
 PowerMiser
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