V Belts

V Belts

V belts are a type of belt than run in a pulley with a V-shaped grooved. Typically endless, V belts contain a trapezoidal cross section. Compared with flat belts, V belts transmit higher torque at lower levels of tension and width. V belts are one type of conveyor belting that fits various applications.

The "V" in V belt does not stand for versatility, but it could. V belts are ideal for lightweight or fractional horsepower use. They also function with high horsepower, shock loads, and high-tension drives for rough applications. The flexibility of a V belt lends itself to being used on a majority of belt drives and conveyor systems.

V belts are made with or without cogs and are available in several different colors, materials and styles. A V belt is measured based on its inside diameter.