How do you read V-belt numbers?

How do you read V-belt numbers?

Automotive belts start with either 4L (12.5mm wide) or 3L (9.5mm). The number following it is the outside length of the belt in tenths of inches. The inside length of the belt is typically 2″ less for a 4L belt, and 1-1/2″ less for a 3L belt.

What are V-belt sizes?

It comes in three sizes (3V, 5V, and 8V).

How long is a b88 V-belt?

91 inches
For B-section v-belts, the outside circumference is found by adding 3 inches to the inside length of the belt. So, the outside circumference of the B88 belt is 91 inches (88+3)….Gates B88 Belt.

SKU 9003-2088
Weight 1.000000
Length (inch) 91
Length Type Outside Circumference
Top Belt Width per strand (inch) 0.66

Who makes Jason belts?

V-Belts & Belting On Jason Industrial, Inc., A Megadyne Group Company.

What is V-belt service factor?

The tables for V-belt drives list service factors that generally range from 1.0 to 1.8 depending on the type of driver (ac motor, dc motor, or internal combustion engine), the type of driven machine, and the duty cycle. Service factors for synchronous belts run a bit higher, ranging from 1.0 to 2.4.

How do you read the serpentine belt numbers?

The first one, and the more recognizable one, is the manufacturer’s part number, which is referenced when ordering the part. The second, and lesser known one, is a global industry standard number that indicates the size of the belt.

What are three types of standard V belts?

There are three common V belt types: Classical V-belt (classified by their dimensions from A to E), Narrow V series (classified by their dimensions 3V, 5V, and 8V), and light duty Fractional Horsepower belt (classified by their dimensions 2L, 3L, 4L, 5L). Their counterpart cogged belt is classified by the letter X.