V-belts

V-belt is a collective term for trapezoidal drive belts that non-positively transmit torques in mechanical drive systems. They can be encased or raw edged. High-quality materials, careful production processes and the correct choice of product ensure maximum operational reliability. The profile, length, and material of the V-belt and the construction and material of the tension members will vary, depending on the application and specific requirements.

Further information about our V-belts:

V-belts are either encased or raw-edged. Essentially, they differ in their profiles, in other words their height-to-width ratio, then in the materials used and in the construction and material of the tension members. Normal standard versions are oil-resistant under certain conditions and heat-resistant up to approx. 70 °C ambient temperature. Special versions (with minimum purchase quantities) are also available, of course:

electrically conductive V-belts with approval certificate
extra heat-resistant V-belts, ambient temperature 70 °C - 100 °C
extra oil-resistant V-belts
extra cold-resistant V-belts
selected smooth-running V-belts

In multi-groove pulleys, we recommend using set-constant belts, which should be re-tensioned after a short running time. It is worth checking the pre-tensioning using a frequency meter, a tensiometer or a Krikit tension gauge.

Today's drive systems place high demands on V-belts. Until the late 18^th century, the simplest transmission elements such as ropes or flat belts were made of chrome leather. The industrial revolution, the invention of mastication and the vulcanisation of rubber (in the first half of the 19^th century), development of the first electric generator - all these achievements made possible an improvement in the quality of the original flat belts and established further applications in drive technology. Continuous improvements eventually led to the invention of the first V-belt, which was patented by John Gates in 1917.

The development of modern V-belts has to take into consideration the stringent requirements of a wide range of drive systems. Ever greater power transmission, longer service life even in the harshest of environments and in ever narrower spatial conditions, greater smoothness, a low price - meanwhile there is a drive belt for almost every requirement.

Of fundamental importance for the operating characteristics of the various belts are the producers' manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies. We are the Swiss representatives for ContiTech Antriebssysteme GmbH (www.contitech.de), SWR Europe-van Dinther GmbH (www.swr-europe.de) and Bando Europe GmbH (www.bando.de). We also work with several European and Asian suppliers, who supply us with some well-known branded products.