Industrial Belts : power, safety, and long service life
IndustrialBelts are designed for high-performance power transmission. Thanks to their function as a “mechanical fuse,” they allow for controlled slippage in the event of an overload, thereby protecting the drive system and reducing the risk of failure.
Specifications and availability:
MetricBelts , smooth or toothed
Sections SPA, SPAX, SPB, SPBX, SPC, SPCX, SPZ, SPZX (metric) and A, AX, B, BX, C, CX, D, Z (inch) compatible with the corresponding pulleys
Metric and inch sizes, with lengths up to over 15,000 mm
High-quality materials for reliability and durability
Ideal for industrial applications, machinery, and equipment that require maximum efficiency and durability.
How do you calculate the length (or, more precisely, the perimeter) of a Belt ?
You can usually determine the length of Belt directly from the markings on it.
If you cannot read the Belt code—for example, because Belt is too worn—you can measure it manually and calculate the circumference using the tables provided below.
It is important to note that for standard Belts , the internal lenght is used as the standard reference, whereas for narrow Belts , with the prefix SP or XP, the pitch is usually specified.
To determine the length of a Belt measure the EXTERNAL LENGTH manually in millimeters, and then calculate the internal length or the original length using the information in the tables below.
After measuring the outer length— which is usually more practical and quicker to measure— simply subtract or add the values listed in the table to the measured value in millimeters to get the actual circumference.
Belts in inches
Metric Belts
Marking Belts with dimensions in inches
Marking Belts with dimensions in millimeters
Examples
1) I measure the outside length of a Belt a Z-shaped cross-section.
To calculate the internal lenght subtract 38 mm from the measured value.
2) I measure the outside length of a Belt an SPB cross-section.
To obtain the original width, simply subtract 22 mm from the measured value.
As a rule, the inch is used as the unit of measurement for standard Belts , but to make calculations easier, we have chosen to list all measurements in millimeters as well.
To measure the length of your Belt, you can use a belt measurer, a tape measure, or—more simply —a standard piece of packing string.
Keep in mind that a margin of error of about 5 mm is considered normal during manual measurement.