Wedge Cogged V-Belts [3VX-5VX-8VX]

With a flat belt and a corrugated surface, Maxtran's wedge cogged single V-belts are equivalent to non-cogged wedge raw edge V-belts, except they have notches (teeth) on the pulley side. On the underside of the belt, the cogs rotate horizontally to improve traction. High linear speed, high speed ratios, and reverse bending are all tolerated by cogged V-belts, which perform well with smaller-diameter sheaves. Apart from the cogs, cogged V-belts function similarly to traditional V-belts. Maxtran carries the three primary cogged classical v belt designations: 3VX, 5VX, and 8VX. The nominal top width and thickness of 3VX section V-belts are 3/8" and 5/16", respectively, and they are wedge-shaped and cogged. V-belts in the 5VX section are wedge-shaped, cogged, and have a nominal top width of 5/8" and a nominal thickness of 17/32". 8V section V-belts are wedge-shaped, with nominal top widths of 1" and thicknesses of 7/8" (actual measurements may differ somewhat). Cogged V-belts are distinguished by a "X" and feature grooves running the length of the belt. Due to the cogs' ability to bend and flex the belt against the pulley, they dissipate heat more efficiently than conventional V-belts. They are beneficial for drives with twists and turns and pulleys with tiny diameters. These V-belts are utilized in drive systems that need to transmit power with at least one horsepower.