2024-07-30
How to Measure V-Belt Dimensions
In a car or other machine’s power transmission belt system, the V-belt is the rubber or polymer pulley that transfers force from the engine to other vital components, such as a car’s alternator, power steering pump, or air conditioning compressor. These belts get their name from their cross-section trapezoidal or V-shaped ridges, which fit into a groove on the pulley and wedge as the engine’s load increases. Among the various belts used in the operation of engines, V-belts are known for their solid traction and transfer of speed to components, as well as their long service life.