2024-07-30
An Introduction to V-Belts
V-Belts, also known as Vee Belts or Classical Belts, are a type of drive belt that are commonly used to transmit mechanical power from one component to another in a machine. V-Belts have a trapezoidal cross-section that makes them resemble the letter “V”, hence their name. They are designed to transfer power by friction between the belt and the pulley. The friction is created by the tension in the belt and the pressure that it applies to the pulley.