V-Belt Design Program
CHOOSE EITHER WEDGE OR CLASSICAL BELT CROSS SECTIONS
Please note that if your design point is near one of the lines on the charts, a good drive can be designed with the cross section on either side of the line. You may design drives using both cross sections and select the most economical drive.
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"WEDGE"
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Wedge belts are chosen to achieve the highest drive capacity, minimizing space and weight requirements. They also provide the best service for severe duty drives. They usually provide the lowest cost drives.
WEDGE CROSS SECTION SELECTION CHART
             NOTE: For Standard Pulleys, the Maximum Belt Speed Allowed is 6500 FPM
             Belt speed is calculated by taking the outside diameter of a pulley in inches times 0.262.
"CLASSICAL"
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Classical belts are chosen to achieve a good reliable drive where space and weight requirements are not primary concerns. They provide good overall service for all but the most severe duty drives.
CLASSICAL CROSS SECTION SELECTION CHART
             NOTE: For Standard Pulleys, the Maximum Belt Speed Allowed is 6500 FPM
             Belt speed is calculated by taking the outside diameter of a pulley in inches times 0.262.

The selection charts also apply to banded belts, if a banded belt design is required.