Wedge belts, also known as narrow V belts, are designed for high-performance power transmission applications where maximum power, efficiency and compact drive dimensions are required. Capable of effectively handling drives up to 750kW, wedge V belts offer an excellent power-to-size ratio and provide a cost-effective solution for demanding industrial drive systems.
Available in popular metric wedge belt sections including SPZ, SPA, SPB and SPC, as well as imperial 3V, 5V and 8V sections, narrow V belts provide significantly higher power transmission capacity compared with conventional classical V belts of a similar size.
The specialised narrow or wedge-shaped belt profile provides increased support for the tensile cords, allowing higher loads to be transmitted through a smaller belt cross-section. This means wedge belts can handle equivalent loads using narrower pulley face widths and smaller pulley diameters than traditional V belts.
Using smaller or fewer V belts helps reduce the overall size and weight of the drive system while maintaining excellent power transmission performance. This makes wedge belts particularly suitable for compact machinery, high-speed drives and heavy-duty industrial applications where efficiency, reliability and space are important considerations.
Bearing King are UK stockists of PIX belts, one of the industry's leading manufacturers of V belts and power transmission belts. Our extensive PIX wedge belt range includes SPZ, SPA, SPB, SPC, in a wide selection of lengths and specifications to suit replacement, maintenance and OEM applications.
Shop PIX wedge belts and narrow V belts from Bearing King for high-quality, reliable power transmission solutions suitable for industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, pumps, fans, compressors and many other drive applications.
