V-Belts – Procedure for Belt Indentification
Step 2 - What type of V-belt are you looking for?
Step 3 - What is the belt width – respectively, what is the belt profile?

The same procedure applies to both sheathed and cogged V-belts.

Measure the upper width of the belt, e.g. 17 mm (belt type 17/B)...

... or e.g. 16.3 mm (belt type SPB or XPB for belts with teeth).

Measure the belt thickness, e.g. 13 mm (belt type SPB 16.3x13)...

... or e.g. 10 mm (belt type 17/B with a measurement of 17x10).
In the profile table, you can find the appropriate type.
Step 4 - What is the belt length?

Measure the length of the belt, e.g. encircle the outer surface with a string.

Then measure the length of the string.
Belt length
- inner length Li - measured by the inside surface
- outer length La - measured by the outside surface
- working length Lw - working length
More tips for belts identification

Newer belts are marked with a product number and/or manufacturer.

High performance cogged belt types XPZ-XPA-XPB-XPC.

ContiTech belts have cut sides.

Vertical strands of fibreglass can be seen on the sides.

A multiple belt is actually V-belts joined together.

Transmitted power is the same, but multiple belts are 100% in set and do not oscillate.
In case of repeated belt damage or breakage, it is necessary to remove the belt and determine its fault.
Downloads:
- TYMA belts, a complete catalogue (pdf, 6 786 kB)

