When communicating with end users of our belt products that
are looking for replacement belts, the term “cog” is often used in describing
belt features. Because the term “cog”
can be used to refer to many different shapes and features, we do not generally
find it to be helpful in identifying appropriate replacements. Incorrect belt identifications can be easily
made unless industry standard and correct terminology is used. Here are some suggested industry standard terminology to aid
in describing belt features:
Longitudinal – Refers to features that lead around belt
circumference, or along belt length.
Transverse – Refers to features that lead across belt
width, or are perpendicular to belt circumference. Synchronous belt teeth have a transverse
direction.
Notch – V-belts and multi-speed belts are sometimes notched
to improve bending flexibility. Notches
can be confused with teeth but the type of hardware used with the belts helps
to distinguish. Notched V-belts run in
grooved sheaves and synchronous belt teeth operate in pulleys or sprockets with
transverse grooves.
Rib – Belt ribs are generally longitudinal in nature, as with Micro-V belts or with multiple strand PowerBand type V-Belts. Poly Chain and Polyflex type belts have small transverse ribs on their backs.
Grooves – May be longitudinal if referring to V-belt sheaves, or transverse if referring to synchronous pulleys or sprockets.
Teeth – Generally refer to transverse features, such as teeth on synchronous belts. Synchronous belt teeth may be described as trapezoidal, curvilinear or gear shaped depending on the belt type.
These useful belt related terms can be used instead of “cog” when describing belt features. Feel free to contact us at ptpasupport@gates.com or on our HelpLine at 303-744-5800.
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