Understanding V-belt Construction Terms

V-belt construction features can be described by a variety of terms, which can cause confusion.  Here are some of the most common terms you may encounter:

• Banded:
• A fabric layer surrounds the belt
• Also referred to as wrapped or covered
• Bareback:
• A type of banded V-belt where the fabric is not impregnated with rubber
• Also referred to as low friction, dry cover, or clutching cover
• Bandless:
• No fabric surrounding the belt
• Also referred to as cut edge, raw edge, or machined edge
• Notched:
• The bottom of the belt is notched (not flat)
• Also referred to as cogged, molded notch, or cut notch
• PowerBand®:
• Multiple V-belt strands joined with a common backing
• Also referred to as joined