Meaning
V belt is a flexible rubber belt used to link more than one machinery. It is also known as transmission belts. It is used to transmit power efficiency.
Constructional Features of V belts:
Rubber: The rubber also acts as a compression medium to absorb the shocks during power transmission.
Steel Wire: They provide the necessary boosting and strength to the V-Belt for transmission of the power.
Cover: It Works as a protective layer of plastic against high temperature.
Usually V belts are classified into 5 sections on the bases of cross sectional size:
- A Section
- B section
- C Section
- D Section
- E section