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Double Section V-Belts

Double V-belts, also known as hexagonal V-belts, are designed to transmit power from both sides of the belt. Unlike standard classical V-belts, which only have one working surface, double V-belts have a symmetric trapezoidal cross-section, allowing them to engage pulleys on both sides. The neutral axis containing the tension member is exactly halfway up the section.

Description

Double V-belts are primarily used in serpentine drive systems, where the belt needs to operate in a reversible direction or engage multiple pulleys that face different directions.

Just like classical V-belts, double V-belts come in standardized sizes. Double-section belts are typically labeled AA, BB, CC, DD, EE (instead of A, B, C, etc.), where the extra A, B, C, etc., indicates that the belt works on both sides.

Belt Section Top Width (mm) Height (mm) Angle (°) Common Applications
AA 13 mm (1/2″) 10 mm 40° Light-duty serpentine drives
BB 17 mm (21/32″) 13 mm 40° Medium industrial applications
CC 22 mm (7/8″) 17 mm 40° Heavy-duty industrial applications
DD 32 mm (1-1/4″) 25 mm 40° Large machinery, high-torque applications
EE 38 mm (1-1/2″) 30 mm 40° Extra-heavy-duty applications

FEATURES:

  • Flex and low elongation
  • Antistatic, Oil and Heat resistant
  • Temperature range: -30 C to 180 t
  • Excellent running characteristics
  • High power transmission capability

Additional information

Section

AA, BB, CC