Measuring belt length without an existing v belt.

How to measure av belt for sizing. A (1/2) b (21/32) c (7/8) d (1 1/4) e (1 1/2) measuring. Draw a line across the nylon rope. Here at mds, we offer a, b, 3vx, and 5vx belts.

Measure the internal length of the belt. Measure from the inside edge of the buckle to the hole you use as shown below. You also use a thin string to take this measurement and place it on a steel tape to get the correct length.

For a given belt length, the distance between the pulley axles can be calculated using the above formula if the diameters of both pulleys are known. Lay the belt on a clean, flat surface. You will notice that all v belts also sometimes referred to as wedge shaped belts are measured across the top think section and the depth of the belt.

Overlap 4 inches of the nylon rope. Put together the part number: Click the lengths to see our full selection of that type of belt or for that specific.

The most accurate way to measure a belt is to measure the circumference with a cloth tape measure, not by folding the belt in half. Measure the width of the belt. First, measure the outside diameter (od) of the pulley.

Wrap 1/4 inch nylon rope around both pulleys. Measure from the buckle to the belt's loose end. Wrap 1/4 inch nylon rope around both pulleys.