Proper Wedge belts for your machine
In the mechanical market there are various types of wedge belts available. Few of the most common sizes that are available are AX, BX, A etc. Few of the wedge belts that are available in the market have a smooth surface while the others have a cogged surface. The rough surface wedge belts are mainly used in high speed motors as it grips the grooves of the machine more perfectly than the smooth surfaced wedge belts. Now every machine requires a particular type of v belt. You must consult the manufacturer of the machine before replacing it.
You can get a cross list for your wedge belts and refer to it as different machine manufacturers have different set of numbers assigned to their wedge belts. After selecting the right v belt for your machine, properly installing it is equally important. One of the important things that need to be done before installing the wedge belts is to check the pulleys as whether they are lined perfectly or not. You must know the fact that all wedge belts stretch a bit therefore utilising a tension tool is necessary while installing a v belt. Consulting an expert would be the wisest decision when changing the wedge belts of your machinery is required.