What Are The Advantages of Multi Ribbed Belts Compared To Traditional Rubber Belts

The engine drive belt is an inconspicuous small component in truck engines. Although it is small, it undertakes the power transmission work to accessories such as water pumps, generators, cooling fans, and air conditioning compressors. It can be said that it connects the operation of various components in the engine. Without its normal operation, our truck would be unable to move forward and may even cause serious malfunctions such as engine failure!

Previously, most engines used V-belts, but with the development and progress of technology in recent years, multi ribbed belts have gradually replaced V-belts as the mainstream. However, most people know that the V-belt is better than the V-belt, but few can explain its advantages. So today, let's take a look at why the V-belt can replace the V-belt.

Before the popularization of multi ribbed belts, the most widely used was still V-belts, which can be seen on many mechanical equipment. It has the characteristics of low price, simple process, and low technical content. In addition, its accuracy for belt grooves is also relatively low. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages. The transmission capacity of the V-belt is relatively low, and its lifespan is also relatively short, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern engines. It has gradually begun to be phased out, but its substitute, the multi wedge belt, has many advantages.

1、 The contact area between the multi ribbed belt and the pulley is relatively large, the load distribution is uniform, and the transmission capacity is stronger. It can transmit about 30% more power than ordinary triangular belts.

2、 Multi wedge belt transmission has relatively low vibration, smooth operation, small elongation after long-term use, long service life, belt speed up to 40 meters per second, and high power.

3、 Multi wedge belt has a thin body, good flexibility, low working stress, and low heat generation, and can work on small diameter pulleys. At the same power, multi ribbed belts can effectively reduce the volume of transmission components, occupying about 25% less space than traditional V-belts.

4、 Another favorite feature of engine manufacturers is that the back of the multi ribbed belt can also be used for transmission, allowing for more complex transmission systems to be arranged in a smaller space and driving more equipment in a limited space. And an automatic tension adjuster can be used to make the transmission safer and more reliable.

In summary, although multi ribbed belts are advanced, it does not mean that multi ribbed belts will not malfunction. In general, the failure of multi wedge belts is often caused by neglect of maintenance, such as insufficient or excessive tension, which can cause damage to the belt. Inspection and maintenance have a significant impact on the life of the belt. We hope that everyone can pay more attention to the condition of their engine belt during use to prevent damage and losses during operation.

The above is a brief introduction to multi ribbed belts. The numerous advantages of multi ribbed belts have gradually replaced V-belts. Of course, with the increasing development of technology, we believe that more advanced transmission systems will emerge in the future, and even future engines may not require conveyor belts.