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Can a Poly V belt be used in place of a V-belt?

Poly V belts can be installed on the majority of the applications but trapezoidal pulleys must be replaced by Poly V pulleys.
V-belt can be converted to Hutchinson ribbed belt.
Can Poly V belts be used in damp or under water environments?

Yes, but the application parameters must be examined before validation.
On my application I have a problem at high belt speed. What is the maximum belt speed for Poly V belts?

The Hutchinson Poly V belt tolerates high speed.
The H-section Poly V belt tolerates belt speeds up to 80 m / s.
Are your belts - antistatic?

The problem is to know what is behind this word " antistatic "...
The question can be rephrased in three ways. Please, contact us !
Is it possible to replace chains by a ribbed belt ?

Yes, when synchronism is not needed. Just have a look to our case study Roller conveyor in saw mill.
You will be able to check how successfully Hutchinson converts chains with tensioning sprockets into Poly V PK transmission system enabling the cutomer to get : maintenance free, clean transmission and maintenance free.
What are the possible elongation percentage of Flexonic^® belt?

Flexonic tension is depending on many data. Generally it goes from 3 to 9%. But please do contact us to get a specific answer for your application and your Flexonic^® belt drive.
Could you explain what is the meaning of the marking on a Flexonic^® belt (example: PJ560 Flexonic^®) ?

This Flexonic^® belt must be mounted by force on a fix center distance. PJ560 means the length after mounting (Developed length).
What are the minimum and maximum admissible temperatures of Poly V belts ?

Compounds are available for temperature ranges from -45°C to +120°C.
Are you able to supply Poly V belts with special over-backings ?

Hutchinson can offer different types of special Poly V belts. On request, we can produce and supply Poly V belts with over-backings (rubber over-backings resistant to oil, abrasion or temperature , special textile over-backings…), depending on the length and profiles.
Have a look to our special Poly V belt section.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any enquiry.
Do your products comply with the REACH norm ?

Generally speaking, yes they do but, please do not hesitate in contacting us for more precise answer in case of specific request.
What are Hutchinson Belt Drive Systems certificates ?
Our certifications are :
- ISO 9001 V2008
- ISO/TS 16949 V2009
Download our quality certifications.

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