V-belt can be converted
to Hutchinson ribbed belt.

WHY SWITCH FROM V BELT TRANSMISSION 
TO RIBBED BELT TRANSMISSION ?

We offer you to convert Vbelt transmission to ribbed belt transmission.

Here are the main advantages of this conversion: 

THE EFFICIENCY OF THE TRANSMISSION

  • Higher power transmission by continuous and uniform cord. 

  • A larger contact surface than V belts.

Hutchinson conversion vbelt to polyv

Technical studies have revealed that at the same tension and with the same geometry the Poly V compared to V-Belt has an upper yield : it is situated on average around 98 %, a fact that reduces electricity consumption and the size of the motor.

Hutchinson conversion vbelt to polyv efficiency

THE COMPACTNESS OF THE TRANSMISSION

  • Higher transmission ratio 

Ribbed belt 1: 60 vs V belt 1: 20.
Avoids the need for staged pulleys. 

  • Reduced diameter of the pulleys

The minimum diameters of ribbed profiles are smaller than those of V-Belt profiles. 

  • Reduced weight of the transmission

No need for a tensioner. 

  • Reduced belt width for a given geometry and the same power transfer (small ribbed pulley). 

Hutchinson conversion vbelt to polyv weight

 

Moreover, the Poly V can operate in flexion and counter flexion with the following benefits:

  • A single belt can drive several accessories: serpentine belt installation.
  • Driving accessories from the back of the belt. 

 

EFFICIENCY

Stable tension: compared to V-Belt no need for matching thanks to the monobloc belt and no differential flapping.

The aging of the belt does not result in any loss of power. 

 

COST REDUCTIONS

PURCHASE:

  • Reduced diameter and pulley width.
    Compared to V-Belt no need for a tensioner with the Flexonic®. 
  • Lighter transmission 
  • Reduced belt length 
  • No need for inertia flywheels in some cases 
  • Machining of pulleys is facilitating: the Poly V can be used on smooth pulleys (receivers). 

 Hutchinson conversion vbelt to polyv diameters

 

MAINTENANCE:

  • Rapid set up : 1 PM Poly V can replace up to 25 SPB V belts. 
  • No need for matching 
  • Increased lifespan 
  • No need for re-tensioning and verification operations on the range of elastic belts 
  • The tension of the Flexonic® can be stabilised after just a few minutes in dynamic performance mode.
    Tension will not change throughout the lifetime of the belt. 

 Hutchinson conversion vbelt to polyv slipping

Hutchinson conversion vbelt to polyv tension

 

TIME AND PRODUCTIVITY:
Simpler factory installation of the Flexonic®: time savings and productivity gains.

  • Installed on fixed center distance with standard grooved pulleys 
  • Automatic tensioning


OPERATIONS:

  • Reduced energy costs (better transmission effi ciency) 
  • Increased lifespan of the belt. 


STORAGE:

  • Standardisation and rationalisation of references. 

Hutchinson conversion vbelt to polyv storage