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− | Belt sizing is fairly simple, you don't need to know the part number for the size belt you need, you just need to figure out how the part number is made up, as it is made up of the belt width, and the | + | Belt sizing is fairly simple, you don't need to know the part number for the size belt you need, you just need to figure out how the part number is made up, as it is made up of the belt width, and the circumference of the belt. with Gates V belts it's pretty simple to figure out as the information is easy to read out of the part numbers. |
− | I'll only explain Gates belts, there the most common belts used and there # cross | + | I'll only explain Gates belts, there the most common belts used and there # cross reference to other company's anyway |
You have the belt width, it is in a code but simple to follow, as it's only 2 numbers | You have the belt width, it is in a code but simple to follow, as it's only 2 numbers | ||
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69= 5/8" width | 69= 5/8" width | ||
− | Now that you have the width you need, you just need the length which is easy | + | Now that you have the width you need, you just need the length which is easy it's the actual measurement in inches |
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− | it's the actual measurement in inches | + | |
so for example a 50" long 5/8" belt might be needed, so you order a 6950 belt. | so for example a 50" long 5/8" belt might be needed, so you order a 6950 belt. |