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Belt type 5MS Scrum multi-rib belts

Polyurethane banded V-belts · 60° wide angle ribs · 5MS profile

Scrum belts are polyurethane banded V-belts made up of several 60° wide angle ribs joined side by side, with a grooved back that keeps the belt flexible. They’re built for high-speed drives that need smooth, quiet running with very low vibration and high precision, such as machine tools, woodworking machines and other high-speed machinery. The 5MS profile is the multi-rib version of the 5M wide angle section. Search by the code on the old belt, such as 3-5MS-600, and use the filters to narrow it down by ribs and length.

  • Multi-rib designSeveral wide angle ribs joined into one stable belt
  • High speedBuilt for fast-running drives with smooth, quiet operation
  • Very low vibrationIdeal for precision machinery and fine finishes
  • Flexible backGrooved backing lets the belt bend round small pulleys

Choosing a 5MS Scrum belt

Reading the codeScrum codes give the number of ribs, the profile and the length. 3-5MS-600 means 3 ribs of the 5MS profile, 600mm long. Match all three from your old belt.

Count the ribsThe number of ribs must match the grooves on the pulley, or the drive it was designed for. Count the ribs on the underside of the old belt before ordering.

Wide angle pulleysScrum belts have 60° ribs and run in matching 5MS multi-groove pulleys. They won’t fit standard V-belt or poly-V ribbed belt pulleys.

Tip: Scrum belts look similar to poly-V ribbed belts, but their ribs are larger and have a much wider angle. If you’re unsure, measure the width of one rib and send us a photo of the belt end-on.

  • Other Scrum profilesSee 7MS and 11MS Scrum belts.
  • Single-rib belt?See our Optibelt WR 5M wide angle belts.
  • Still not sure?Call 020 8138 2848 with the code, rib count or machine details and we'll find the right belt.
  • Buying for a business?Open a trade account for trade pricing on maintenance stock and repeat orders.
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