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Belt type 5V & 5VX narrow wedge belts

5/8″ (15.9mm) wide · Smooth 5V & cogged 5VX · Multiple leading brands

5V is the larger American narrow wedge belt, sized in inches and built for heavier drives on US-built equipment such as large HVAC units and cooling towers, compressors, pumps, crushers and industrial machinery. 5VX is the cogged version, which bends round smaller pulleys, runs cooler and transmits more power. We stock 5V and 5VX belts from several leading manufacturers. Search by the code on the old belt, such as 5V1000 or 5VX1000, and use the filters to narrow it down by length or brand.

  • OptibeltOur premier brand, for long life on demanding drives
  • MegadyneHigh-quality Italian belts for industrial drives
  • BandoJapanese quality for industrial and agricultural use
  • GatesOne of the world’s best-known belt makers
  • PIXGood-value belts for general-purpose drives

Finding the right 5V belt

Reading the code5V1000 means a 5V belt with a 100.0 inch effective (outside) length: drop the last digit or divide by ten to get inches. 5VX1000 is the cogged version in the same length.

5V or 5VX?Both run in the same 5V pulleys, so a 5VX belt is a straight upgrade on a 5V of the same length. Choose 5VX for small pulleys or drives that run hot.

5V or SPB?5V is close in size to the metric SPB belt, but they’re made to different standards and lengths are measured differently. Match a 5V belt to 5V pulleys, and check your old belt’s code before ordering.

Tip: on drives with two or more belts, replace them all at once with a matched set of the same brand, and don’t mix 5V and 5VX on the same drive. For hard-to-reach drives, try a maintenance-free 5V belt that never needs re-tensioning.

  • No code?Measure the top width and the outside length. Our how to measure guide shows you how.
  • Other sectionsTry 3V & 3VX, 8V or SPB belts.
  • Still not sure?Call 020 8138 2848 with the code or measurements 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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