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Belt type Z section V-belts

10mm wide · 6mm deep · Multiple leading brands

Z section is the smallest of the main classical V-belts, used on light industrial drives, small motors and pumps, workshop machinery, washing and laundry equipment, and garden and household machinery. We stock Z section belts from several leading manufacturers, so you can choose the right balance of performance and price for your drive. Search by the code on the old belt, such as Z38, 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 Z section belt

Reading the codeZ38 means a Z section belt with a 38 inch inside length (965mm). Metric sizes may show the inside length (Li) or the datum length (Ld), which on Z section is 22mm longer, so check which your belt uses.

Which brand?Every belt here fits the same Z section pulleys. Choose Optibelt for the longest life on hard-working or continuous drives, or a value brand for occasional-use machinery.

Is it really Z section?A Z section belt is 10mm wide and 6mm deep. An SPZ wedge belt is a similar width but deeper, at 8mm, and light-duty 3L garden belts are a different construction.

Tip: on drives with two or more belts, replace them all at once with a matched set of the same brand. For small pulleys or hot-running drives, a cogged ZX belt of the same length is a straight upgrade.
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