V and Wedge belts are suited to numerous applications due to their economical, quiet and smooth power transmission. They are popular because they can perform effectively on either long or short centre distances, and they cushion shafting, motors and connected equipment against load fluctuation. A V or Wedge belt does its work under tension by pulling on the rim of the groove of the driven pulley, causing it the rotate.
V Belts have the following references: Z, A, B, C, D and E