V-Belts & Ribbed Automotive Belts (586 items found)

V-belts are unobtrusive mechanical parts which are nonetheless crucial to the smooth working of all kinds of tools and appliances. When you need a v-belt replacement to get your power tools back in working order, the range here at Ace contains exactly the type and size of ribbed belt you need.

What Exactly Are V-Belts?

V-belts are a kind of flexible rubber band used to transfer power from a motor to a tool's wheels, pulleys, or other moving parts. However, there's a crucial difference between a v-ribbed belt and a regular rubber belt. V-belts are specially designed with a slanted, trapezoid cross-section rather than being more or less flat. This distinctive shape means they can grip into a pulley more tightly using the friction that the belt creates to increase tension.

Advantages of V-Belts

Compared to other kinds of belts, a v-belt’s ribbed surface greatly reduces the risk of slippage, and so transfers power more effectively to where it's needed in a tool or appliance. And for applications where even more grip is needed, a multi v-belt or a banded v-belt offers even more surface area per length of belt to increase friction.

What Are Fractional Horsepower Belts?

A fractional horsepower belt is simply a kind of v-belt designed for use in devices with a horsepower rating below one. They should be used alongside motors that don't exceed an output of 1 hp for optimal use.

Where is a V-Ribbed Belt Used?

Essentially, any device that transmits power from a motor to another part will probably use a v-belt somewhere in its construction. Common examples around the home and garden include lawn mowers, washing machines, power drills, water pumps, cars and many more.

Why Might You Need a V-Belt Replacement

Even though v-belts are designed to be highly durable, they can wear out over time and may need replacing to keep your power tool or other machine working well. To do their job correctly they need to be flexible, but also need to withstand high tension, fast operating speeds, and, in some cases, high temperatures. This means that a v belt in a heavily used tool can eventually suffer from cracking, blistering, surface glazing or separation of the different layers used in manufacture.

And if the v-belt in your tool is easily visible, it's good to get into the habit of checking it every so often for any signs of wear, as a complete failure of the belt during use can cause serious damage to the other components in the machine.

Shop V-Belts and Fractional Horsepower Belts at Ace Hardware

Browse our range of lawnmower v-belts, automotive v-belts and fractional horsepower belts to get the exact replacement part you need for your power tool or vehicle, using the filters and options to narrow your choice by type, brand and price range. If you’re still unsure what v-belt is right for your needs, stop by or call in to your local Ace for expert advice from our friendly staff.

Order your v-belts online for fast shipping to your home, or free same-day pickup at your local Ace store for when you need your machines back up and running without delay.