Link Belts - Type A or Type Z

[Perry]

Looking at replacing a 3L belt on a machine with a link belt. I figure I need a 3/8" link belt. Headed to Amazon to find they have a Type A and a Type Z. Not finding a lot of clear information about the differences.

 

[YotaBota]

This link explains some differences.

The Common Types of V Belts & Their Standard Sizes

V-belts get their name from their trapezoidal shape, which helps them wedge into the sheaves. Enter the link to learn about the types of v-belts.

hvhindustrial.com

Note the types measure either inside or outside lengths, something I just learned.

 

[Perry]

@YotaBota That is a good reference, but I'm still missing some info on the Type Z.

My guess from going over Amazon a couple times more...... 3/8" is a Type Z? and Type A is a 1/2"? I hope that is correct. The one Amazon listing showed a Type Z as 1/2", but you needed to select the one you wanted. This threw me off.

I won't order yet.

 

[Larry_C9]

Here is a link to the Powertwist site which gives a lot of information on link belts. I used these on a previous lath and found them to be quite good.
< https://timkenbelts.com/products/power-twist-drive/>

 

[Larry_C9]

I found another site that lists Z section V belts <https://bearingtech.co.uk/collections/z-section-v-belts>

 

[YotaBota]

one Amazon listing showed a Type Z as 1/2"

Surprise,,,, Amazon descriptions are off, according to the link from @Larry_C9

More learning, that's enough learning for today, don't want to over do it. lol