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Gates Tri-Power Classical Section Molded Notch V-Belt
$24.71

Gates Tri-Power BX55 V-Belt

The Gates Tri-Power BX55 V-Belt is engineered for optimal performance in heavy-duty applications, thanks to its classical cross-section design. With advanced raw edge construction and a unique notch design, this belt excels in environments that demand small diameter pulleys and back idlers.

Key Features

  • Precision Machined Edges: The belt edges are expertly machined to ensure even contact with pulley grooves, minimizing slippage and wear for a smoother operation.
  • Durable Flex-Bonded Cords: These cords are designed to adhere strongly to the belt body, providing equal load distribution and effectively absorbing bending stress, fatigue, and shock loads without deterioration.
  • Flexible and Stable Composition: Made from a cross-oriented, fiber-loaded rubber compound, this belt offers both flexibility and stability, adapting seamlessly to your drive system's demands.
  • Optimized Notch Design: The notches are molded during manufacturing, making the BX55 ideal for drives with smaller diameter pulleys, enhancing its versatility.
  • Resistance Standards: This belt meets RMA oil and heat resistant standards, along with static conductivity requirements, ensuring reliability in various conditions.
  • Temperature Range: The BX55 operates effectively in a wide temperature range, from -58°F to +248°F (-50°C to +120°C).
  • Available Options: The Tri-Power series includes AX, BX, and CX cross-sections, as well as joined V-belts in the Tri-Power PowerBand configuration.

Specifications

  • Type: Classical Section Molded Notch V-Belt
  • Section: BX
  • Number of Strands: 1
  • Top Width: 17 mm
  • Outside Circumference: 1473 mm
  • Construction: Notched
  • Belt Material: EPDM
  • Cord Material: Polyester

Fitment

The BX55 V-Belt is compatible with a wide range of applications, particularly where space constraints and performance requirements are critical. Ensure you check your specific vehicle or machinery requirements for the perfect fit.

Other Part Numbers:
Gates #GATES-BX55

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Limited Warranty

Goods are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for the life of the Goods (or the published recommended replacement interval specified by Gates). Gates will replace or repair, at its option, any Goods proved defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. This is the sole remedy for breach of warranty. Color fade and color difference is not warranted. This warranty is void if the defect is caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the Goods, or used for racing or competition. Goods are not warranted to comply with laws that may apply to uses of the Goods not stated in related materials, e.g., use in manned or unmanned aviation or life support applications. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. FAILURE TO REPLACE TIMING BELTS OR OTHER GATES PRODUCTS AS SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, FOR WHICH GATES DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, and some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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