Ribbed transmission belt
RB series
Optibelt
with the high performance of V-belts. The V-shaped
parallel ribs are made from a wear-resistant rubber
compound. The high strength tension cord is designed
for the many applications of the ribbed belt. It is
embedded in a rubber adhesive mixture and covers the
entire width of the ribbed belt. Fibre reinforced, wearresistant
rubber compounds ensure quiet operation,
oil and heat resistance and a long belt life.
Advantages
• Ribbed belts
• High efÞ ciency
• Very good dynamic power transmission capability
• Good coefÞ cient of friction and high performance
• Low vibration and noise
• Withstands shock loads and short-term overload
• High belt speeds possible
• Can be used with back bend idlers,
e.g. in serpentine drives
The small minimum pulley diameters permit drives with
high speed ratios as well as small drive volume
requirements. Ribbed belts are well suited for use with
back bend idlers, e.g. in serpentine drives.
