Overview
The ContiTech A42 classical V-belt is a proven power transmission component engineered for demanding agricultural and general industrial machinery applications. Built with a wrapped construction and reinforced polyester cord, this A-section belt delivers consistent friction grip and wedging action in sheave grooves. The A42 excels in compact drive systems operating at higher speeds over small-diameter pulleys and short center distances.
Key Features
- Wrapped Classical Construction: Suitable for demanding drives in all sectors of machine engineering, with robust durability for continuous operation.
- Temperature & Environmental Resistance: Temperature-resistant from -55°C to +70°C, moderately oil resistant, and suitable for tropical climates.
- Antistatic Properties: Antistatic in accordance with ISO 1813 for safe operation in sensitive environments.
- Dust-Proof Design: Dust-proof construction ensures reliability in outdoor and agricultural settings.
- Optimized V-Shape Geometry: Wedging action into the sheave groove multiplies the low tensioning force to increase friction on the pulley sidewalls, improving power transmission.
Technical Specifications
- Belt Type: Classical wrapped V-belt, A section
- Section Designation: A42 size
- Inside Length: 42 inches
- Outside Length: 44 inches
- Top Width: 1/2 inch
- Height (Thickness): 5/16 inch
- Weight: 0.27 lb
- Material Composition: Rubber cushion, polyester cable cord as reinforcement and rubber impregnated woven cotton-polyester fabric
- Temperature Range: -35°C to +70°C
- Oil Resistance: Limited oil resistant
- Industry Equivalents: 4L440, 4L-440, Dayco AP42
Typical Applications
Typical application fields are gardening and agricultural machinery. The A42 is widely used in lawn mowers, small compressors, pumps, and general industrial equipment where compact mounting and reliable belt drive performance are essential. V-belts A42 are commonly used in industrial applications because of their relative low cost and ease of installation.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Agricultural and gardening machinery with A-section belt drives
- Compressors, pumps, and motors requiring classical V-belt power transmission
- Standard sheave/pulley systems designed for A-section belts
- Multiple V-belt drive systems for increased load capacity
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Equivalent to 4L440, 4L-440, A42, 4L 440, A 42, A-42, Dayco AP42, BTQ-A42, A42 D&D Power Drive
- OEM part number Continental 20041967
Works With
- Any sheave or pulley system designed for classical A-section V-belts (DIN 2215 standard)
- Equipment using metric or inch-based drive specifications
- Agricultural, industrial, and small-engine applications
