Overview
The Gates 2/5VX600 Super HC PowerBand V-belt is a professional-grade industrial power transmission belt featuring molded notch construction with 2-strand joined (banded) design. This 60-inch outside circumference wedge-cogged belt combines the mechanical efficiency of traditional V-belts with advanced elastomeric engineering, making it suitable for heavy-duty industrial machinery, pump drives, fan systems, and compressor applications where space and weight limitations require maximum power density.
Key Features
- Transmits up to three times the horsepower versus comparably sized classical section V-belts
- More compact design compared to classical section V-belts; cost and space savings by reducing the size of pulleys, bearings, guards, and mounts
- Constructed from patented ethylene material that provides high-temperature tolerance and exceptional strength
- Meets Gates UNISET tolerances; can be installed without matching
- Static conductive (ISO 1813) and suitable for ATEX-compliant applications
- Molded notches reduce and evenly distribute thermal and bending stresses and reduce noise
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 2/5VX600 / 5VX600 |
| Section / Width | 5VX (5/8″ top width) |
| Length (O.C.) | 60 inches / 1524 mm |
| Belt Depth / Thickness | 0.55 inches / 13.89 mm |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs |
| Construction Type | Super HC Molded Notch with PowerBand 2-Strand |
| Elastomer Material | Patented Ethylene Elastomeric Compound |
| Temperature Range | –70°F to +250°F (–57°C to +121°C) |
| Compliance | RMA IP-3-2 Oil & Heat Resistance; RMA IP-3-3 Static Conductivity; REACH & RoHS 2 Compliant; ISO 1813 ATEX |
| Belt Type | Wedge Cogged V-Belt (Joined) |
Typical Applications
- Industrial pump drives (centrifugal, rotary, reciprocating)
- Motor-driven fan and blower systems
- Air and rotary screw compressors
- Machine tool spindle drives
- Conveyor drive systems
- Industrial automation and process equipment
- Heavy-duty replacement for classical V-belt drives
- Space-constrained high-speed drive applications
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- 5VX pulley grooves (Wedge V-belt standard groove specifications)
- Gates UNISET matched pulley systems
- Industrial electric motors (standard and premium efficiency)
- Gearbox and speed-reducer input shafts
- Centrifugal pumps and compressor drivers
- Standard industrial drive frames and mountings
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Classical 5V wedge V-belt configurations (single or dual-strand)
- Older Gates PowerBand and standard 5VX600 single-belt installations
- Equivalent OEM part numbers (consult cross-reference or OEM documentation)
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator or equipment manual before ordering to ensure correct pulley groove profile
Works With
- Standard V-belt tensioning methods and adjustment procedures
- Gates PowerBand joined-belt systems
- Industrial variable frequency drive (VFD) motor applications
- Maintenance and replacement cycles for Gates industrial belt drive systems
