Overview
The Gates 3/3VX1060 Super HC PowerBand (SKU 9388-3106) is a professional-grade power transmission belt designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. This three-strand molded notch V-belt combines Super HC construction with PowerBand joining to deliver maximum power in confined spaces while eliminating belt slippage and vibration on shock-loaded drives.
Key Features
- 300% Horsepower Increase: Up to 300% capacity increase over classical belts, allowing more compact drive designs
- PowerBand Construction: Made by joining two or more single V-belts with a permanent, high strength tie-band; PowerBand belts prevent turn-over or jumping off the sheave problems associated with heavily shock loaded drives using individual belts
- Molded Notch Design: Notches molded into the belt during manufacturing increase flexibility, making this belt well suited for drives with smaller diameter sheaves
- Flex-Weave™ Cover: Constructed for longer cover life, providing extended protection to the core of the belt from oil, dirt, and heat
- Superior Cord Bond: Flex-Bonded cords are strongly forged to the belt body, resulting in equal load distribution, resistance to fatigue and shock loads, and the absorption of bending stress without cord deterioration
- Industrial Standards: Meets ARPM/RMA IP-3-2 oil and heat resistant standards and IP-3-3 static conductivity requirements
Technical Specifications
- Cross-Section: 3VX (Super HC Narrow Section)
- Strands: 3 (PowerBand Configuration)
- Width: 3/8″
- Length: 106″
- Operating Temperature Range: -70°F to +250°F (-57°C to +121°C)
- Belt Material: Ethylene Elastomeric compound construction protects belt against heat, ozone and sunlight
- Compliance: REACH and RoHS 2 compliant
Typical Applications
Super HC™ belts are found working hard in construction, mining, off-highway, agriculture, aggregates, HVAC, general processing facilities, and much more. Ideal for:
- Heavy-duty industrial conveyors and motors
- Mining and aggregate processing equipment
- Agricultural and off-highway machinery
- HVAC systems under pulsating or shock loads
- Compact drive designs requiring high horsepower in limited space
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- 3VX section pulley grooves and sheaves
- Industrial heavy-duty narrow section V-belt drive systems
- Any application previously using single 3VX belts that require shock or vibration absorption
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Gates 3/3VX1060 is manufactured as a made-to-order PowerBand unit. Verify compatibility with your system integrator or equipment manufacturer before ordering, as direct bolt-on replacement depends on sheave configuration and drive geometry.
Works With
- Standard 3VX pulley configurations
- Industrial power transmission systems across all major OEM platforms
- Any standard narrow-section V-belt drive (verify exact groove dimensions)
