Overview
The Gates 3VX710 is a premium narrow-section Super HC Molded Notch Powerband V-belt engineered for industrial power transmission applications requiring high horsepower in confined spaces. Part of Gates’ industry-leading V80 matching system, this single-strand 3VX belt delivers exceptional performance where small pulley diameters, high speeds, or space limitations demand compact solutions without sacrificing power delivery.
Key Features
- High-Horsepower Capacity: Proprietary construction provides superior combination of flex and load-carrying capacity, transmitting up to three times the horsepower versus comparably sized belts
- Molded Notch Design: Molded notch design for flexibility and heat dissipation
- Advanced Material: Constructed from patented ethylene material that provides high-temperature tolerance and exceptional strength
- V80 Precision Matching: All belts of the same type and size will be more precisely matched than RMA and ISO standards require, resulting in even load distribution on multi-belt drives and better wear
- Superior Oil & Heat Resistance: Meets RMA oil and heat resistance standards and static conductivity requirements
- Reduced Bending Stress: Super HC notched, banded power transmission V-belt reduces bending stress as the belt wraps around small diameter pulleys
Technical Specifications
- Section Type: 3VX (narrow wedge)
- Top Belt Width: 3/8″ (0.375″)
- Nominal Thickness: 21/64″ (0.325″)
- Outside Circumference: 71.0″ (71 inches)
- Number of Strands: 1
- Material: EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer)
- Operating Temperature Range: -60°F to +250°F (-51°C to +121°C)
- Weight: 0.29 lbs (single strand)
- Construction: Super HC Molded Notch with Flex-Bonded polyester cords
- Standards Compliance: RMA, ISO 9001:2015, REACH, RoHS 2
Typical Applications
- Industrial heavy-duty narrow-section V-belt drives
- High-speed, small-pulley-diameter applications
- Compact drive systems with space constraints
- Pulsating or shock-load drive systems
- Manufacturing equipment requiring efficient power transmission
- Automotive, agricultural, textile, printing, mining, and office equipment industries
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard 3VX V-belt groove sheaves and pulleys
- Multiple-belt drive systems requiring uniform matching
- Industrial fan, compressor, and motor-driven equipment
- Agricultural and mining power transmission systems
- Textile and printing machinery drives
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Gates 1/3VX710 single-strand configuration
- Equivalent classical 3V-section belts from competitor manufacturers
- Bando 1-3VX710 Power Ace narrow-wedge V-belt
- Carlisle/Timken Power-Wedge 1R3VX710
Works With
- All standard 3VX-profile sheave grooves
- V80 system-matched multi-belt applications
- RMA-compliant industrial drive systems
- EtherNet-enabled condition monitoring (via third-party sensors)
