Overview
The Gates BX112 Tri-Power Cogged V-Belt is a heavy-duty industrial drive belt designed for reliable power transmission in demanding applications. This BX-section belt features cogged construction with a banded design, combining multiple strands into a single unit for superior stability and load capacity. Built to Gates’ exacting standards, the BX112 delivers consistent performance in machinery requiring efficient power delivery and long service life.
Key Features
- Cogged design with molded notches for increased flexibility and small-diameter sheave compatibility
- Banded construction with multiple strands for enhanced stability and load distribution
- Proprietary ethylene EPDM compound resists cracking across extreme temperature ranges
- Flex-bonded cords strongly attached to belt body for equal load distribution and bending stress absorption
- Precision-machined belt edges for even sheave groove contact, reducing slip and wear
- Raw edge construction suited for drives with small-diameter pulleys and back idlers
Technical Specifications
- Belt Section: BX
- Outside Length: 115 inches
- Inner Length: 112 inches
- Top Width: 21/32 inches (0.66″)
- Belt Depth: 13/32 inches (0.44″)
- Material: Neoprene body with polyester cord reinforcement
- Construction: Banded with cogged notches
- Temperature Range: -60°F to +250°F (-51°C to +121°C)
- Color: Black
- Manufacturer Part Number: 90132112
- V80 Series Classification: Precision-matched belt system
Typical Applications
The BX112 is suitable for all industrial power transmission applications where dependable belt performance is critical, particularly in systems with:
- Small-diameter or sub-minimal sheave requirements
- Heavy-duty machinery and equipment
- Extreme temperature environments requiring thermal stability
- Applications demanding minimal slip and uniform load distribution
- Systems benefiting from reduced maintenance and re-tensioning
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- BX-section V-belt groove systems (classical cross-section)
- Machinery with small-diameter pulleys and back idlers
- Industrial drive systems using standard sheave grooves
- Systems requiring RMA oil and heat resistance standards
- Applications requiring static conductivity compliance
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Continental Belt 1/BX112
- Dayco 22T1143 and 431073
- Goodyear 211150 and 41026
- NAPA 5228
- Reliance Electric 108718
- Alliance Truck Parts GTBX112
Works With
- Gates V80 matching system for precision-matched belt sets
- Standard V-belt drive configurations
- RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association) compliant systems
- Industrial machinery from multiple OEM manufacturers
