Overview
The Gates 3/5VX750 Super HC PowerBand is a premium industrial V-belt engineered for drives exposed to pulsating loads, shock loads, and vibration. This gates super HC notched, banded power transmission V-belt reduces bending stress as the belt wraps around small diameter pulleys. The 75″ overall circumference, 5VX section design features three bonded ribs that function as a single mechanical unit, eliminating the belt slippage and misalignment common in traditional multi-belt drives.
Key Features
- EPDM rubber construction provides resistance to weathering, oils, water, and some solvents.
- Molded notches on the underside create the flexibility needed to fit smaller diameter sheaves while maintaining strength and traction.
- A high-strength tie band permanently joins two or more belts to provide lateral rigidity, guiding the belt in a straight line and preventing it from coming off the drive.
- Flex-weave cover provides flexibility and strength, with cords strongly bonded to the body for equal load distribution and reduced bending stress.
- Super HC belts are part of Gates’ V80 matching system, which guarantees more precise matching than RMA and ISO standards require, resulting in even load distribution on multi-belt drives and better wear.
- This V-belt is suitable for use with multiple V-belt drives exposed to pulsating or heavy shock loads that can make belts whip, turn over, or jump off the drive.
Technical Specifications
- Working temperature range of -65 to +250 degrees F.
- Overall height 0.5469 inches, top width 2-1/2 inches, effective length 74.863 inches.
- Reinforcing cord material: polyester; material: ethylene elastomeric.
- Meets ARPM/RMA IP-3-2 oil and heat resistant standards and IP-3-3 static conductivity requirements.
- Oil resistant with weight approximately 4.42 lbs.
- Belt Section: 5VX (molded notch)
- Rib Configuration: 3 strands
- Outside Circumference: 75 inches
- Overall Width: 1-7/8 inches
- Gates Catalog Code: 9389-3075
- UPC: 072053262704
Typical Applications
Gates PowerBand belts are engineered for drives that are subject to pulsating loads, shock loads or extreme vibrations. By joining several Super HC V-belts together the Super HC PowerBand offers a maintenance-free solution for drives where single belts vibrate, turn over or jump off the pulleys. These belts are commonly used in conveyors, blowers, pumps, compressors, and other industrial motion control equipment where belt stability and reliability are critical to uptime.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- 5VX groove sheaves and pulleys
- Multi-belt drive systems requiring synchronized power transmission
- Industrial machinery requiring high-stability, low-profile belt drives
- Systems with small-diameter pulleys requiring molded-notch belt design
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Previous-generation Gates 3/5VX750 models (identical specification)
- OEM 3-rib 5VX 75″ belts where Gates specification applies
- Verify compatibility with your drive system before ordering.
Works With
- Standard 5VX groove pulleys per ISO 9010 and DIN 2215 standards
- Drive systems operating at -65°F to +250°F ambient temperatures
- Applications requiring RMA and ISO-compliant power transmission components
