Overview
The Gates 3VX1060 Super HC PowerBand V-Belt delivers reliable power transmission for industrial applications requiring compact, high-performance narrow-section belts. Gates 3VX1060 molded notch construction reduces bending stress while maintaining superior load-carrying capacity in demanding environments. The 106-inch outside circumference fits mid-range pulley configurations for agricultural, textile, printing, mining, and general industrial equipment.
Key Features
- Promotes smoother, quieter operation, with less slippage and belt wear for improved belt life reducing expensive maintenance time
- Proprietary Flex-Weave cover is a patented fabric construction, providing extended protection to the belt core from oil, contaminants and heat for longer belt life
- Notches molded into the underside create the flexibility needed to fit smaller diameter sheaves while maintaining strength and traction
- Super HC belts are part of Gates’ V80 matching system, which guarantees that all belts of the same type and size will be more precisely matched than the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and International Standards Organization (ISO) standards require. The result is even load distribution on multi-belt drives and better wear
- Made of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber for resistance to weathering, oils, water, and some solvents
Technical Specifications
- Belt Type: Molded Notch V-Belt (3VX Section)
- Designation: Super HC PowerBand
- Top Width: 3/8 inch
- Height: 21/64 inch
- Outside Circumference: 106 inches
- Strand Configuration: 3 Strand
- Operating Temperature Range: -65 to +250 degrees Fahrenheit
- Standards: Meets ARPM/RMA IP-3-2 oil and heat resistant standards and IP-3-3 static conductivity requirements; REACH and RoHS 2 compliant
- Material: EPDM rubber core
Typical Applications
The Gates 3VX1060 is suitable for industrial machinery where space and weight constraints exist but high-horsepower transmission is required. Applications include drive systems in the automotive, agricultural, textile, printing, mining, and office equipment industries. Multi-belt drives exposed to pulsating or heavy shock loads benefit from this belt’s ability to prevent whipping, turning over, or jumping off the drive. The belt transmits power efficiently between two or more rotating shafts in mechanical drive systems.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- All standard 3VX section pulley and sheave groove configurations
- Industrial heavy-duty V-belt drive systems
- Multi-belt drive systems requiring matched component sets
- Gates V80 matching system equipment
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Gates 3VX1060 is a direct replacement for any OEM or aftermarket 3VX1060 specification belt. Other Gates 3VX series belts (3VX1000, 3VX1120, etc.) are not interchangeable due to different circumference specifications. Always verify the exact size marking on the original belt before ordering.
Works With
- Industrial power transmission systems using V-belt drives
- Single- and multi-belt configurations
- Standard pulley and sheave mounting systems
- Equipment designed for 3VX narrow-section V-belt specification
