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$42.69
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Gates B173 Belt is available to buy in increments of 1
| SKU | 9003-2173 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.920000 |
| Length (inch) | 176 |
| Length Type | Outside Circumference |
| Top Belt Width per strand (inch) | 0.66 |
| Nominal Thickness (inch) | 0.41 |
Understanding the Part Number
B – The B stands for a “B” section v-belt. This is considered a “Classic” v-belt style that has a top width of 21/32 (0.656) inches, but is commonly referred to as a 5/8 (0.625) inch belt. The thickness of the belt is 13/32 (0.406) inches.
173– 173 inches is the inside circumference of the belt. For B-section v-belts, the outside circumference is found by adding 3 inches to the inside length of the belt. So, the outside circumference of the B173 belt is 176 inches (173+3).
Specifications
Dimensions:
| Length (inch) | 176 |
|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 4470 |
| Length Type | Outside Circumference |
| Top Belt Width per strand (inch) | 0.66 |
|---|---|
| Top Belt Width per strand (mm) | 17 |
| Nominal Thickness (inch) | 0.41 |
| Nominal Thickness (mm) | 10 |
Design:
- Flex-Weave Cover – The Gates B173 v-belt is a wrapped belt that features a patented single layer fabric construction for longer cover life. The cover protects the belt core from oil dirt and heat. The wrapped cover also makes the belt suitable for clutching applications.
- Flex-Bonded Cords – The Hi-Power II belt line utilizes a proprietary core material blend that strongly bonds the polyester cords to the body of the belt, resulting in uniform load distribution and absorption of bending stress without cord deterioration.
- Gates Curves – The belt cross-section has been optimized to provide proper cord support and full contact with the pulley to provide uniform loading, uniform wear, and increased belt life.
Recommended Applications:
Gates Hi-Power II B173 v-belts are high quality, heavy duty belts that can be used in a variety of industrial and agricultural power transmission applications. These belts are used in HVAC applications, conveyor systems, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, crushers, and more.
Matching / Multi-Belt Drives:
Part of the V80 Matching System - Gates Hi-Power II B173 v-belts can be used individually in a single vbelt drive or can be used in sets of 2 or more belts for higher horsepower applications. All belts in a multiple belt drive must be within a certain length tolerance in order for the belts to work together to provide the full design horsepower. In the past, manufacturing tolerances were wider and each belt was assigned a match number that indicated its exact length within the manufacturing tolerance. Gates invested heavily to reduce manufacturing tolerances. The result was the V80 matching system that ensures that every B173 belt can be used in a matched set, regardless of batch or lot. An alternative to using a set of individual belts is to use a joined or banded belt such as the Gates B-Section Hi-Power II PowerBand belt.
Requirements Met:
RMA oil and heat resistant standards.
RMA static conductivity requirements.
Similar Products
Similar Sizes:
Next Size Shorter: B172 (175 inch length)
Next Size Longer: B174 (177 inch length)
Next Size Narrower: none (Note: Belt will sit lower in the pulley, so a shorter belt might be needed)
Next Size Wider: none (Note: Belt will sit higher in the pulley, so a longer belt might be needed)
Same Size – Different Product Line:
| Part Number | Price | Horsepower Rating (1) on a 6” Pulley | Horsepower Rating (1) on a 4” Pulley | Shock Load | Backside Idler | Clutching |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates B173 | $42.69 | 8.85 | Not Suitable | Good | Not Ideal | Good |
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| Gates BX173 | $56.15 | 10 | 6.04 | Good | Not Ideal | Not Suitable |
| Gates BP173 | $74.10 | 16.3 | Not Suitable | Excellent | Not Ideal | Good |
(1) Horsepower rating calculated using Gates Design Flex software for a single belt at 1750 rpm and a 1:1 speed ratio on a 6” pulley
(2) Horsepower rating calculated using Gates Design Flex software for a single belt at 1750 rpm and a 1:1 speed ratio on a 4” pulley
Compatible Pulleys / Sheaves:
Recommended Pulleys or Sheaves for Light Duty Applications
Light Duty Sheave or Pulley – Bored to Size (Fixed diameter for single or dual belt drives)
Light Duty Sheave or Pulley – Variable Pitch – Bored to Size (Adjustable pitch diameter for single or dual belt drives)
Light Duty Sheave or Pulley – QT Bushed – (Fixed diameter for single or dual belt drives)
Recommended Pulleys or Sheaves for Heavy Duty ApplicationsMulti-Duty Sheave or Pulley (Fixed diameter for single or multi belt drives)
SVS Adjustable Speed Sheave or Pulley (Adjustable pitch diameter for multi belt drives)
Competitive Cross-Reference:
- AC Delco B173 fan belt
- Balflex Classic B173
- Bando Power King B173
- Bestorq Wrapped B173
- Browning Super Gripbelt B173
- Carlisle Super II B173
- Continental B173 V-Belt
- ContiTech (Conti) B173
- Dayco Gold Label AP55
- Dayton B173 fan belt
- Dodge 107062 AP55
- Dunlop B173
- Fenner Classic B173
- Goodrich B173 vbelt
- Goodyear Hy-T Plus B173
- Grainger 5X484
- Hutchinson Conventional Wrapped B173
- Jason Industrial Unimatch Multi-Plus B173
- Maska Classical VBB173
- Mitsuboshi Red Label B173
- Optibelt VB B173
- Pirelli B173 veebelt
- Pix B173 vbelt
- TB Woods Conventional B173
- Thermoid Prime Mover B173
- Thermoid Select B173
