Metals Technical Guide

Engineered for Performance

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Material Considerations 1
Gray Iron 1
Ductile Iron 2
Steel 2
Sintered Steel 3
Aluminum 3
Plastic 4
Manufacturing and Process Capability 6
Manufacturing Processes 6
Surface Treatments and Coatings 10
MTO/Prototype Capability 11
QD® and Taper-Lock® Bushing Capability 12
Reborable Bushings 12
Keys and Keyways 13
V-Belt Sheave Specifications 16
General Information 16
Classical Cross Section 17
Narrow Cross Section 19
Micro-V Cross Section 21
Metric Cross Section 22
Polyflex Cross Section 23
Tolerances 24
Sprocket Specifications 26
General Information 26
Tolerance Specifications 26
Guide Flanges 28
Sheave and Sprocket Design Guide 29
Approval Drawings 29
Notes and Information 29
Sprocket Style Guide 32
Data Sheet 33
MTO Metals 34
Online Tools 35
Reference and Footnotes 36

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 MATERIAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Selecting the right material for a belt drive application involves many
factors, including the cost effectiveness of the number of parts needed
and the material performance required. Gates offers industrial
sheaves, sprockets, bushings and related components in a variety
of materials to meet the needs of each application. Most Gates stock
products are made out of gray and ductile iron or sintered steel
and are offered in a variety of different body styles, such as arm, web,
or solid (See Figure 1).

Gray Iron
Arm Style
The most popular casting material used today, gray iron, contains a
large amount of carbon in the form of gray graphite flakes. Properties
of common varieties of gray iron are described in Table 1. For any
application requiring rim speeds above 6,500 feet per minute (fpm),
Gates recommends that sprockets or sheaves are specially ordered
with appropriate materials and are dynamically balanced to ensure
safe drive operation.

Gray iron’s widespread use is due to the following characteristics:

• Machinability
• Wear resistance
• Dampening capacity
Web Style • Heat dissipation
• Low elasticity modulus
• Malleability

Common products that use gray iron castings include:

• Automotive components
• Agricultural equipment
• Construction equipment
• Machine tools
• Lawn and garden equipment
• Heavy equipment

Solid Style

Figure 1 - Common Styles of

Sprockets and Sheaves

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Table 1- Gray Iron Material Properties
Available Grades and Maximum
Ductile Iron
Allowable Rim Speeds
Ductile iron is the second most popular material used for castings.
Gray Iron Yield Max.
Tensile Allowable
Ductile iron contains graphite modules, which improve strength and
Strength Rim Speed ductility over gray iron of comparable composition. Ductile iron is
(psi) (fpm) sometimes referred to as nodular iron because the graphite is in
Class 30B, 30,000 6,500 the shape of spheres or nodules. Properties of common varieties of
ASTM A-48 ductile iron are listed in Table 2.
Class 40B, 40,000 7,500
ASTM A-48 Ductile iron has the following desirable characteristics:
• High tensile strength and toughness
• Good machinability (equal to gray iron of the same hardness)
• High modulus of elasticity (good shock resistance)
Table 2- Ductile Iron Material Properties • Wear resistance
• Excellent ductility
Available Grades and Maximum
• Diversity of casting options
Allowable Rim Speeds
Ductile Iron Yield Max.
Ductile iron castings are used in:
Tensile Allowable
Strength Rim Speed • Automotive components
(psi) (fpm) • Agricultural equipment
65-45-12, 45,000 8,000 • Construction equipment
ASTM A-536 • Lawn and garden equipment
80-55-06, 55,000 9,000 • Heavy equipment
ASTM A-536 • Railroad equipment

Steel
Table 3- Steel Material Properties
Steels are alloys of iron and carbon, with the exception of stainless
Available Grades and Maximum
steels, which are alloys of iron, chromium and nickel. Steel is
Allowable Rim Speeds
classified by its composition. The American Iron and Steel Institute
Steel Yield Max.
(AISI) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) assign alloy
Tensile Allowable
Strength Rim Speed designations. Most “general use” steels fall into three categories:
(psi) (fpm) 1. Carbon steels
1018 Steel 53,700 9,000 2. Alloy steels
3. Stainless steels
1144 Steel 89,900 12,000
304L 30,500 7,000 Carbon steel contains small but specific amounts of manganese and
Stainless
Steel silicon and is generally classified based on carbon content. Three
416 84,800 11,000
broad classifications are referred to as low, medium and high carbon
Stainless steels. Free cutting steels are carbon steels with sulfur, lead or
Steel phosphorous added.

Alloy steels are carbon steels with other elements added to increase
hardness. These elements make alloy steels easier to heat treat
for greater strength. The most commonly added alloys are nickel,
chromium and molybdenum. Steels with certain amounts of
manganese are also considered alloys.

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 Material characteristics and mechanical properties of different types
of steels vary widely and are listed in Table 3. All common steel types
may be used to produce component parts to custom specifications or
specialized part requirements.

Table 4 - Sintered Steel

Sintered Steel Material Properties
Available Grades and Maximum Sintered steel can be used effectively in applications that have
Allowable Rim Speeds traditionally used other fabrication methods such as steel stampings,
Sintered Yield Tensile Max.
cast (gray or ductile) iron, die casting and screw machining. A wide
Steel Strength Allowable variety of materials lend themselves to the sintering process. Sintering
(psi) Rim may be selected for the following reasons:
Speed • Reduced secondary operations/scrap
(fpm)
• Ability to maintain close tolerances
FC-0208-50 55,000 9,000 • Good surface finish
F-0008-30 35,000 7,000 • Complex shapes
• Low cost for moderate to high production quantities
• Wide range of mechanical properties
• Recyclable parts

Sintered parts are used in:

• Power tools
• Appliances
• Firearm components
• Automotive components
• Office equipment
• Computers
• Lawn and garden equipment

Generally, the higher the sintered steel tensile strength grades, the
higher the cost. Although there are many material options to choose
from, two common grades are generally suitable for most powdered
metal power transmission components. Material properties for
sintered steel are listed in Table 4.

Aluminum
Aluminum offers many advantages over other materials. Some of
these include:
• Light weight (~1/3 the weight of steel)
• Machinable
• High strength-to-weight ratio
• Non-oxidizing when exposed to air
• Heat dissipating
• High electrical conductivity
• Can be cast by all common casting methods
• Heat treatable for higher strength and hardness

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 Many power transmission components made of various aluminum
alloys and finishes provide excellent service. Aluminum components
are used in:
Table 5- Aluminum Properties • Office equipment
Available Grades and Maximum • Household appliances
Allowable Rim Speeds • Home and commercial laundry equipment
Aluminum Yield Tensile Max. • Computer hardware
Strength Allowable • Power hand tools
(psi) Rim Speed • Lawn and garden equipment
(fpm) • Light-duty machine tools
2024-T3 50,000 12,000 • Die-cast motorcycle rear wheel sprockets
6061-T6 40,000 11,000 • Performance motor sports
7075-T6 73,000 15,000
When selecting aluminum materials for sheaves, pulleys and
sprockets, it is important to consider the service life of the drive along
with the desired performance characteristics of the application.
Heavily loaded drives and drives running in abrasive or contaminated
environments often require long industrial service life. Plain
aluminum sheaves or sprockets will not likely meet the performance
expectations of drives operating in long life or under severe
conditions. Heat-treated, hard anodized, and plated aluminum parts
may perform satisfactorily but should be evaluated for suitability and
tested on the actual application if possible.

Aluminum is often selected because it is a light weight material.

If applications are lightly loaded or see limited or seasonal use,
aluminum may be ideally suited for power transmission components.

Many different grades and types of aluminum are available for

power transmission components. Properties of common varieties of
aluminum are listed in Table 5.

Plastic
Plastic materials are very versatile and offer many advantages when
used for pulleys and sprockets. Some of these are:
• Light weight
• Non-corrosive (will not rust)
• Electrically conductive (if required)
• Affordable (particularly in high volumes)
• Wide variety of filled and non-filled materials
• Malleable around metal inserts

It is possible to manufacture plastic power transmission components

by conventional machining methods, but injection molding is
preferred, especially for high volumes. This is because most parts are
ready for use after molding. Plastic part cost is typically much lower in
high volumes than that of a comparable machined part.

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Plastic components are commonly used in a variety of applications
such as:
• Office equipment
• Appliances
• Lawn and garden equipment
• Power tools
• Computer peripherals

Plastic components have a wide range of properties. These properties

vary depending on the material selected. Reinforcements such as
fiberglass can be added as well.

Common materials for plastic power transmission components are:

• Polycarbonate (Lexan® ), fiberglass reinforcement optional
• Acetal (Delrin® ), fiberglass reinforcement optional
• Nylon
• Nylatron®

Like aluminum parts, plastic parts may not be suitable for heavily
loaded drives, drives that run in abrasive or contaminated
environments, or drives that require long industrial service life. The
service life of the drive needs to be carefully evaluated with the
performance characteristics such as heat dissipation of the application
before plastic parts are chosen.

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MANUFACTURING AND
PROCESS CAPABILITY
Manufacturing Processes
Metals can be manufactured through a number of different processes.
Two common processes, casting and powdered metal manufacturing,
are explained in detail below. For further information, contact your
Gates sales representative or the Made-to-Order Metal Team.

Casting
The casting process permits functional part designs with a wide
degree of variation in shape. Curved surfaces, thin walls, arms or
spokes, raised hubs or projections, and even complex interior shapes
are possible without major restrictions. Major advantages of castings
include:
• Low pattern costs
• Reduced machining costs and part weight
• Short production lead times
• Adaptability to quantity variation from prototype to high
production
• Efficient production process
Powdered Metal Manufacturing
The powdered metal processes involve unidirectionally compacting
metal powder in rigid dies into desired shapes. The resulting compact
is then sintered (heated in an atmospheric oven) at temperatures
exceeding 2,000 degrees Farenheit to develop strength. After
sintering, the parts may then be sized or coined for very close
tolerance requirements. Sizing, or repressing, improves a part’s
dimensional precision by slightly deforming the material.

This process has a wide range of applications. Because special press

tooling is used to make the parts, large volumes can be made without
machining each part.

Part manufacturing capability is measured by the force or tonnage

required to press the powder into the required shape and achieve the
desired properties.

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Design Considerations
Here are some guidelines to follow when designing parts for
powdered metal manufacturing:

Designs with thin walls or sharp corners can inhibit powder

flow in the mold and can produce non-
homogenous properties.

Parts with thin flanges or sharp edges are succeptible to
breaking while handling before sintering.

Avoid part designs that create thin walls or sharp edges in
tooling, which can break under compacting pressure.

Large-diameterparts that have arms or holes may require the

same processing for a smaller diameter, solid part.

Avoid Preferred

Large, thin protrusions should be as thick as permissable and

be joined to more massive features with generous radii.

Upper
Punch 0.010 in.
(0.25 mm)
Min
Die

Component

A. Unacceptable B. Preferred

The radius of the corner in example (A) cannot be pressed

because it would require a feather edge on the punch. The
edge may be relieved with a flat edge as seen in example (B).

A
A. Unacceptable B
B. Preferred

The design of (A) requires long, thin tool membranes, and the
sharp corners cause problems in powder fill. Design (B) avoids
both problems.

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 Upper
Punch
Die
0.060 in.
(1.55 mm) Min
Component
0.060 in.
(1.55 mm) Min
Lower
Punches

Unacceptable Preferred

Multiple steps require a minimum 0.060 in. (1.5mm) axial

difference to allow adequate strength in the punches.

Punch

R R
0.010 in
Feather
(0.25mm)
Edge
Min

Avoid Preferred

A flat on the diameter of the sphere allows the punch to

terminate a flat rather than a feather edge.

Max 30° 30-45°

Die Punch

0.010 in.
(0.25 mm)
Min

Component Acceptable Preferred

A chamber is preferred to a radius at the intersection of tool

members. Angles 30o or less from radial provide sufficient tool
strength. Angles 30-45o should terminate in a flat. Angles greater
than 45o should be avoided.

Key D Hole Keyway

Keys, D holes, and keyways can be formed in hubs in the

compaction operation.

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 Avoid Preferred

Avoid blind holes with the blind end opposite a flange.

Round Shape
is Preferred

0.15 H Max
12°

Table 6: Machine Shop Capabilities A boss can be formed in the punch face at either end of the
component provided that the guidelines for the draft and
Process OD Maximum
height are observed.
Welded Fabricated *
Assembly
Turning 108”
Hobbing 76” General Machine Shop
Shaping * General machine shops typically offer the following processes:
Boring * • Drilling/Boring
• Milling
*Machining capability varies with diameter • Welding
and face width. It may be possible that some • Hobbing
small bores cannot be made to full face
widths. For small bores with unusual length
• Shaping
proportions, capability should be checked • Broaching
with your Gates representative. • Balancing
• Sawing
• Turning
• Grinding

See Table 6 for more information about these capabilities.

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 Surface Treatments and Coatings
Surface treatments and coatings can help protect a part from
excessive wear, rust, and/or corrosion. A variety of standard and
special treatments are available.

Coatings
Clear, Rust-Preventative Dip
• Water based
• Used on most sintered steel, cast iron and ferrous parts less
than 19” in diameter
• Non-flammable
• Outdoor protection in excess of one year
• Humid indoor atmosphere protection for up to five years
• Passes 5 percent salt spray test
• Excellent replacement for solvent or oil-based products

Paint
• Meets USDA regulations
• Good chemical and rust resistance

Steam Treating (sintered steel parts only)

• Provides a dark-blue, rust-resistant coating
• Sintered steel parts must be impregnated prior to painting and
planting

Platings
Platings provide corrosion and abrasion resistance. It is important to
note that platings may slightly affect tooth profiles on synchronous
sprockets because of the extra thickness.

Dense, Hard, Chrome Plating

• Good corrosion/chemical resistance that performs equal to or
better than 440C stainless
• Surface hardness of 70-72 Rockwell C that provides superior
abrasion resistance
• Precision uniform surface
• Conforms to FDA and USDA requirements
• Plating temperature range exceeds belt temperature range

Electroless Nickel Plating

• Good corrosion/chemical resistance, including many alkalis
and weak acids, in plating thickness over .001”
• Unaffected by petroleum products
• A 49 Rockwell C hardness rating provides good wear
resistance
• Can conform to FDA and USDA standards
• Plating temperature range exceeds belt temperature range

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Zinc Plating
• Does not meet FDA or USDA requirements
• Indoor and atmospheric corrosion resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• Temperature range exceeds belt temperature range

Made-to-Order/Prototype Capabilities
The following manufacturing capabilities can help reduce lead times
for prototypes or low volume (under 50 piece) production runs.
Although cost per individual piece is higher, upfront costs are lower.
Special tooling requirements such as spline broach may require
longer lead times. Special bore sizes can sometimes use a reborable
or special bushing.

Bar Stock
Cast iron bar is stocked in diameters 10” and smaller. No pattern is
required. This is an advantage when prototypes are needed quickly.
Ductile iron or steel material is also available.

Floor Molding
Iron casting molds can be made by using a wide variety of stock
rims combined with arms and hubs to form three-piece patterns.
This capability allows low-volume sheave and synchronous sprocket
castings to be made with minimal or no pattern costs.

Stock Castings
Stock castings can sometimes be used to manufacture made-to-order
QD® and Taper-Lock® sheaves and synchronous sprockets. Because
the need for a new pattern is eliminated, delivery time is reduced and
a lower cost is provided.
Note: Each application must be reviewed so that bushing torque limits
are not exceeded.

Sintered Steel Blanks

Sintered steel blanks are used to manufacture V-belt sheaves
and synchronous sprockets. These blanks can also be used to
manufacture OEM specials when their design fits or can be modified
to fit the design. This eliminates most tooling cost, improves delivery,
and provides a low product cost.

Pulley Stock
Pulley stock is available for quick prototype work in all pitches.

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 QD AND TAPER-LOCK
BUSHING CAPABILITY
Reborable Bushings
Along with a standard line of QD® and Taper-Lock® bushings, Gates
also stocks reborable bushings. These bushings allow for quick
turn-around time when usual bore and key requirements are needed.
These can be furnished “as is” for the user to rebore or can be
finished in the factory. Tables 7-8 include the available sizes and
materials.

Table 7: Maximum Standard Bore Capacity for Taper-Lock Bushings (in inches)
Sintered Steel Steel Stainless Steel Cast Iron Ductile Iron
Bushing Stock Maximum Stock Maximum Stock Maximum Stock Maximum Stock Maximum
Bore Bore Bore Bore Bore Bore Bore Bore Bore Bore
1008 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1
1108 1/2 1-1/8 1/2 1-1/8 1/2 1-1/8
1210 1/2 1-1/4 1/2 1-1/4 1/2 1-1/4
1215 1/2 1-1/4 1/2 1-1/4 1/2 1-1/4
1310 1/2 1-3/8 1/2 1-7/16 1/2 1-3/8
1610 1/2 1-5/8 1/2 1-11/16 1/2 1-5/8
1615 1/2 1-5/8 1/2 1-11/16 1/2 1-5/8
2012 1/2 2 1/2 2-1/8 1/2 2
2517 1/2 2-1/2 1 2-11/16 1/2 2-1/2
2525 1-7/16 2-11/16
3020 1-7/16 3-1/4 7/8 3
3030 1-7/16 3-1/4 15/16 3 1-7/16 3-15/16
3535 1-3/16 3-1/2 1-15/16 4-7/16
4040 1-7/16 4 2-7/16 4-15/16
4545 1-5/16 4-1/2 2-15/16 5-15/16
5050 2-7/16 5 3-7/16 6
6050 3-7/16 6 3-15/16 7
7060 3-15/16 7 4-7/16 8
8065 4-7/16 8
10085 7 10
120100 8 12

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 Table 8: Maximum Standard Bore Capacity for QD® Bushings
(in inches)
Sintered Steel Cast Iron Ductile Iron
Bushing Stock Maximum Stock Maximum Stock Maximum
Bore Bore Bore Bore Bore Bore
JA 1/2 1-1/16
SH 1/2 1-1/4 1/2 1-11/16
SDS 1/2 1-5/8 1-7/16 2
SDS 1/2 1-9/16 1-9/16 2
SK 1/2 2-1/6 2 2-5/8
SF 1/2 2-3/8 2-5/16 2-15/16
E 7/8 3 7/8 3-1/2
F 1 3-7/16 1 4
JA 1-1/2 3-7/8 1-1/2 4-1/2
M 2 5 2 5-1/2
N 2-7/16 5-1/4 2-7/16 6
P 3-7/16 7 3-7/16 7
W 4 8

Specifying English and Metric Keyways

The process of dimensioning and specifying keys and keyways varies
significantly from the English to the Metric system. In the English
system, it is the standard practice to dimension the keyway, (the
machined profile in the hub of the bushing), while in the Metric system
it is common practice to specify the key size (the machined metal
piece that fits in between the shaft and the hub).

In the English system, the keyway in the hub is dimensioned by

the width and depth at the side. In the Metric system the keyway is
dimensioned by the width and depth measured from the radius of the
shaft to the center of the keyway. Refer to Figure 2. Note that T1 and
T2 are not necessarily equal.
Figure 2: Keyway and Key Size
Dimension Reference Order Metric bored bushings with either of the following:
1. Specify “standard keyway”
2. Specify key size (in mm for Metric or inches for English)
English Metric
Keyway: W x T1 Keyway: W x h A list of the standard keyway and corresponding key sizes for both
Key: W x T Key: W x T English and Metric shafts are listed in tables 9-11.

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Table 9: English Standard Keyway and Key Sizes
Shaft Diameter (in.) Keyway (in.) Key (in.)
From To Width (W) Depth (T1) Width (W) Depth (T)
5/16 7/16 3/32 3/64 3/32 3/32
1/2 9/16 1/8 1/16 1/8 1/8
5/8 7/8 3/16 3/32 3/16 3/16
15/16 1 1/4 1/4 1/8 1/4 1/4
1 5/16 1 3/8 5/16 5/32 5/16 5/16
1 7/16 1 3/4 3/8 3/16 3/8 3/8
1 13/16 2 1/4 1/2 1/4 1/2 1/2
2 5/16 2 3/4 5/8 5/16 5/8 5/8
2 13/16 3 1/4 3/4 3/8 3/4 3/4
3 5/16 3 3/4 7/8 7/16 7/8 7/8
3 13/16 4 1/2 1 1/2 1 1
4 9/16 5 1/2 1 1/4 5/8 1 1/4 1 1/4
5 9/16 6 1/2 1 1/2 3/4 1 1/2 1 1/2
6 9/16 7 1/2 1 3/4 3/4 1 3/4 1 1/2
7 9/16 9 2 3/4 2 1 1/2

Table 10: Metric Standard Parallel Keyway and Key Sizes

Shaft Diameter (mm) Keyway (mm) Key (mm)
From To Width (W) Depth (h) Width (W) Depth (T)
6 8 2 1.0 2 2
9 10 3 1.4 3 3
11 12 4 1.8 4 4
13 17 5 2.3 5 5
18 22 6 2.8 6 6
23 30 8 3.3 7 7
31 38 10 3.3 8 8
39 44 12 3.3 12 8
45 50 14 3.8 14 9
51 58 16 4.3 16 10
59 65 18 4.4 18 11
66 75 20 4.9 20 12
76 86 22 5.4 22 14
86 96 25 5.4 25 14
96 110 28 6.4 28 16
111 130 32 7.4 32 18
131 150 36 8.4 36 20
151 170 40 9.4 40 22
171 200 45 10.4 45 25
201 230 50 11.4 50 28
231 260 56 12.4 56 32
261 290 63 12.4 63 32
291 330 70 14.4 70 36
331 380 80 15.4 80 40
381 440 90 17.4 90 45
441 500 100 19.4 100v 50

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 The maximum rebore capacity changed if a keyway is required. Table
11 shows the maximum metric bore capacity for Taper-Lock® bushings
based on keyway.

Table 11: Metric Bore Capacity for Taper-Lock® Bushings (in mm)
TL Sintered Steel Cast Iron Ductile Iron Steel
Bush Full Shallow No Full Shallow No Full Shallow No Full Shallow No
Size Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway
1008 22 25 25 22 22 26
1108 25 25 29 25 28 29
1210 32 32 32 32 32 32
1215 32 32 32 32 32 32
1310 35 35 35 35 35 36
1610 40 40 40 42 42 44
1615 40 40 40 42 42 44
2012 50 50 51 50 50 55
2517 60 60 64 65 65 68
2525 60 60 64 65 65 68
3020 75 75 76 80 80 82
3030 75 75 76 80 80 82
3525 90 90 90 95 100 100
3535 90 90 90 95 95 100
4030 100 100 102 110 115 115
4040 100 100 102 105 105 113
4535 110 110 114 125 125 125
4545 110 110 114 115 115 125
5040 125 125 127 127 127 134
5050 125 125 127 127 127 134
6050 152 152 152 152 152 152
7060 177 177 180 180 180 180
8065 203 203 203 203 203 203
10085 254 254 254 254 254 254
120100 304 304 304 304 304 304

NOTES: ISO standard method for measuring keyseat depth

MM Bore and Keyway dimensions conform to ISO standard recommendation R773 for “Free” fit
Verify torque capability. Contact Application Engineer for assistance
REFERENCE: 1 inch=25.4mm

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 V-BELT SHEAVE
SPECIFICATIONS
General Information
Availability and Delivery
Before you select a sheave, check the supply of the Gates V-belt
distributor who serves your area. Distributors are listed at gates.com/
distributor or in the Yellow Pages of your phone book under “Belting.”

Delivery times for made-to-order sheaves vary depending upon how

special the construction. Estimated delivery times can be furnished by
your Gates V-belt distributor.

How to Order Sheaves and Bushings

When ordering special, made-to-order sheaves, complete page 33 of
this document and e-mail to [email protected] or specify:
• Diameter*
• Number and size of grooves (3V, 5V, 8V, A, B, C, and D)
• Type of hub (Bored to size, QD, etc.)
• Hub length and location
• Bore and keyway dimensions
• Split or solid rim and hub (or WR2 if extra flywheel effect is
required)

*Outside diameter for 3V, 5V, 8V or Datum Diameter for A, B, C, and D

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 Hi-Power II and Tri-Power Classical
Sheave Groove Specifications
Dimensions listed in Tables 12 and 13 below to be used in conjunction
with Figure 3.

The variation in datum diameter between the grooves in any one

sheave must be within the following limits:
• Up through 19.9” outside diameter and up through 6 grooves;
0.010” (add 0.0005” for each additional groove)
• 20.0” and over on outside diameter and up through 10 grooves;
0.015” (add 0.0005” for each additional groove)

This variation can be obtained easily by measuring the distance

across two measuring balls or rods placed diametrically opposite
each other in a groove. Comparing this “diameter over balls or rods”
measurement between grooves will give the variation in datum
diameter. Deep groove sheaves are intended for drives with belt
offset such as quarter-turn or vertical shaft drives. Joined belts will not
operate in deep groove sheaves.
Groove File Break
Angle All Shar p
hGroo
d ve α File Break Corners RB
ap Angle
hd α
bg All Sharp RB
Corners
ap bg
bd
bd
dB
dB
hg hg
Outside Diameter
Outside Diameter

Pitch Diameter

Pitch Diameter
Datum Diameter

Datum Diameter

Se Sg

Se S
Figure 3 -Table
GrooveNo.
Dimensions
59 (for tables g12 and 13)
Gates Hi-Power II Sheave Groove Dimensions

α
Standard Groove Dimensions (in)
Table No. 59 Design Factors

Minimun
Table 12: GatesGates
Standard
Cross Sheave
Hi-Power Groove
 II Sheave Dimensions
Groove
Groove
Dimensions
Datum Diameter Angle bd hg 2hd RB dB Sg
Recommended
Datum
Section Range ±0.33° Ref. bg Min. Ref. Min. ±0.0005 ±0.025 Se Diameter 2ap
Maximum Surface
Up through 5.4 34 0.494 0.460 0.250 0.148 0.4375 +0.090 A 3.0
A, AX
Over 5.4 38
0.418
0.504 ±0.005 0.625 0.375 0 Roughness Height, Ra
0.149
Standard Groove Dimensi )
(7 ⁄16 ons (in) -0.062 AX 2.2 Design
Machined (ArithmeticFactors
Avg.)
Up through 7.0 34 0.637 0.189 0.5625 +0.120 B 5.4 Surface Area (Microin.)
B, BX 0.530 ±0.006 0.550 0.350 0.750 0.500 0
Over 7.0 38 0.650 0.190 (9 ⁄16 ) -0.065 BX 4.0
α Sheave Groove Minimun
Up through 7.4 0.612 34 0.634 0.230 A 3.6(1) 0.39 Sidewalls 125
Groove ±0.006 Recommended
A-B Combination

A, AX (1) (3)
Belt Over 7.4
38 0.625 0.602 0.226 +0.120 AX 2.8 Sheave O.D.’s
Cross Datum Diameter Angle
(2) bd 0.612
0.5625hg 0.752h
0 d0.500 RB dB Sg0.35 and Rim Edges Datum
250
0.508 (9 ⁄16 )
Section Range 34 ±0.33 0.6°12 Ref. bg 0.230 Min. Ref. -0.065 ±0.0005
Min. ±0.02 5 Rim I.DS
.’s Hub Ends,
Diamet250er 2ap
B, BX
Up through 7.4 0.268 B 5.7(1 ) -0.08 e
Hub O.D.’s
(1) ±0.006 (3)
Belt -0.07
Over 7.4 38
Up through 5.4 340.625 0.494 0.276 0.226
0.460 0.250 0.148 0.4375 BX 4.3
+0.090
Straight Bores A 3. 0
125
A, AX Up through 7.99
Ov er to5.4 34
380.879 0.418
0.504 ±0.005
0.274 0.625 0.Taper
375 Bores
AX 2175
0
0.7812 0.149 C ) 9.0
+0.160 (7 ⁄16 -0.062 .2
Over
C, CX
7.99 36
0.757
0.887 ±0.007 0.276
(25⁄32) 1.000 0.688 0 Cast Surface Area As Cast M
and including 12.0 0.750 0.400
Up12.thr
0 ough 7.0 38 340.895 0.637 0.189
-0.070 0.5625
CX 6.8 +0.120 B 5.4 Su
B, BX Over 0.530 ±0.006
0.277 0.550 0.350 0.750 0.500 Face Width of Standard 0
Over 712.99
Up through .0 34 381.259 0.650 0.410 0.190 (9 ⁄16 ) -0.Deep
and 065 Groove BXSheaves
4.0
Over 12.99 to 36 1.271 ±0.008 0.410 1.1250 +0.220 Sheave
D Upincluding
and through17.0 7.4
1.07634 0.6
1.020 12
0.600
(11⁄8 ) 0.634
1.438 0.875 0.230 13.0 0 A - 1)3+.6(1
Face Width = Sg (Ng 2S)e 0.39 Sidewall
A-B Combination

-0.080
A, AX (1)
Over 17.0 38 1.283 (3) ±0.006
0.411 Where: Ng = Number of Grooves
BeltshownOv
1) Diameters for er 7.4 grooves are outside diameters.
combination 38 0.6
A specific datum 25 does not exist for either A or0.602
diameter 0.226 grooves.
B belts in combination
+0.120 AX 2.8 Sheave
(2but
2) The bd value shown for combination grooves is the “constant width” point 0.5625
) does not represent a datum width for either A or B belts (2hd = 0.340 reference). 0.35 and Rim
3) 2hd values for combination groove are calculated based on bd for A and B grooves. 0.612 0.750 0.500
0.508 (9 ⁄16 )
Up through 7.4 34 Groove Dimensions0.6
Deep (in)12 0.268 0.230 Design Factors
-0.065 B 5.7(1) -0.08 Rim I.D.
B, BX (1) Hub O.
α ±0.006 (3)
Belt Minimun
-0.07
Over 7.4 Groove 38 0.625 dB Sg0.276 0.226 Recommended BX 4.3 Straight
Cross Datum(4) Angle bd hg 2hd RB ±0.0005 ±0.025 Datum
Section Up through
Diameter Range 7.99
±0.33° Ref. 34 bg 0.879Ref.
Min. Min. 0.274
Se Diameter 2ap Taper B
0.7812 +0.160 C 9.0
Over 7.99 to 360.747 0.887 ±0.007 0.276
C, CX
B, BX
Up through 7.0 34
0.530 0.757
±0.006 0.730 0.710
0.007 0.5625
0.875 0.562
+0.120
⁄32) 4.0 1.000.36
B 5.4
(25BX 0 0.688 0 Cast Su
Overand
7.0 including 12.0
38 0.774 0.008 (9 ⁄0.7
16 ) 50 0.400 -0.065
-0.070 CX 6.8
Up Ov er 17.99
through 2.0 34 381.066 0.895 -0.035 0.277
+0.160 C 9.0
Over 7.99 to and 36 1.085 ±0.007 -0.032 0.7812
C, CX 0.757 1.250 0.812 0.61
Up through
including 12.0 12.99 34 1.259
1.055 1.010 (25 ⁄32 ) 0.410
Over 12.0
-0.070 CX 6.8 +0.220
Over 12.99 to 38 361.105 1.271 -0.031
±0.008 0.410 1.1250
D Up through 12.99 34 1.513 1.076 -0.010 1.020 0.600 1.438 0.875 13.0 0 F
Overand
12.99including 17.0 +0.220 (11⁄8 )
D
to and 36
0.076
1.541 ±0.008
1.435 1.430
-0.009 1.1250
1.750 1.062 13.0 0.83 -0.080
Over17.0
including 17.0 38 1.283 (11⁄8) 0.411
-0.080 W
Over 17.0 38 1.569 0.008
1)4)Diameters shown
The A/AX, B/BX for combination
combination groove should begrooves
used when are
deep outside
grooves arediameters.
required for A A specific
or AX belts. datum diameter does not exist for either A or B belts in combination grooves.
2) The bd value shown for combination grooves is the “constant width” point but does not represent a datum width for either A or B belts (2hd = 0.340 reference).
Summation of the deviations from “Sg” for all grooves in any one sheave This variation can be obtained easily by measuring the distance across
3) 2hd values for combination groove are calculated based on bd for A and B grooves.
shall not exceed ± 0.050". two measuring balls or rods placed diametrically opposite each other in
The variation in datum diameter between the grooves
DeepinGroove
any one sheave (in) a groove. Comparing this “diameter over balls or rods”Design
Dimensions
measurement
Factors
must be within the following limits: between grooves will give the variation in datum diameter.
Up through 19.9" outside diameter andα up through 6 grooves: 0.010" Deep groove sheaves are intended for drives with belt offset
Minimun such as
quarter-turn or vertical shaft drives. (See RMA Power Transmission Belt
Groove
(add 0.0005" for each additional groove). dB Bulletin
Technical Information Sg IP-3-10, V-Belts DrivesRecommended
with Twist.)
outside(4)
20.0" and over on Datum
Cross diameterAngle
and up through
(add 0.0005" for each additional groove).
bd 10 grooves: 0.015"hg 2h d
Joined 17
RB will
belts ±0.0005 ±0.025in deep groove sheaves.
not operate Datum
Also, A and
Section Diameter Range ±0.33° Ref. bg Min. Ref. Min.belts will not operate in A/AX Se and B/BX combination2ap
OTHER SHEAVE TOLERANCES
Up through 7.0 34 0.747
17
AX joined
grooves.
0.007 0.5625 +0.120
Diameter
B 5.4
B, BX 0.530 0.730 0.710 0.875 0.562 0.36
 Up through 7.99 34 0.879 0.274 Taper Bores
0.7812 +0.160 C 9.0
Over 7.99 to 36 0.887 ±0.007 0.276
C, CX 0.757 (25⁄32) 1.000 0.688 0 Cast Surface Area
and including 12.0 0.750 0.400
-0.070 CX 6.8
Over 12.0 38 0.895 0.277 Face Widt
Up through 12.99 34 1.259 0.410 and Deep G
1.1250 +0.220
Over 12.99 to 36 1.271 ±0.008 0.410
D 1.076 1.020 0.600 1.438 0.875 13.0 0 Face Width =
and including 17.0 (11⁄8 )
-0.080
Over 17.0 38 1.283 0.411 Where: Ng = N
1) Diameters shown for combination grooves are outside diameters. A specific datum diameter does not exist for either A or B belts in combination grooves.
Table
2) The b value13:
d shown forGates Deep
combination grooves Sheave
is the “constant width” point butGroove
does not represent aDimensions
datum width for either A or B belts (2h = 0.340 reference).
d
3) 2hd values for combination groove are calculated based on bd for A and B grooves.

Deep Groove Dimensions (in) Design Factors

α Minimun
Groove dB Sg Recommended
(4)
Cross Datum Angle bd hg 2hd RB ±0.0005 ±0.025 Datum
Section Diameter Range ±0.33° Ref. bg Min. Ref. Min. Se Diameter 2ap
Up through 7.0 34 0.747 0.007 0.5625 +0.120 B 5.4
B, BX
Over 7.0 38
0.530
0.774 ±0.006 0.730 0.710 0.008 (9 ⁄16 )
0.875 0.562
-0.065 BX 4.0
0.36

Up through 7.99 34 1.066 -0.035

0.7812 +0.160 C 9.0
Over 7.99 to and 36 1.085 ±0.007 -0.032
C, CX 0.757 1.250 0.812 0.61
including 12.0 1.055 1.010 (25 ⁄32 )
-0.070 CX 6.8
Over 12.0 38 1.105 -0.031
Up through 12.99 34 1.513 -0.010
+0.220
Over 12.99 to and 36 1.541 ±0.008 -0.009 1.1250
D 0.076 1.435 1.430 1.750 1.062 13.0 0.83
including 17.0 (11⁄8)
-0.080
Over 17.0 38 1.569 0.008
4) The A/AX, B/BX combination groove should be used when deep grooves are required for A or AX belts.

Summation of the deviations from “Sg” for all grooves in any one sheave This variation can be obtained easily by measuring
shall not exceedNotes
± 0.050".for Tables 12 and 13: two measuring balls or rods placed diametrically op
The variation in datum diameter between the grooves in any one sheave a groove. Comparing this “diameter over balls or r
• Diameters shown for combination grooves
must be within the following limits:
aregrooves
between outside diameters.
will give the variation in datum di
A specific datum diameter does
Up through 19.9" outside diameter and up through 6 grooves: 0.010" not exist for
Deep either
groove A or
sheaves B
arebelts
intendedinfor drives with
(add 0.0005" for eachcombination grooves
additional groove). quarter-turn or vertical shaft drives. (See RMA Powe
Technical Information Bulletin IP-3-10, V-Belts Driv
20.0" and over on • Summation
outside ofupthe
diameter and deviations
through 10 grooves:from
0.015"“Sg” for all grooves in any one
(add 0.0005" for each additional groove). Joined belts will not operate in deep groove she
sheave shall not exceed +0.031” AX joined belts will not operate in A/AX and B
grooves.
OTHER SHEAVE • The bd value shown for combination grooves
TOLERANCES is the “constant
OUTSIDE DIAMETER width” point but does RADIAL not represent
RUNOUT (Total a indicator
datumReading) width for either AXIALA RUNOUT
or B (Total indi
Up through 8.0" belts (2h =0.340
Outside Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d. . . . . ± 0.020"
for reference)
Up through 10.0"
Outside Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.010"
Up through 5.0"
Outside Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . .
• 2hd values for combination
For each additional inch of grooves
For each additional inch of are calculated based For oneachbadditional
d
for inch of
A and B grooves
Outside Diameter add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 0.005" Outside Diameter add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0005" Outside Diameter add. . . . . . . . .

• The A/AX, B/BX combination groove should be used when deep

grooves are required for A or AX belts
• Face width of standard and deep groove sheaves:
Face Width = Sg (Ng-1) + 2se
Where: Ng = Number of Grooves
• Maximum surface roughness height (Arithmetic Average) for
sheave groove sidewalls is 125 microinches.

18
18
 Super HC Narrow Sheave Groove
Specifications
The variation in datum diameter between the grooves in any one
sheave must be within the following limits:
• Up through 19.9” outside diameter and up through 6 grooves;
0.010” (add 0.0005” for each additional groove)
• 20.0” and over on outside diameter and up through 10 grooves;
0.015” (add 0.0005” for each additional groove)
• Face width of standard and deep groove sheaves:
Face Width = Sg (Ng-1) + 2se
Where Ng = Number of Grooves

This variation can be obtained easily by measuring the distance

across two measuring balls or rods placed diametrically opposite
each other in a groove. Comparing this “diameter over balls or
rods” measurement between grooves will give the variation in pitch
diameter.

Deep groove sheaves are intended for drives with belt offset such
as quarter-turn or vertical shaft drives. Joined belts will not operate
in deep groove sheaves.

Dimensions are listed in Tables 14 and 15 to be used in conjunction

with Figures 4 and 5.
File Bre
File Break All Sha
Groove dB dB Cor ne
Angle All Sharp
α Corners
be RB
a & bg
hg R B
hg
Eff ective and Outside

Diameter
Diameter
Pitch

Sg Se Se Sg

Figure 4 - Sheave Groove Dimensions

Table No. 60
Gates Super H C Sheave Groove Dimensions
St andard Groove Dimensi ons (in) Desi gn Fa cto rs
Mini mum
Gr oove Reco mmende d
Cro ss Angl e bg be hg RB dB Sg Outside
Section Outside Diameter (in) ±0.25° ±0.00 5 Ref Min. Min. ±0.00 05 ±0.015 Se Diameter 2a
Up through 3.49 36 0.181
Over 3.49 to and
including 6.00 38 0.183
3V 2.65
3V , 3V X 0.350 0.350 0.340 0.3438 0.406 0.344 0.05
Over 6.00 to and
+0.0 94 3VX 2.2 0
including 12.0 0 40 0.186
-0.031
Over 12. 00 42 0.188
5V , 5VX Up through 9.99 38 0.329
Over 9.99 to and
including 16.0 0 40 0.600 0.600 0.590 0.332 0.5938 0.688 0.500 5V 7.10 0.10
+0.1 25 5VX 4.4 0
Over 16. 00 42 0.336 -0.047
8V Up through 15 .99 38 0.575
Over 15.9 9 to and 40 1.000 1.000 0.990 0.580 1.0000 1.125 0.750 1 2.50 0.20
including 22.4 0 +0.2 50
Over 22. 40 42 0.585 -0.062

Deep G roove Di mensi ons (in) Design Fac tor

Minimum
19 Groove Re commende d
Cross
Se ctio n 19Diameter (in)
Outside
Angl e
±0.25 °
bg
±0.00 5
be
Ref
hg
Min.
RB
Min.
dB
±0.0 005
Sg
±0.01 5 Se
Outside
Diam eter 2a
 E
Standard Groove Dimensions Deep Groove D

Table No. 60
Table 14: Gates Super
Gates HCHStandard
Super C SheaveGroove
Groove Sheave Dimensions
Dimensions
Standard Groove Dimensions (in) Design Factors
Minimum
Groove Recommended
Cross Angle bg be hg RB dB Sg File Break
Outside M
Section Outside Diameter (in) ±0.25° ±0.005
File Break Ref Min. Min. ±0.0005 ±0.015 Se All Shar p
Diameter 2a
Groove dB dB Cor ners
V
Up through 3.49
Angle All Shar p
36 0.181 S
αOver 3.49 to and Cor ners R
including 6.00 38 be 0.183 H
3V 2.65 be
RB
3V, 3VX
Over 6.00 to and & b0.350
g 0.350 0.340 0.3438 0.406 0.344 0.050 S
a +0.094 3VX 2.20
including 12.00 40 0.186 hg RB T
-0.031
hg

Effective and Outside

Over 12.00 42 0.188
5V, 5VX Up through 9.99 38 0.329

Diameter
Diameter
Over 9.99 to and

Pitch
including 16.00 40 0.600 0.600 0.590 0.332 0.5938 0.688 0.500 5V 7.10 0.100
+0.125 5VX 4.40
Over 16.00 42 0.336 -0.047
Sg Se Se Sg
8V Up through 15.99 38 0.575
Over 15.99 to and 40 1.000 1.000 0.990 0.580 1.0000 1.125 0.750 12.50 0.200
including 22.40 d Groove Dimensions
Standar +0.250 Deep Groove Dimens
Over 22.40 42 0.585 -0.062

Table No. 60 Deep Groove Dimensions (in) Design Factors

Minimum
HC File
Gates SuperGroove
Angle
Sheave
Break GrooveGroo ve
Dimensions
Angle
Recommended
Cross bAll
g Shar pbe hg RB dB Sg Outside
Groove File Break Section Outside Diameter (in) ±0.25° ±0.005 nersRef Min. Min.α ±0.0005 ±0.015 Se Diameter 2a 2he
dB dB Cor
Standard Groove Dimensions (in) Design Factors
Angle All Sharp
3V, 3VX Up through 3.71 36 0.421 0.070
α Corners OverGr3.71
bg Minimum
ooveto and Recommended
be Cross including
Angl6.2
e 2 38 0.425 beRB 0.073 Machined
RB bg be hg
0.350 0.449
dB Sg
0.3438
Outside
0.500he 0.375 3V 2.87 0.050 0.218
a & b g Section Outside Diameter (in)Over±0. 25°
6.22 to and±0.005 Ref Min. Min. ±0.0005 ±0.015 aSe Diameter 2a V-Pulley G
Up through 3.49 36h12.22
including g RB 40 0.429 0.181 0.076 +0.094 3VX 2.42 Sidewalls
Over 3.49 to andhg

Eff ective
Diameter
Eff ective and Outside

Rim Edges
including 6.00 Over 12.22
38 42 0.434 0.183 0.078 -0.031 Hub Ends
3V 2.65
3V, 3VX 5V, 5VX Up through 10.310.350 38 0.350 0.710 0.340 0.168
0.3438 0.406 0.344 0.050 Straight Bo
Diameter
Diameter

Over 6.00 to and Over 10.31 to and +0.094 3VX 2.20

Pitch

including 12.00 40 16.32

including 40 0.716 0.600 0.186
0.750 0.172 0.5938 0.812 0.562 5V 7.42 0.100Taper0.320
Bore
-0.031
+0.125 5VX 4.72
OverS12.00 42 0.188

Diameter
Sg Over 16.32 S42e 0.723 S g 0.175 -0.047

Diameter
e

Outside
Pitch
5V, 5VX Up through 9.99
8V 38gh 16.51
Up throu 38 1.180 0.329 0.312
Over 9.99 to and Over 16.51 to and 40 1.191 1.000 1.252 0.316 1.0000 1.312 0.844 13.02 0.200 0.524
including 16.00 40 22.92 0.600
including 0.600 0.590 0.332 0.5938 0.688 0.500 5V 7.10
+0.250 0.100
Over 22.92 42Figure 5 - Deep Groove Dimensions
1.201 0.321 +0.125 5VX 4.40
-0.062
Over 16.00 42 0.336 -0.047
Table8VNo. 60h 15.99
Up throug
Over 15.99 to and
38
40 1.000 1.000
0.575
Summation
including 22.40 of the deviations from “Sg”0.990 0.580
for all grooves in1.0000
any one1.sheave
125 0.750
+0.250
12.50
This variation can0.200
easily be obtain
Gates Super H C SheaveOvGroove Dimensions
Table 15: Gates Super HC Deep Groove Sheave Dimensions
shall
er 22.40 42 ± 0.031". The variation in pitch
not exceed diameter between the -0.062
0.585 two measuring balls or rods placed
grooves in any one sheave must be within the following limits: each other. Comparing this “diame
St andard Groove Dimensi ons (in) Desi gn Fa cto rs between De
Max" imum Surface grooves will give the vari
Up through 19.9" outside diameter and Deep u Gproove Dimensi6
through ons (in)
grooves: -0.010 sign Factors
Mini mum Roughne ss Hei ght, R a
Gr oove (Add 0.0005" for each additional Reco mmende d
groove). Deep gr
(Ari thmet ic Avg .) Minimumoove sheaves are intende
Groove
Cro ss Angl e bg be h R 20.0" d B and overSAngl
g on outside Outside
diameter and u p through Machined
1 0 Surface Are a-0.015" (Mic ro in.) quarter-turn
grooves:
Recommended or vertical shaft drives
Cross g B e b be hg 2a RB dB Sg Outside
Section Outside Diameter (in) ±0.25° ±0.00 5 Ref Se g Technical Information Bulletin IP-3
SeMin. Min. Diameter
ction Outside ±0.00 05(in) ±0.015
(Add 0.0005"±0.25 for
° each 5
Diameter
±0.00additional
Ref groove). Min. Min.V-Pulley±0.0
Groove
005 ±0.015 Se Diameter 2a 2he
Up through 3.49 36 0.181 Sidewalls 125 may also be necessary where os
3V, 3VX Up through 3.71 36 0.421 0.070
Over 3.49 to and
Over 3.71 to and Rim Edge s, Rim I.D.’ s occur. Joined belts will not oper
including 6.00 38 0.183
including 6.2 2
OTHER 38
SHEAVE 0.425
TOLERANCES 3V 2.65 0.073H ub Ends , Hub O .D.’s 250
3V , 3V X 0.350 0.350 0.340 0.3438 0.406 0.344 0.350 0.050
0.449 Straight0.343
Bores 8 0.500 0.375 125 3V 2.87 0.050 0.218
Over 6.00 to and
Over 6.22OUTSIDE
to and DIAMETER +0.0 94 3VX 2.2 0
including 12.0 0 40 0.186
including 12.22 40 -0.0310.429 Taper RADIAL
0.076 Bores RUNOUT (Total
+0.094 175indicator 3VX 2.42
Reading) AXIAL R
Up through 8.0" Up through 10.0" Up through
Over 12. 00 42 0.188
Over 12.22 Outside Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 0.020" 0.078
42 . . . . . .0.434 Outside Diameter. . . . .-0.031
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.010" Outside D
5V , 5VX Up through 9.99 38 0.329
Over 9.99 to and 5V, 5VX Up through For
10.each
31 additional
38 inch of 0.710 0.168 For each additional inch of For each ad
including 16.0 0 40 0.600 0.600 0.590 Over
0.33210.31 to
O and Diameter
utside
0.5938 0.688 add 0.500
. . . . . . . . . . . .5V . . . . . . . . ±0.100
. . 7.10 0.0025" Outside Diameter add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0005" Outside D
including 16.32 40 +0.10.716
25 5VX0.600
4.4 0 0.750 0.172 0.5938 0.812 0.562 5V 7.42 0.100 0.320
Over 16. 00 42 0.336 -0.047 +0.125 5VX 4.72
Over 16.32 42 0.723 0.175 -0.047
8V Up through 15 .99 38 0.575
Over 15.9 9 to and 40 1.000 1.000 8V
0.990 Up0.580
through 16.5 1
1.0000 38
1.125 0.7501.180 1 2.50 0.200 0.312
including 22.4 0 Over 16.51 to and 40 +0.21.191
50 1.000 1.252 0.316 1.0000 1.312 0.844 13.02 0.200 0.524
Over 22. 40 42 including
0.585 22.92 -0.062 +0.250
Over 22.92 42 1.201 0.321 -0.062

Deep G roove Di mensi ons (in)

Summation of the deviations from “Sg” for
Notes for Tables 14Design
and 15
Fac tors
all grooves in any one sheave This variation can easily be obtained by
Minimum

Cross
Groove
Angl e
shall not exceed ± 0.0 • 31".
Summation Reof
The variation the
commende
in ddeviations
pitch diameter between from “Sg”the for all twogrooves
measuringin balany oneplaced in the
ls or rods
bg be hg RB d S Outside Face Wi dth of Standa rd andother. Comparing this “diameter ov
sheave mustS eshall not eter exceed +0.031” each
B g
Se ctio n Outside Diameter (in) ±0.25 ° ±0.00 5 Ref
grooves
Min.
inMin.
any one
±0.0 005
sheave
±0.01 5
be within
Diam
the following
2a
limits:
2he Dee p Gr oove Sheaves
between grooves will give the variation i
3V , 3V X U p through 3. 71 36 0.421 Up through 0.07019.9" ou• Maximum
tside diameter andsurface
up throughroughness
6 grooves: height
-0.010 (Arithmetic
" = Sg (Ng
Face Width - 1) + 2SAverage)
e for
Over 3.71 to and (Add 0.0005" for each additional groove). Deep groove sheaves are intended for
including 6.2 2 38 0.425 0.073 V-pulley groove sidewalls is 125-0. microinches.
Where: Ng = Number of Gr ooves
quarter-turn or vertical shaft drives. (See
0.350 20.0"
0.449 and over on outside
0.343 8 0.500 diameter
0.375 and u 3Vp2.8through
7 10 grooves:
0.050 0.218 015"
Over 6.22 to and (Add 0.0005" for each additional groove). Technical Information Bulletin IP-3-10, V
including 12.22 40 0.429 0.076 +0.094 3V X 2.42 may also be necessary where oscillatio
occur. Joined belts will not operate in
Over 12.22 42 0.434 0.078 -0.031
5V , 5V X U p through 10. 31 38 0.710 OTHER SHEAVE
0.168 TOLERANCES
Over 10.31 to and
including 16.32 40 0.716 0.600 OUTSIDE
0.750 DIAMETER
0.172 0.593 8 0.812 0.562 5V 7.4 2 RADIAL
0.100 0.320 RUNOUT (Total indicator Reading) AXIAL RUNOUT
Up through 8.0" +0.125 5V X 4.72 Up through 10.0" Up through 5.0"
Over 16.32 42 0.723 0.175 -0.047
Outside Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 0.020" Outside Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.010" Outside Diamete
8V Up through 16.5 1 38 1.180 0.312 inch of
20 For each additional inch of For each additional
For each additional
Over 16.51 to and
including 22.92
40 1.191 1.000 O1.252 0.316 add
utside Diameter 1.000
. . 0. . . . .1.312
. . . . . . . . 0.844 20
13.02
. . . . . . . ± 0.0025"
+0.250
0.200 Outside
0.524Diameter add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0005" Outside Diamete
 Micro-V Sheave Groove Specifications
The variation in pitch diameter between the grooves in any one
sheave must be within the following limits:
• Up through 2.9” outside diameter and up through 6 grooves;
0.002” (add 0.0001” for each additional groove)
• Over 2.9” to and including 19.9” and up through 10 grooves;
0.005” (add 0.0002” for each additional groove)
• Over 19.9 “and up through 10 grooves; 0.010” (add 0.0005” for
each additional groove)

This variation can be obtained easily by measuring the distance

across two measuring balls or rods placed diametrically opposite
each other in a groove. Comparing this “diameter over balls or
rods” measurement between grooves will give the variation in pitch
diameter.
Micro-V
Dimensions
®
Belt
are listed in Sheave
Table 16 Specifications
to be used in conjunction with
Sheave Groove Dimensions
Figure 6.
∞ db
a rt

Diameters – Over-Balls
hg
Diameter
Diameter
Outside

rb
Pitch

(In.)

Sg Se
(In.) (In.)

Where: Face Width = Sg (Ng - 1) + 2Se

Ng = Number of grooves

Figure 6 - Micro-V Sheave Groove Dimensions

Table 16: Micro-V Sheave Groove Dimensions

Cross Minimum Groove Sg (in) rt 2a rb (in) hg Min. dB Se (in)
Section Recommended Angle +0.005 (in) (in) +0.0005
Outside -0.000 (in)
Diameter (in) (in)

J 0.80 40 0.092 0.008 0.030 0.015 0.071 0.0625 0.125

+0.001 +0.000 +0.030
-0.005 -0.015
K 1.5 40 0.140 0.010 0.038 0.020 0.122 0.1093 0.375
+0.002 +0.000 +0.075
-0.005 -0.030
L 3.00 40 0.185 0.015 0.058 0.015 0.183 0.1406 0.375
+0.002 +0.000 +0.075
-0.005 -0.030
M 7.00 40 0.370 0.030 0.116 0.030 0.377 0.2812 0.500
+0.003 +0.000 +0.100
-0.010 -0.040

NOTE: Summation of the deviations from “Sg” for all grooves in any on sheave shall not exceed +0.010”

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 Metric Power Sheave Groove
Specifications
The maximum differences between the datum diameters of any two
grooves of the same pulley are:
• 0.3mm for Y groove profiles
• 0.4mm for Z, A, B, SPZ, SPA, and SPB groove profiles
• 0.6mm for C, D, E, and SPC groove profiles

Dimensions are listed in Table 17 to be used with Figure 7.

File Brea
File Break All Shar
Groove dB dB Cor ner
Angle All Sharp
α Corners
be RB
a & bg
hg R B
hg
Eff ective and Outside

Diameter
Diameter
Pitch

Sg Se Se Sg

Table No. 60
Figure 7 - Metric Sheave Groove Dimensions

Gates Super H C Sheave Groove Dimensions

Table 17: Groove Dimensions and Tolerances
St andard Groove Dimensi ons (in) Desi gn Fa cto rs

Belt Datum Datum GrooveGr oove bg d e f* b

Mini mum
Reco mmende d
section Width Cro ssDiameter AngleAngl e bg be hg RB dB Sg Outside
Section Outside Diameter (in) ±0.25° ±0.00 5 Ref Min. Min. ±0.00 05 ±0.015 Se Diameter 2a
bd
Up through 3.49 36 0.181
mm mm
Over 3.49 to and a mm mm mm mm mm
including 6.00 38 0.183
3V 2.65
Z** 8.5 3V , 3V63
X to 80 34o+ 1o 9.72
0.350 11 (+0.25/-0)
0.350 0.340 12+0.300.406
0.3438 8+0.6
0.344 2 0.050
Over 6.00 to and o
>80
including 12.0 0 38 + 140
o
9.88 0.186
+0.0 94 3VX 2.2 0
XPZ -0.031
Over 12. 00
SPA*** 11 90 to 118 34o+ 1o42 12.68 0.188
13.75 (+0.25/-0) 15+0.30 10+0.6 2.75
5V , 5VX Up through 9.99 38 0.329
XPA >118
Over 9.99 to and38 + 1
o o
12.89
including 16.0 0 40 0.600 0.600 0.590 0.332 0.5938 0.688 0.500 5V 7.10 0.100
SPB*** 14 140 to 34o+ 1o42 16.14 17.5 (+0.25/-0) 19+0.40 +0.1 25
12.5+0.8 5VX 4.4
3.50
Over 16. 00 0.336 -0.047
SPB-PB 8V 190 38o + 138
Up through 15 .99
o
16.41 0.575
>190
Over 15.9 9 to and 40 1.000 1.000 0.990 0.580 1.0000 1.125 0.750 1 2.50 0.200
XPB including 22.4 0 +0.2 50
Over 22. 40 42 0.585 -0.062
SPC*** 19 224 to 34o+ 1/2o 21.94 24 (+0.25/0) 25.5+0.50 17+1.0 4.8
SPC-PB 315 38o + 1/2o 22.31 Deep G roove Di mensi ons (in) Design Fac tors
>315 Minimum
XPC Cross
Groove
Angl e
Re commende d
bg be hg RB dB Sg Outside
Tolerances on datum diameters can be calculated
Se ctio n Outside Diameter (in) ±0.25 ° ±0.00 5 by applying
Ref Min.the
tolerance
Min. (+1.6/-0%)
±0.0 005 ±0.01 5 toS ethe nominal
Diam eter 2a
value of the datum3Vdiameter in mm.
, 3V X U p through 3. 71 36 0.421 0.070
Over 3.71 to and
*These tolerances have to be taken
including 6.2 2 into account
38 0.425when aligning the 0.073
pulleys
**According to DIN 2217 0.350 0.449 0.343 8 0.500 0.375 3V 2.8 7 0.050
Over 6.22 to and
***According to DIN 2211including
and ISO 12.22 4183 40 0.429 0.076 +0.094 3V X 2.42

Over 12.22 42 0.434 0.078 -0.031

5V , 5V X U p through 10. 31 38 0.710 0.168
Over 10.31 to and
including 16.32 40 0.716 0.600 0.750 0.172 0.593 8 0.812 0.562 5V 7.4 2 0.100
+0.125 5V X 4.72
Over 16.32 42 0.723 0.175 -0.047
8V Up through 16.5 1 38 1.180 0.312
Over 16.51 to and 40 1.191 1.000 1.252 0.316 1.000 0 1.312 0.844 13.02 0.200
including 22.92 +0.250
Over 22.92 42 1.201 0.321 -0.062

Summation of the deviations from “Sg” for all grooves in any one sheave This variation c an easily be
sh all not exceed22± 0 .0 31". The variation in pitch diameter between the two measuring balls or rods
22sheave must be within the following limits:
grooves in any one each other. C omparing this
 Polyflex® Sheave Groove
Specifications
The sides of the groove shall not exceed 125 microinches (RMS)
roughness.

The summations of deviations from S for all grooves in any one

sheave shall not exceed +0.015”.

The variation in diameter over ball (Outside Diameter + 2K) shall not
vary from groove to groove in any one sheave more than:
• 0.002” for 5M
• 0.003” for 7M
• 0.004” for 11M

The tolerance on outside diameter shall be:

• +0.005” for sheaves 1.04” through 5.00” outside diameter
• +0.015” for sheaves 5.01” through 10.0” outside diameter
• +0.030” for sheaves 10.01” through 20.0” outside diameter
• +0.050 for sheaves 20.01” and more.

Dimensions are listed in Table 18 to be used with Figure 8

90°±1/2° Se S
a
∞ bg K
d
Outside
**hg Diameter + 2K
Pitch r
Diameter
Outside
Diameter

90°±1/2°

Bore Axis
**Groove depth to bottom of straight-sidewall portion
of groove; i.e., tangent point of hg and r dimensions.

Figure 8 - Polyflex Sheave Groove Dimensions

Table 18: Polyflex Sheave Groove Dimensions

Groove Minimum 2a PD (bg) (S) (Se) (r) Bottom Groove Angle (hg) (2K) Two (d) Ball
Designation Recommended to OD Groove Groove Edge Radius Groove Times Ball or Rod
Outside (a) Groove
Outside Value Top Spacing Spacing (in) Depth Extension Diameter
Diameter Angle
Diameter (in) Width (in) (in) (in) Maximum (in) (in) (in)
Range (in) (degrees)
+0.002” +0.005 Minimum +0.005 +0.0005
+1/4o
-0.002
5M 1.04 0.05 0.177 0.209 0.136 0.016 1.04-1.26 60 0.129 0.209 0.1719
1.27-3.80 62 0.124 0.211
Over 3.80 64 0.120 0.213
7M 1.67 0.09 0.280 0.335 0.222 0.023 1.67-3.00 60 0.208 0.359 0.2813
Over 3.00 62 0.200 0.361
11M 2.64 0.14 0.441 0.520 0.339 0.031 2.64-4.60 60 0.335 0.595 0.4531
Over 4.60 62 0.323 0.599

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 Tolerances
Regardless of the material used for V-belt sheaves, specific
tolerances must be met to assure proper performance. The following
specifications and tolerances should be used when designing parts.

Eccentricity
Allowable amount of radial runout from the pulleys to the outside
diameter (O.D.)

O.D. Total Eccentricity

Radial TIR
Up to 8” .004”
More than 8’ .005” per inch of diameter

Note: May not exceed the tolerance of outside diameter

Axial Runout
The total amount by which the pulley plane, normal to the axis of
rotation, deviates (also known as pulley wobble)

For narrow and classical profile sheaves

• Axial runout is 0.010” up through 5.0” outside diameter
• For each additional inch of outside diameter, add 0.005”

For Micro-V sheaves

• 0.001” per inch of outside diameter

For Polyflex sheaves

• Axial runout 0.001” up through 20.0” outside diameter
• For each additional inch of outside diameter, add 0.0005”

Radial Runout
The total amount the pulley O.D. deviates from the axis of rotation

For narrow and classical profile sheaves

• Radial runout is 0.010” up through 10.0” outside diameter
• For each additional inch of outside diameter, add 0.005”

For Micro-V sheaves

• Radial runout is 0.005” up through 2.9” outside diameter
• Runout is 0.010” over 2.9” to and including 10.0”
• For each additional inch of outside diameter, add 0.0005”

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For Polyflex sheaves
• Radial runout is 0.005” up through 10.0” of outside diameter
• For each additional inch of outside diameter, add 0.0005”

Balance and Sheave Rim Speeds

Gates stock sheaves and bushings are given a static balance that
is satisfactory for rim speeds up to 6,500 feet per minute for stock
V-belts. If sheaves are subjected to speeds above these limits, the
actual calculated speeds should be detailed on the sheave order so
that the sheave supplier can furnish the required balancing and the
proper material.

If you are in doubt as to the requirements of a “problem” drive, call

your local Gates Industrial V-Belt distributor for his expertise, backed
by factory-trained engineers.

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 SPROCKET
SPECIFICATIONS
General Information
Availability and Delivery
Before you select a sprocket, check stock from a Gates industrial belt
distributor who serves your area. Distributors are listed at gates.com/
distributor or in the Yellow Pages of your phone book under “Belting.”

Delivery times for made-to-order sprockets vary depending upon how

special the construction is. Estimated delivery times can be furnished
by your Gates distributor.

How to Order Sprockets

When ordering special, made-to-order sprockets, complete page 33 of
this document and e-mail to [email protected].

Sprocket Tolerance Specifications

Standard sprocket tolerances are shown in tables 19, 20 and
Table 19: Sprocket O.D. Tolerances 21. Because certain modifications such as reboring may result in
(in inches) unsatisfactory drive performance, strict adherence to the standard
Sprocket O.D. O.D. Tolerance tolerances is highly recommended.
1 - 1,000 +.002 - .000
1,001 - 2,000 +.003 - .000 Balancing
2,001 - 4,000 +.004 - .000 Stock sprockets are statically balanced per MPTA (Mechanical Power
4,001 - 7,000 +.005 - .000 Transmission Association) Standard Practice for Pulley Balancing
7,001 - 12,000 +.006 - .000
SPB-86 using the weight based on the following criteria:
12,001 - 20,000 +.007 - .000
Balance limit (ounces) = Sprocket Weight (lb) x 0.016 (ounces)
20,001 and up +.008 - .000
or 0.176 ounces (5 grams)
Use whichever value is greater.

Poly Chain® GT® Sprocket Tooth Profile

The Poly Chain GT sprocket tooth profile was designed and
developed exclusively by Gates Corporation to operate with the
Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon belt. The tooth surface should be free
of any surface defects and should be 80 microinches finish or better.

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 Sprocket Blanks
Sprocket blanks can be grooved by Gates for specially designed,
made-to-order sprockets. If those sprockets are supplied in blank
form, Gates can perform the “grooving” operation. The blank diameter
must be 0.050” larger than the finished sprocket O.D. Contact your
local Gates representative for additional details.

Axial Runout
• For each inch of outside diameter up through 10.0 inches, add
0.001 inches
• For each additional inch of outside diameter over 10.0 inches, add
0.0005 inches

Tables 20 and 21 can be used with Figure 9 when considering

sprocket design.

Table 20: Sprocket Runout (Radial Runout*)

Outside Outside Total Eccentricity
Diameter Diameter Total Indicator Reading
(in) (mm) (in) (mm)
Over 2 to 4 50 0.003 0.08
100
Over 4 to 8 100 0.004 0.10
200
Over 8 200 0.0005 per 0.0005 per
inch mm O.D. over
O.D. over 8” 200 mm
(may not exceed face diameter
tolerance)

Figure 9- Sprocket Profile *Total Indicator Reading

Table 21: Sprocket Outside Diameter and Pitch

Pitch to Pitch Tolerance (in.)
Outside Diameter Outside Diameter Adjacent Accumulative
Range (in.) Tolerance (in.) Grooves Over 90 Degrees
Over 2,000 to and +0.004 +0.001 +0.0045
including 4,000 -0.000
Over 4,000 to and +0.005 +0.001 +0.005
including 7,000 -0.000
Over 7,000 to and +0.006 +0.006
including 12,000 -0.000 +0.001
Over 12,000 to and +0.007 +0.001 +0.0065
including 20,000 -0.000
Over 20,000 +0.008 +0.001 +0.0075
-0.000

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 Guide Flanges
Guide flanges are needed in order to keep the belt on the sprocket.
Due to tracking characteristics, even on the best aligned drives, belts
can ride towards the edge of the sprockets. Flanges will prevent the
belt from riding completely over the edge.

On all drives using stock or made-to-order sprockets, the following

conditions should be considered when selecting flanged sprockets:
• On all two-sprocket drives, the minimum flanging requirements are
two flanges on one sprocket or one flange on each sprocket on
opposite sides.
• On drives where the center distance is more than eight times the
diameter of the small sprocket, both sprockets should be flanged
on both sides.
• On vertical shaft drives, one sprocket should be flanged on both
sides, and all the other sprockets in the system should be flanged
on the bottom side only.
• On drives with more than two sprockets, the minimum flanging
requirements are two flanges on every other sprocket or one
flange on every sprocket—on alternating sides around the system.
• Some drives may require sprockets with different widths. In this
case, the narrower of the two sprockets should be flanged on both
sides.

On made-to-order sprockets, flanges must be securely fastened, such

as using mechanical fasteners, welding, shrink-fit, or other equivalent
methods.

Although guide flanges for any non-stock diameter pulley can be

specially produced, it may be possible to use flanges that fit other belt
tooth profile parts. A flange from a different profile pulley or sprocket
may fit some non-stock hardware. Gates will check and select the
proper stock guide flange for special diameter pulleys and sprockets.

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SHEAVE AND SPROCKET
DESIGN GUIDE
Approval Drawings
Gates may require approval of drawings prior to production on some
OEM and/or special products. Gates reserves the right to review
drawings to assure that final products are designed to recommended
guidelines by Gates Product Application Engineers.

Below is an example of an approved drawing:

Notes and Information for Sprocket Style

Guide and Data Sheet
The following design assistance is useful to design or modify stock
hardware. Numbered style guide drawings on page 32 are listed in
order of popularity, and can be used to either aid in design or validate
a custom design drawing. If using a style guide in your design,
indicate the style number when filling out the Sprocket/Sheave Data
Sheet on page 33.

A blank space for custom designed drawings is also included on

the data sheet. Please read the Notes and Information page before

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completing the design drawing so that your Gates representative can
better assist you with your drive design.

Notes:
• All blanks should be filled.
• “N/A” can be used for “Not Applicable”
• Zero (“0”) for “None”
• “I/S” can be used for “Industry Standard”
• Unless specific tolerances entered, accepted industrial tolerances
will be used by the vendor.
• If a standard bushing is specified, taper diameters, bolt holes, and
other related dimensions need not be entered.
• Spoke or arm type sprockets are not covered by the illustrations.

Information:
Tooth Pitch: Distance between the centers of two adjacent sprocket
grooves.

Tooth Profile: Shape of the groove—Poly Chain® GT®, Trapezoidal,

HTD®, etc.

V-Belt Cross Section: Such as A, B, C, D. See pages 16-23.

Outside Diameter (OD): Diameter as measured over the groove

surface.

Bore Diameter (BD): On untapered bores, this is the diameter

exclusive of any keyways.

Outside Diameter Of Flanges: Unless there is a maximum diameter

limitation, vendor selection is advised.

Keysize: If the keysize is not yet determined by the mating shaft, see
standard keysize data on pages 14 and 15.

Setscrew Quantity: If not specified, two at (90°) will be used.

Setscrew Size: If not specified, the setscrew diameter will be the

same as the key width.

Bushing Type: Such as QD, VT, TL (Taper-Lock).

Bushing Size: Such as (TL) 3020 or (QD) SD.

Bushing Material: Such as cast iron, steel, or sintered steel. See

page 11.

Part Material: Such as steel, plastic, or iron. See pages 1-5.

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Plating: Such as Electroless or Zinc. See pages 10-11.

Style Guide Number: This number indicates the illustration being

used from the style guide (page 32).

Face Width (FW): Distance across the grooved portion of the

sprocket plus flange seat. If standard belt width is being used, refer to
the appropriate catalog for normal face width.

Overall Width (OW): Width at the extremes, including the hub

projection (the distance the hub extends past the face width).

Hub Diameter (HD): Minimum diameter is bore diameter plus twice

the keyseat depth plus twice the setscrew diameter.

Hub Length (HL): Distance between the hub edge and the web.
Minimum hub length is twice the screw diameter for a straight bore.

Counter Bore/Indent (C-Bore): Distance between the edge of the rim

and the web.

Dynamic Balance: Contact the Made-to-Order metals team or

Product Application Engineers to see if dynamic balancing is
recommended for your application.

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 Sprocket Style Guide

CODE 1 CODE 2 CODE 3

LCL RCL
OD
LCL
OD OD

BD BD RCD
BHD LCD RHD BD

RHL
FW
FW OW FW
OW

CODE 4 CODE 5 CODE 6

RCL
LCL RCL
OD LCL
OD OD
RCD
RHD
BD RCD
LHD BD BD
RHD
LHL
RHL
RHL
FW
OW FW FW
OW

CODE 7 CODE 8 CODE 9

LCL LCL LCL
OD OD
OD

RCD
BD RCD BD RCD
LHD RHD BD
LHD

LHL
RHL LHL

FW
FW OW
FW

CODE 10 CODE 11

OD

RHD
LHD BD
UHD BD OD

RHL
LHL
FW
OW FW
OW

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 Sprocket/Sheave Data Sheet
 
Company Date
Address
City State Zip
Phone Fax Email
Please fill in those fields which are applicable to your design.
(if not specified, nominal values will be used where applicable)
Sprockets Sheaves
Tooth Profile/Pitch Belt Cross Section
# of Teeth # of bands/ribs
Belt Width Outside Dia. (OD)
Flanged Y/N
Construction
Bore Dia. (BD) Keyway Y/N Size
Setscrews Y/N Qty Size
Bushing Y/N Model # Reverse Mounting Y/N
Bushing Mat’l
Part Material
Plating Y/N Type
Style Guide # Style (Solid, Web or Arm)
Face Width (FW)
Overall Width (OW)
Left Hub Y/N Dia. (LHD) Length (LHL)
Right Hub Y/N Dia. (RHD) Length (RHL)
Left C-Bore Y/N Dia. (LCD) Length (LCL)
Right C-Bore Y/N Dia. (RCD) Length (RCL)
Dynamic Bal. Y/N @ RPM
Add’l Comments
Polar Grid for Illustration Rectangular Grid for Illustration

[email protected] 800-709-6001 phone 303-744-4080 fax

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 Made-to-Order Metals

When standard products won’t work, call the Gates Made-to-Order

Metals Team. Our dedicated made-to-order metal staff specializes in
providing prototype and production pulleys, sheaves and sprockets to
meet your design expectations. No order is too large or too small.

• Pulleys, Sheaves and Sprockets – All Gates Synchronous

Profiles and Pitches, Micro-V® and V-belt, Plain or Profiled Idlers

• Bores – Plain, Straight, Tapered, Splined or any special bore.

Manufactured to accept Taper-Lock®, Ringfeder®, QD, Torque
Tamer, Trantorque® or other special bushings

• Styles – Bar Stock, Idlers, Custom Configurations, Special Hubs

and more

• Material – Aluminum, Steel, Ductile, Cast iron, Phenolic,

Stainless Steel or Plastics

• Finishes – Hard Coat, Food Grade, Zinc, Clear Anodize, Nickel

Plating, Painted, Custom Plating or any Special Coatings

• Other Services – Sub-Assemblies, Press Bearings, Sprocket/

Bushing Balance and Index Marking

• Processes – Hob Cutting, Shaper Cutting, Die Casting and

Molding

For more information call 800-709-6001,

visit www.gates.com/mtometals or
send an email to [email protected].

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Footnotes: Taper-Lock® is a registered trademark of Reliance Electric
QD® is a registered trademark of Emerson Electric
Lexan® is a registered trademark of General Electric Company Corporation
Delrin® is a registered trademark of Du Pont de Nemours and Company Corporation
Nylatron® is a registered trademark of The Polymer Corporation

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