V belt tensil strength

[SeniorCitizen]

Anyone have information as to the tensile strength of V belts in pounds? An automotive belt with the letter A width designation for instance. I know they are strong for what they are but how strong?

 

[shiftsuper175607]

Anyone have information as to the tensile strength of V belts in pounds? An automotive belt with the letter A width designation for instance. I know they are strong for what they are but how strong?

I did a google search and looked a little and didn't find a thing.
It must be out there somewhere.

 

[SeniorCitizen]

I did a google search and looked a little and didn't find a thing.
It must be out there somewhere.

I also found it a little strange too that nothing was on the net. If I recall in my younger days we towed a car with one.

 

[ILENGINE]

Haven't ever come across tensil strength ratings for belts, but have found that lawnmower belts are measured under 130 pounds of tension, which is why a standard length belt measures 1/2" shorter than what is on the package.

 

[WVjohn]

Years ago when I sold auto parts I came across a parts book that said for every 3/8s a v belt is thick its good for 20 lbs of pull. That was in an old semsco belt book