MISSION STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2DISTRIBUTION SALES AND SERVICE CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3V-BELT PRODUCTS PREVIEW PAGE PRICE PAGEPower King (A, B, C, D, E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Power Ace (3V, 5V, 8V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Power King Cog (AX, BX, CX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Power Ace Cog (3VX, 5VX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Power King Combo (B, C, D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Power Ace Combo (3V, 5V, 8V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Power Max Variable Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Rib Ace (J, L, M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Double V (AA, BB, CC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Duraflex GL FHP (3L, 4L, 5L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Duraflex GL Cog (2L), EVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Duraflex VC, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Metric (SPZ, SPA, SPB, SPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Synchro-Link Timing Belts Single Sided
Neoprene RMA (MXL, XL, L, H, XH, XXH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Polyurethane RMA (XL, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Polyurethane Metric (T2.5, T5, T10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Neoprene Metric HT (3M, 5M, 8M, 14M, 20M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Neoprene Metric XP (3M, 5M, 8M, 14M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Neoprene Metric STS (4.5M, 8M, 14M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Open Ended Belting - Neoprene and Polyurethane Open Ended . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Synchro-Link Double Sided TimingNeoprene RMA (DXL, DL, DH) Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Neoprene Metric (HT, XP, STS) Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Polyurethane RMA (DMXL, DXL) Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Polyurethane Metric (DT5, DT10) Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
SYNCHRO-LINK TIMING BELT PULLEYSMinimum Plain Bore (MPB) Pulleys
(XL, L, H, XH, XXH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87QD Pulleys
(L, H, XH, XXH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92TaperLock Pulleys
(L, H, XH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102HT Pulleys
Minimum Plain Bore (5MM, 8MM, 14MM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91QD (5MM, 8MM, 14MM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Bushings (QD, TL, D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105REFERENCE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Power King and Power Ace Combo Mandrel Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Minimum Sheave Diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 38Sheave Groove and Tension Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Belt Sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36V-Belt Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Synchro-Link Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Synchro-Link Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Synchro-Link Sleeve Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Minimum Pulley Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 99Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Rebore, Keyway and Set Screw Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104V-Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109Tensioning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72, 75, 83, 110Belt Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Brand Name Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Useful Formulas for V-Belt Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
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We Build Belts a Better Way!At Bando American, we believe that any product, even the 75-year old workhorse of power
transmission, the V-belt, can be built a better way by utilizing the industrys most advanced, efficientequipment and processes.
Weve taken advantage of the latest technology to design state-of-the-art, highly automated,programmable manufacturing systems. We select experienced technicians who are trained in all stepsof the production process, and who operate under flexible work assignments for maximumproductivity.
All Bando manufacturing facilities are ISO-9000 and/or QS-9000 certified to enhance and reinforcethe foundation of Bandos quality philosophy which focuses on the self-inspection system: zero defectquality is each technicians personal responsibility.
Every technician has the ability to, and the responsibility for, shutting down production to correctquality problems. The result is a consistently uniform, high quality product produced in a system thatis geared to high efficiency and low cost to keep Bando American competitive in the marketplace.
Mission Statement
Our mission at Bando American is to supplyour customers with the highest quality products V-belt and timing belt drives and to supportthose products with a level of service andmarketing support superior to any of ourcompetitors.
Bando is proud to support and actively participate as an Allied member of these premier industry associations.
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Distribution, Sales & Service Centers
Stocking Distributors
Bando American Inc. markets their productsthrough over 500 stocking distributors locatedthroughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
These Distributors are serviced and supplied byBando American distribution centers that arestrategically located to provide optimum servicelevels on a local market basis.
Design Engineering and Application Assistance
Assistance in drive design, application or generalengineering support is always available through yourBando distributor, your Bando sales representativeor by contacting Bando American Inc.
Whether your request is for a complex driveapplication or for basic information on any BandoAmerican product, we will be pleased to assist you.
Bando American Field Sales Representatives
Bando Americans team of sales representatives have an average of 12 years field sales experience per man. Theseare experienced power transmission specialists
