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SURFACE
VEHICLE
STANDARD
SAEJ1459
REV.
AUG1997
400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
Issued
Revised
1984-08
1997-08
Submitted for recognition as an American National Standard
Superseding J1459 AUG88
(R) V-Ribbed Belts and Pulleys
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1. Scope-This SAE Standard covers dimensions, tolerances, and methods of measurement of V-ribbed belts
and pulleys for use on automotive1drives.
2. References
2.1 Applicable Publications-The following publication forms a part of the specification to the extent specified
herein.
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2.1.1 RMA ENGINEERING STANDARDIP-Available from Rubber Manufacturers Association, Inc., 1400 K Street,
NW, Washington, DC 20005.
RMA Engineering Standard IP-26
3.
V-Ribbed Belts-V-ribbed belts are produced in a variety of cross-sectional sizes which are given letter
designations. It has been determined that the "PK" ("K") and "PL" ("L") section V-ribbed belts are applicable
for automotive use. Because of different constructions and different methods of manufacture, the cross-
sectional shape, dimensions, and includer.l an!J!e Detween the sidewalls of the belt may differ with different
manufacturers. Belt~ ~~:: :g-~ dimensioned in such a way that they are functional in pulleys dimensioned as
dc:>cribea in a subsequent section.
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4. Pulleys For V-RibbedBelts-Pulleys are to conform to requirements of Figure 1and Tables 1Aor 1B.
1. For non-automotive drives, see RMA Engineering Standard 1P-26. Pulleys produced to RMA Engineering Standard IP-26 will meet all of the
requirements of this standard.
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IT IS RECOMMENDEDTHE F"OLLOVING
TABLE BE USED ON THE DRAVING.
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PARAL~~L TO PULLEY AXIS HAVING
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FOR CALCULATIONPURPOSES ONLY
EFFECTIVE DIAMETER
PITCH DIAMETER
APEX DIAMETER
Db- 0.99
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TABLE 1A-GROOVE DIMENSIONS-MILLIMETERS
1. Summation of the deviations from Sg for anyone belt groove set in a pulley shall not exceed :to.30 mm.
2. Ft is measured from the actual ride position of the ball or rod in the pulley.
3. This number may vary with belt manufacturer.
1. Summation of the deviations from Sg for anyone belt groove set in a pulley shall not exceed :to.012 in.
2. Ft is measured from the actual ride position of the ball or rod in the pulley.
3. This number may vary with belt manufacturer.
5.
V-RibbedBelt Size-The belt cross-sectionalsize can be determinedby the basic dimensionSg' The belt
width for a cross section is determined by the number of ribs. The belt length is determined by measurement
as described in a subsequent section. Belt size is designated by a standard series of alphanumeric
characters. Belts measured on a metric length system are designated by the number of ribs followedby the
belt cross-sectional size ("PK"or "PL")and the effective length in millimeters. For example, 6PK1370 signifies
a 6-rib "PK"section belt, withan effective length of 1370 mm. Belts measured on an inch-length system are
designated by the effective length to the nearest tenth of an inch followedby the belt cross-sectional size ("K"
or ilL") and the number of ribs. For example, 540K6 signifies a belt withan effectivelength of 54.0 inches, a "K"
cross section, and 6 ribs.
6.
V-Ribbed Pulley Size-Pulley size is designated by the effective diameter, the groove cross-sectional size,
and the number of grooves. The effective diameter can be determined by measuring the diameter over the
balls or rods and subtracting 2k. The groove-cross-sectional size can be determined by measuring the
dimension Sg' The pulleywidthfor a cross section is determined by the number of grooves. .
7.
Measurement Of V-RibbedBelts-The lengthof a V-ribbedbelt is determinedby use of a measuringfixture
comprised of two pulleys of equal diameter, a method of applying force, and a means of measuring the center
distance between the two pulleys. One of the two pulleys is fixedin position whilethe other is movable along a
graduated scale. Both pulleys are allowed to rotate. The fixture is shown schematically in Figure 2. Grooves
'Ofmaster inspection pulleys shall be machined to dimension tolerances shown inTables 1Aand 2A, or 1Band
2B, treated to resist wear, and checked periodicallyforwear and damage.
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Minimum
Cross Recommended
Section Effective
Sg(1)
Se rt rt rb Ft(2) <I>BALL
Size Diameter :to.OS Min min max max max 2a 2k 2x(3) ::1:0.010
PK 45 3.56 2.50
0.39
0.50 0.50. 1.00 0.03. 0.99 3.0 2.500
PL 75 4.70 3.30 0.40 0.70 0.40 1.75 0.82 2.36 1.54 3.500
TABLE 1B-GROOVE DIMENSIONS-INCHES
Minimum
Cross Recommended
Section Effective
Sg(1)
Se rt rt rb Ft<2) <I>BALL
Size Diameter :to.002 Min min max max max 2a 2k 2x(3) :to.0004
K 1.8 0.140 0.100 0.014 0.020 0.020 0.039 0.001 0.039 0.118 0.0984
L 3.0 0.185 0.130 0.D16 0.028 0.016 0.069 0.032 0.093 0.061 0.1378
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TOTAL
MEASURING FORCE
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FIGURE 2-DIAGRAM OF A FIXTURE FOR MEASURING V-RIBBEDBELTS
TABLE 2A-MEASURING CONDITIONS-MILLIMETERS
Cross
Section
Size
Effective
Diameter
(reference)
95.49
159.15
Effective
Circumference
(reference)
300
500
PK
PL
dB
Ball or Rod
Diameter
:to.010
2.500
3.500
Diameter Over
Ball or Rods
:to.10
96.48
161.51
Total
Measuring Force
Per Rib
(N)
100
200
TABLE 2B-MEASURING CONDITIONS-INCHES
Cross
Section
Size
Effective
Diameter
(reference)
3.759
6.266
Effective
Circumference
(reference)
11.8
19.7
K
L
dg
Ball or Rod
Diameter
:to.0004
0.0984
0.1378
Diameter Over
Ball or Rods
:to.004
3.798
6.359
Total
Measuring Force
Per Rib
(Ib)
22
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7.1 Length-To measure the length, the belt is placed on the measuring fixture at the total measuring force shown
in Tables 2A and 2B, and rotated around the pulleys at least two revolutions to seat the belt properly in the
pulley grooves and to divide the total force equally between the two strands of the belt. The midpoint of the
center distance travel of the movable pulley defines the center distance and will be measured through a
minimum of one revolution of the belt after the two seating revolutions. The belt effective length is equal to two
times the center distance plus the pulley effective circumference. Standard belt center distance tolerances are
shownin Tables3Aand 3B. Forcenterdistancetoleranceslessthan standard,the belt manufacturershoul<:. ~
be consulted.
TABLE 3A-STANDARD BELT CENTER DISTANCE
TOLERANCES-MILLIMETERS
Belt Length
1250 and less
Over 1250 - 1600, incl
Over 1600 - 2000, incl
Over 2000 - 2500, Incl
Over 2500 - 3150, incl
Over 3150 - 4000, incl
Tolerance on
Center Distance
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:t4.8
:t5.6
:t6.4
:t7.2
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TABLE 3B-STANDARD BELT CENTER DISTANCE
TOLERANCES-INCHES
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Belt Length
49 and less
Over 49- 63, incl
-Over 0" ~-79rincl
Over 79 - 98, incl
Over 98 - 124, incl
Over 124 - 157, incl
Tolerance on
Center Distance
:to.13
:to.16
:to.19
:!;Q,.22_
:to.25
:to.28
B. Standard Lengths-Standard lengths up to and including 2000 mm (79 in) are to be in 10 mm (0.4 in)
increments. Standard lengths over 2000 mm (79 in) up to and including4000 mm (157 in) are to be in 25 mm
(1.0 in) increments.
NOTE 1-The sides of the groove are to be 3.2 f.1m(125 f.1in)A.A. maximum.
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NOTE2-Radial and axial run-out is not to exceed 0.35 mm (0.014 in) full indicator movement (FIM). Run-out
in the two directions is measured separately witha ball mounted under spring pressure to followthe
groove as the pulley is rotated.
NOTE3- The diameters over the ball gauges are not to vary from groove to groove more than 0.25 mm
(0.010 in) foranyone belt groove set ina pulley.
NOTE 4-Centerline of gr~o bt::-go.Odegrees :I:0.5 degrees with pulley axis.
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-I-- - added to the effective diameter to determine the pitch diameter.
NOTE6- The apex diameter may be helpful for layout of pulley grooves or production tooling. "2a" is
subtracted fromthe diameter over the balls to determine the apex diameter.
9. Notes
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Marginal Indicia- The change bar (I) located in the left margin is for the convenience of the user in locating
areas where technical revisions have been made to the previous issue of the report. An (R) symbol to the left of
the document titles indicates a complete revisionof the report.
PREPARED BYTHE SAE BELT DRIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
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SAE J1459 Revised AUG1997
Rationale-Not applicable.
Relationship of SAE Standard to ISO Standard-Not applicable.
Application-This SAE Standard covers dimensions, tolerances, and methods of measurement of V-ribbed
belts and pull~ys for use on automotive drives.
Reference Section
RMA Engineering Standard IP-26
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