V-Belts
Wrapped, raw-edge cogged, banded, polyurethane, flat, V-ribbed, and variable-speed belts — Mitsuboshi's full frictional-drive range.
Wrapped V-Belts
Classical
Economical, highly versatile wrapped V-belts used across a wide range of industrial and automotive drives.
- Most widely available profile
- Smooth wrapped construction
- Industrial & automotive use
MAXSTAR POWER
Wrapped V-belt with a special clutching cover and aramid tensile cords for strength, durability, and reverse-bend / high-temperature resistance in agricultural machinery.
- Aramid tensile cords
- Clutching cover reduces heat
- Sizes up to 270"
MAXSTAR WEDGE
Narrow wrapped wedge belt — reduced weight and equalized cord tension boost the wedge effect and grip. Antistatic (meets US RMA), with roughly double the transmission force of conventional belts.
- Narrow, lightweight, high grip
- ~2x conventional transmission force
- Antistatic (US RMA)
Narrow
Metric narrow wrapped V-belts designed to transmit higher torque within compact assembly areas.
- Metric SP profiles
- High torque, compact
- Efficient drive design
SUPER KB
Aramid-corded light-duty V-belt that outperforms FHP belts against heavy shock loads.
- Aramid cords
- Shock-load resistant
- Light-duty drives
FHP
Fractional-horsepower V-belt for light-duty drives, including backside-idler applications.
- Fractional-horsepower
- Backside-idler capable
- Light-duty
Hexagonal
Double-V hex belt for serpentine drives that transmit power from both the top and bottom of the belt.
- Dual-sided power transfer
- For serpentine drives
- AA/BB/CC sections
Raw-Edge Cogged V-Belts
MAXSTAR POWER EP-X
EPDM raw-edge cogged V-belt engineered for tension stability and minimal re-tensioning — ideal for HVAC, compressors, construction equipment, and pumps. Heat +266°F, cold -40°F, 40 m/s, electrically conductive.
- EPDM: +266°F / -40°F
- Enhanced tension stability
- Superior crack resistance
TRIPLEX
Raw-edge cogged belt for smaller pulley diameters, delivering higher frictional force than standard wrapped belts with excellent wear resistance.
- Higher frictional force
- Small-pulley capable
- Superior wear resistance
MAXSTAR WEDGE SUPREME
Slim-profile raw-edge cogged wedge belt — versatile, with improved grip, heat dissipation, and stable performance in variable-speed/VFD drives.
- Slim raw-edge cogged
- Improved heat dissipation
- Great for VFD drives
Narrow Cogged
Metric raw-edge cogged narrow V-belts for high-efficiency power transmission in demanding environments; oil, heat, and conductivity resistant.
- Metric raw-edge cogged
- Oil & heat resistant
- Electrically conductive
Banded V-Belts
Conventional Banded
Classical banded V-belts in 2–5 ribs; usable in match sets for drives requiring more than 5 belts.
- 2–5 rib bands
- Match-set capable
- Resists belt whip
TRIPLEX Banded
Raw-edge cogged banded belts in 2–5 ribs for high-shock, high-power multi-groove drives.
- Raw-edge cogged band
- 2–5 ribs
- Match-set capable
Multi MAXSTAR WEDGE
Banded narrow wedge belt — narrower width reduces weight, equalizes tension, and increases the wedge effect and grip.
- Banded narrow wedge
- Lightweight, high grip
- Equalized tension
Multi MAXSTAR WEDGE SUPREME
Raw-edge cogged banded wedge belt (2–5 ribs) with a narrower upper width for compact high-power drives.
- Raw-edge cogged band
- 2–5 ribs
- Narrow upper width
SUPER WEDGE II
Aramid-reinforced banded wedge belt engineered with special materials for high torque transmission and shock-load resistance.
- Aramid cords
- High torque transmission
- Shock-load resistant
Polyurethane V-Belts & Rope
MB Belt
Highly flexible polyurethane V-belt compatible with small pulleys, with exceptional abrasion resistance for clean operation.
- Flexible polyurethane
- Small-pulley compatible
- Abrasion resistant
POLYMAX™
Wide-angle (60°) polyurethane belt that minimizes vertical pressure between belt and pulley sidewall.
- 60° wide-angle profile
- Polyurethane
- Low sidewall pressure
Multi POLYMAX™
Banded polyurethane POLYMAX in 2 and 3 ribs; available as matched sets for multi-set systems.
- 2–3 rib bands
- Matched sets
- Polyurethane
STARROPE™ / SUPER STARROPE™
Polyurethane rope belts that can be heat-welded to length for intricate transmissions.
- Heat-weldable to length
- Polyurethane
- For intricate drives
Plain V-rope
Polyurethane V-rope with remarkable durability, flexibility, and weather resistance.
- Durable & flexible
- Weather resistant
- Polyurethane
Plain Hexagonal-rope
Double-sided polyurethane hexagonal V-rope combining heat-welding with dual-sided drive.
- Double-sided V-rope
- Heat-weldable
- Polyurethane
Perforated-rope
Perforated V-rope for temporary use, with spaced perforations designed for easy splicing.
- Perforated for splicing
- Temporary/quick-set
- Polyurethane
Flat & V-Ribbed
FLEXSTAR™ Belt
Slim, flexible flat belt that enables smaller-diameter pulleys for compact drive designs.
- Slim flexible profile
- Small-diameter pulleys
- Compact design
FLEXSTAR™ J
Polyurethane flat belt for smooth, stable rotation on small-diameter pulleys — ideal for paper feeding.
- Polyurethane flat
- Smooth on small pulleys
- Paper-feed ideal
RIBSTAR™ G
V-ribbed belt combining the transmission capability of V-belts with the flexibility of flat belts.
- V-belt power + flat flex
- Multi-rib grip
- Quiet running
RIBSTAR™ U
Lightweight, compact polyurethane V-ribbed belt engineered as an energy-efficient solution.
- Polyurethane V-ribbed
- Lightweight & compact
- Energy efficient
Variable Speed
SUPER VS
Variable-speed belt delivering accurate, seamless, quiet speed transfer from low to high on mechanical variable-pitch pulley drives.
- Seamless speed change
- Quiet operation
- For variable-pitch pulleys
