{"product_id":"protech-bx56-cogged-v-belt","title":"ProTech BX56 Cogged V-Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eBX56 is a standard BX-section cogged (notched) V-belt size. This TrueLine listing is ProTech-branded\/vendor-supplied and the underlying manufacturer is not named, so confirm dimensions and application against the belt being replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrueLine states a broad operating range of -50°F to +250°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision molded cogs reduce bending stress on small-diameter pulleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic conductive and built to Chek Mate tolerances for matched sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard size reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e BX56 commonly denotes a 56-inch inside circumference and approximately 59-inch effective length, but belt-maker dimensions\/materials can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify the complete part number, section, length, pulley groove and equipment model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"tl-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSection \/ construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBX classical-section, cogged\/notched, bandless raw-edge V-belt; one rib\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard BX dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal top width 5\/8 in (approximately 17 mm) and height 13\/32 in (approximately 11 mm); manufacturers may vary nominal dimensions. TrueLine does not name a manufacturer or publish dimensions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBX56 inside length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 in (1422 mm) nominal inside circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBX56 effective length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 in (1499 mm) effective\/RMA length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop width \/ thickness (Gates reference)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.67 in (17 mm) top width; 0.43 in (11 mm) thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded performance claims\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-50°F to +250°F operating range, static conductive, precision molded cogs, and Chek Mate matched-set tolerances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGates reference material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthylene elastomer belt material with polyester cord; static conductive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePulley suitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCogged\/notched construction is intended to improve flexibility on small-diameter sheaves and back-idler drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tl-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does BX56 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBX is the classical cogged\/notched V-belt section; 56 commonly denotes a 56-inch nominal inside circumference. Verify the maker’s dimensional standard before substituting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tl-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the standard BX56 dimensions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common reference is 5\/8-inch (about 17 mm) top width, about 13\/32-inch (11 mm) height, 56-inch inside length and 59-inch effective length. Manufacturers can vary, and TrueLine does not identify the maker for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tl-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs BX56 a smooth or cogged belt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBX56 is the cogged\/notched BX size. The molded cogs improve flexibility, especially on smaller sheaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tl-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace any B56 belt with BX56?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. BX56 and B56 are different constructions; confirm the specified section, length, groove and equipment application rather than relying on the number alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tl-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this belt static conductive and temperature resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrueLine describes this listing as static conductive with a -50°F to +250°F operating range. Confirm those claims on the supplied belt or manufacturer documentation when safety or hazardous service matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tl-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes BX56 identify a specific manufacturer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. BX56 is an industry size designation used by multiple makers. TrueLine labels this item vendor\/ProTech-branded but does not name the underlying manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDocuments \u0026amp; literature\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gates.com\/content\/dam\/documents-library\/catalogs\/industrial-power-transmission-catalogue-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGates Industrial Power Transmission Product Catalog (2024), Tri-Power BX section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ProTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52968722202941,"sku":"TL-RPD-BX56","price":12.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/8951\/2509\/files\/RPD-BX56-1.jpg?v=1788453422","url":"https:\/\/rfqqq.com\/products\/protech-bx56-cogged-v-belt","provider":"RFQQQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}