The following information covers accessory drive belt testing methods and includes test configurations@ pulley diameters@ power loads@ and guidance for interpreting test data. Belt construction definitions are also documented. This information has been prepared from existing literature@ including standards and data supplied by Producers and Users of V-ribbed belts. Purpose This SAE Standard is intended to provide methods to evaluate the performance of V-ribbed belt constructions.
SAE J2432-2015 Referenced Document
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