ConCar Variable Speed Belts 26x8 - 1082 Li

ConCar Variable Speed Belts 26x8 – 1,082 mm inner length – DIN 7719 / ISO 1604

The ConCar Variable Speed Belts with a 26x8 profile and an inner length of 1,082 mm, is an open-flanked, molded-tooth variator belt conforming to DIN 7719 and ISO 1604. It transmits drive power exclusively via its two flanks, moving radially on the conical, axially displaceable pulley halves during operation. This movement is precisely the principle of a mechanical speed converter: when one pulley closes, it pushes the belt outwards to a larger effective diameter, while on the opposite side it slides inwards. This allows the transmission ratio to change continuously without the need for shifting, clutching, or electronic control.

This length in the drive

The inner length of 1,082 mm is a long version for the 26x8 profile and is intended for drives with a large center distance, approximately 170 mm with two identical pulleys of 250 mm effective diameter. At 0.262 kg, this belt weighs correspondingly more than the shorter lengths of the same profile. With this length, plan for a guide or support for the slack side if the drive operates under highly variable loads, and recheck the tension after the initial break-in period.

For design and comparison with an existing belt, the three length specifications are important because manufacturers use different reference dimensions. The inner length (Li) is 1,082 mm; it is measured at the inner circumference of the belt and is the standard ordering dimension in Germany. The effective length (Ld) of 1,122 mm refers to the neutral axis and is the dimension used in many catalogs and drive calculations. The outer length (La) of 1,132 mm is measured at the back of the belt. With a profile height of 8 mm, the difference between the inner and outer lengths is 50 mm, which corresponds to twice the difference in circumference across the belt height. When replacing an old belt, always compare using the same reference dimension; otherwise, you can easily be off by several centimeters.

Dimensions and specifications

• Internal length (Li): 1,082 mm

• Effective length (Ld): 1,122 mm

• External length (La): 1,132 mm

• Profile: 26x8 according to DIN 7719 / ISO 1604

• Top width: 26 mm

• Height: 8 mm

• Flank angle: 27°

• Construction: open-sided, toothed

• Mixture: Chloroprene (CR)

• Tensioning material: Polyester cord

• Antistatic: yes, according to ISO 9563

• Temperature range: -30 °C to +80 °C

• Belt speed: up to 30 m/s

• Weight: 0.262 kg

• Article number: G426081082

• EAN: 4059213021315

• Manufacturer: ConCar

Structure and materials

In terms of materials, ConCar combines a chloroprene body with a polyester tensile member. This pairing is the industry standard for variator belts because it simultaneously fulfills two opposing requirements: The belt must be flexible enough to bend over a small diameter, yet stiff enough longitudinally to resist flexing under load. Antistatic treatment according to ISO 9563 is standard on ConCar belts and is not an additional cost option.

The 27° flank angle is the crucial difference compared to a conventional V-belt, which operates at 34 to 40 degrees. The shallower angle generates less wedging effect per millimeter of radial travel, ensuring smooth belt operation across the entire pulley adjustment range and preventing binding at the end positions. Simultaneously, the large upper width of 26 mm provides the necessary contact area to transmit torque solely through friction. The toothed underside reduces bending stiffness to such an extent that the belt can operate even on small effective diameters without the flanks overheating due to internal flexing.

Typical areas of application

Belts of this size cover the classic field of industrial variators: feed and grinding belt control in woodworking machines, demand-controlled piston and screw compressors, spinning and drawing units in textile machines, industrial mixers and kneaders with soft start, take-off and screw drives on plastic extruders, as well as boring mills and lathes with stepless control.

What these applications have in common is that the rotational speed must be adjusted during operation to suit the material, batch, or demand. A Variable Speed Belts solves this problem purely mechanically, without any electronics in the drive train. This is advantageous wherever dust, moisture, vibration, or temperature would damage a frequency converter, and it remains the only economical solution for existing machines because the variator is an integral part of the machine's design.

Assembly and tension

Before ordering, check the adjustment range of your drive. The belt must be able to be fitted without force, whether the pulleys are fully closed or open. After fitting, tension the belt to the tension specified by the machine manufacturer and check again after the break-in period. If several belts run in parallel in one drive, they must always be replaced as a complete set, as a new belt, in addition to worn ones, bears the entire load.

Transverse cracks on the underside indicate an insufficient bearing diameter or cold brittleness, while longitudinal cracks and frayed edges point to misalignment between the pulleys. It's worthwhile checking the alignment with a ruler or laser when changing the belt, as even a few millimeters of misalignment over a one-meter center-to-center distance can halve the belt's lifespan.

Similar names for other brands

Variable Speed Belts are standardized according to DIN 7719 and ISO 1604. A belt with a 26x8 profile and an inner length of 1,082 mm is therefore dimensionally identical regardless of the manufacturer; no modification of the pulleys is required for replacement. This ConCar belt replaces, among others:

• OPTIBELT: VB 26x8 / VARIO POWER 26x8

• GATES: Multi-Speed ​​26x8 / Predator V Variable Speed

• CONTITECH: VARIO Speed ​​26x8 / CONTI-V VARISPEED

• MEGADYNE: VARISECT 26x8

• MITSUBOSHI: VARI-SPEED 26x8

• BANDO: Variable Speed ​​26x8

• PIX: Variable Speed ​​26x8

Delivery

The belt is supplied as a single, endless belt. Standard lengths and common profiles are available from stock; custom lengths and widths are available upon request. If you are unsure which length your drive requires, please send us the part number of your old belt or the dimensions of your pulleys, and we will check the compatibility.