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Sheaves are precision machined from gray cast iron, statically balanced and epoxy powder coated.

The "PD" Pitch Diameter indicates the outer diameter where the belt rides in the groove.
Example: "A" belt size will sit lower in the groove, leading to a smaller diameter than the real outer diameter.

Comparable Pulleys to Browning, Maska, Woods, Congress and many other brand

The pulley depicted in the photo is a general representation, the diameter may differ based on the size selected.
 

V Belt Size Definitions-All Belts

Single Groove Pulleytwo groove pulley fixed bore

Fixed Bore Pulley
Cast Iron - AK
Use with A, 3L & 4L V-Belts

Single Groove
2 Groove

Single Groove Pulleytwo groove pulley fixed bore

Fixed Bore Pulley
Cast Iron - BK

Use with A, 4L & B, 5L
V-Belts
Single Groove
2 Groove


Single Groove Fixed Bore Pulley
Die Cast
"A" Section
Use with A (4L) V-Belts

Bushing

AK Bushing Type Pulley
Cast Iron
H Size Hub Series
Use with A, 3L, 4L V-Belts

Single Groove
2 Groove

Bushing

BK Bushing Type Pulley
Cast Iron
H Size Hub Series
Use with A, 4L & B, 5L V-Belts

Single Groove
2 Groove

Variable Pitch PulleyVariable Pitch Pulley

Variable Pitch
Fixed Bore Pulley
Cast Iron
Use with A, 4L & B, 5L and 3L V-Belt
s
Single Groove
2 Groove

A/B Style Pulley/Sheave
"A/B" Style Belt
Cast Iron Multi Groove Sheaves
1 through 10 Grooves

1 Groove
2 Groove
3 Groove
4 Groove
5 Groove
6 Groove
8 Groove
10 Groove

A/B Style Pulley/Sheave
"C" Style Belt
Cast Iron Multi Groove Sheaves
1 through 12 Grooves
1 Groove
2 Groove
3 Groove
4 Groove
5 Groove
6 Groove
8 Groove
10 Groove
12 Groove

A/B Style Pulley/Sheave
"D" Style Belt
Cast Iron Multi Groove Sheaves
1 through 12 Grooves
3 Groove
4 Groove
5 Groove
6 Groove
8 Groove
10 Groove
12 Groove

3V Style Pulley/Sheave
3V Style Belt
Cast Iron Multi Groove Sheaves
1 Groove
2 Groove
3 Groove
4 Groove
5 Groove
6 Groove
8 Groove
10 Groove

5V 2 Groove Sheave
5V Style Belt
Cast Iron Multi Groove Sheaves
2 Groove
3 Groove
4 Groove
5 Groove
6 Groove
8 Groove
10 Groove

8V Style Belt
Cast Iron Multi Groove Sheaves
4 Groove
5 Groove
6 Groove
8 Groove
10 Groove
12 Groove