PIX-Force Classical Wrapped V-Belt — Section A (A-48 / 13×8mm) is an authentic PIX industrial component (Model/MPN: A-48) engineered for continuous factory operations and machinery maintenance in Kenya and across East Africa. Key verified ratings include Manufacturer: PIX Transmissions Ltd, Product Line: PIX-Force® Classical Wrapped V-Belts, Belt Section Profile: Section A (Classical Trapezoidal). Standard plant applications include Centrifugal clean water and booster pump motor drives, Small industrial ventilation blowers and exhaust fans, Workshop lathes, drill presses, and light milling machines. Supplied through our STARNEX Nairobi sourcing desk with prompt lead times across Kenya and East Africa. When requesting a quotation, please specify required quantity, operating voltage/phase, pipe connection size, and delivery destination.
PIX-Force Classical Wrapped V-Belt — Section A (A-48 / 13×8mm)
PIX-Force Classical Wrapped V-Belt — Section A (A-48 / 13×8mm) is an authentic PIX industrial component (Model/MPN: A-48) engineered for continuous factory operations and machinery maintenance in Kenya and across East Africa. Key verified ratings include Manufacturer: PIX Transmissions Ltd, Product Line: PIX-Force® Classical Wrapped V-Belts, Belt Section Profile: Section A (Classical Trapezoidal). Standard plant applications include Centrifugal clean water and booster pump motor drives, Small industrial ventilation blowers and exhaust fans, Workshop lathes, drill presses, and light milling machines. Supplied through our STARNEX Nairobi sourcing desk with prompt lead times across Kenya and East Africa. When requesting a quotation, please specify required quantity, operating voltage/phase, pipe connection size, and delivery destination.
Functional engineering application
The PIX-Force Section A (A-48) Classical Wrapped V-Belt is the workhorse power transmission solution for general machinery, industrial pump sets, agricultural equipment, and workshop machine tools across Kenya and East Africa. Manufactured by PIX Transmissions Ltd—a global leader in power transmission technology with facilities certified to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001—this belt combines rugged durability, minimal stretch, and dependable power transfer. Constructed with an engineered trapezoidal cross-section measuring 13 mm in top width and 8 mm in height, the PIX-Force belt features high-tenacity, low-stretch polyester tensile cords embedded in a specially compounded elastomeric cushion rubber. This configuration ensures uniform load distribution across all pulley grooves and maintains belt tension over long operational cycles, reducing maintenance retensioning intervals. The outer envelope is wrapped with a heavy-duty, bias-cut cotton-polyester fabric impregnated with polychloroprene rubber. This outer jacket delivers exceptional resistance to abrasion, atmospheric dust, light lubricating oils, and ambient heat build-up. Additionally, the belt complies with ISO 1813 antistatic electrical conductivity standards, preventing static charge accumulation in dusty grain mills, woodworking shops, and packaging lines. With an inside length (Li) of 1219 mm (48 inches) and a datum pitch length (Ld) of 1249 mm, the A-48 profile operates seamlessly on standard ISO/DIN Section A sheaves and taper-lock pulleys with pitch diameters down to 71 mm.
Heavy-duty classical wrapped V-belt engineered with high-tenacity polyester tensile cords and oil/heat-resistant bias-cut fabric wrap for industrial drives across Kenya.
Quotation & fulfilment
Parametric technical attributes
| PIX A-48 | |
| IDENTIFICATION | |
| Component Type | PIX-Force Classical Wrapped V-Belt — Section A (A-48 / 13×8mm) |
| Manufacturer / Brand | PIX |
| Part Number (MPN) | A-48 |
| Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) | PIX-VBLT-A48 |
| TECHNICAL PARAMETERS | |
| Manufacturer | PIX Transmissions Ltd |
| Product Line | PIX-Force® Classical Wrapped V-Belts |
| Belt Section Profile | Section A (Classical Trapezoidal) |
| Top Width (W) | 13.0 mm (1/2 in) |
| Height / Thickness (T) | 8.0 mm (5/16 in) |
| Included Angle | 40° |
| Inside Length (Li) | 1219 mm (48.0 in) |
| Datum / Pitch Length (Ld / Lp) | 1249 mm (49.2 in) |
| Outside Length (La) | 1269 mm (50.0 in) |
| Base Elastomer Compound | Polychloroprene & Synthetic Rubber Blend |
| Outer Envelope Fabric | Bias-Cut Rubber-Impregnated Cotton-Polyester |
| Min. Recommended Pulley Dia. | 71 mm Pitch Diameter |
| CONSTRUCTION & CONNECTION | |
| Tensile Cord Material | High-Tenacity Low-Stretch Polyester |
| COMPLIANCE & STANDARDS | |
| Antistatic Compliance | ISO 1813 Certified (< 10^6 Ω) |
| Manufacturing Standards | ISO 4184, DIN 2215, BS 3790, IS 2494 |
| PERFORMANCE & RATINGS | |
| Temperature Range | -18 °C to +80 °C (-0 °F to +176 °F) |
| COMPLIANCE & LOGISTICS | |
| Stock Availability | Available to Order |
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Common questions on this part
The letter 'A' designates the classical cross-section profile of 13 mm top width and 8 mm height. The number '48' represents the inside circumference (Li) of the belt in inches (48 inches = 1219 mm). Its datum pitch length is 1249 mm.
Yes. PIX-Force classical belts are produced to tight manufacturing tolerances, enabling matched-set installation on multi-groove pulleys without unequal tension distribution or premature individual belt wear.
Deflect the belt at the centre of the span using a spring scale or PIX tension gauge. The deflection force for a Section A belt is typically 1.0 to 1.5 kg per belt for an 80 mm span. Check and re-tension after the first 24 hours of running-in.
Yes. The PIX-Force Section A belt is ISO 1813 certified antistatic with surface resistivity below 10^6 ohms, preventing electrostatic sparks in grain elevators, flour mills, and sawdust-laden environments.
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