J1459_202205 V-Ribbed Belts and Pulleys

Revised

05/16/2022

Features
Issuing Committee
Scope
Content
This SAE Standard covers the dimensioning technique, tolerances, and methods of measurement of V-ribbed belts and mating pulleys for use on automotive accessory drives.
Rationale
Content
This latest revision of SAE J1459 accomplishes the following:
  • Fixed errors in Table 1.
  • Added definitions and diagrams for different types of diameters used.
  • Added optional belt dimensioning template.
  • Provided correct calculations for pulley ratio calculation via pitch diameter ratio.
  • Provided correct calculations for converting center distance to effective length.
  • Updated to generic center distance tolerances to align with industry.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/J1459_202205
Pages
9
Citation
SAE International Technical Standard, V-Ribbed Belts and Pulleys, SAE Standard J1459_202205, Revised May 2022, Issued August 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/J1459_202205.
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
May 16, 2022
Product Code
J1459_202205
Content Type
Technical Standard
Status
Revised
Language
English