{"product_id":"castair-replacement-industrial-v-type-belt-section-b-length-52-3-b52","title":"Castair Replacement Industrial V-Type Belt Section B Length 52\" 3-B52","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCastair Replacement Industrial V-Belt — Section B, 52\" Length (3-B52)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Castair 3-B52 is a Section B V-belt at 52 inches outside circumference. This belt fits Castair compressor models using a B-section drive with a center distance requiring a 52-inch belt. Section B belts carry more power than Section A — use this belt only on compressors originally spec'd for B-section belts and the corresponding B-groove pulleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufacturer page data was not available for this listing. Call 866-217-0063 to verify fitment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSection B, 52\" Belt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-B52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt Section:\u003c\/strong\u003e B (21\/32\" top width, 13\/32\" depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castair compressors requiring Section B, 52\" belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $13.86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use Section B vs. Section A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSection B applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher horsepower motors (typically 5 HP and above depending on design), higher torque drives, longer center distances that would flex a Section A belt excessively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not substitute:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Section A belt in a B-groove pulley will bottom out in the groove and not transmit power correctly. A Section B belt in an A-groove pulley will not seat properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm before ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the compressor service manual or existing belt markings for the exact belt designation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBelt Installation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever force a belt onto a pulley with a pry bar — loosen the motor slide base to reduce center distance, slip the belt on, then re-tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension to compressor specification — check deflection force with a belt tension gauge for accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter initial run-in (first hour of operation), re-check and re-set tension as the belt seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Castair Section B Belt Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-B47\u003c\/strong\u003e — 47\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-B52\u003c\/strong\u003e — 52\" (this belt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-B112\u003c\/strong\u003e — 112\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-B52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt Section:\u003c\/strong\u003e B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\/32\" (17mm nominal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\/32\" (11mm nominal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $13.86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From OEM Diagnostic Tools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist since 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e in air compressor parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on qualifying orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree tech support at 866-217-0063\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall 866-217-0063 for quick answers and help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cast Air","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53342505402581,"sku":"3-B52","price":25.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8466\/0949\/files\/beltb_11af850b-ac33-450b-b4dc-ad63627702a0.jpg?v=1772652494","url":"https:\/\/aircompressorfactorydirect.com\/products\/castair-replacement-industrial-v-type-belt-section-b-length-52-3-b52","provider":"Air Compressor Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}