--- title: MBL (USA) | RIBSTAR description: RIBSTAR™ Ribbed V-belts blend the transmission capabilities of V-belts with the flexibility of flat belts, resulting in minimal vibration and noise. --- [Skip to content](https://www.mblusa.com/ribstar#main-content) - - [mailto:mblusa.sales@mitsuboshi.com](mailto:mblusa.sales@mitsuboshi.com) - - [E-COMMERCE](https://ecommerce.mblusa.com/my-account/login/)        [AUTO BELT SEARCH](https://www.showmetheparts.com/mbl/) [![Mitsuboshi Logo](https://www.mblusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mitsuboshi%20Long%20Logo%20Blue%20Web-1.png?width=325&height=37&name=Mitsuboshi%20Long%20Logo%20Blue%20Web-1.png "Mitsuboshi Logo")](https://www.mblusa.com?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.mblusa.com/mitsuboshi_belting_ltd#about_us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Company](https://www.mblusa.com/mitsuboshi_belting_ltd) - [Our History](https://www.mblusa.com/history) - [Join Us](https://www.mblusa.com/careers) - [News & Insights](https://www.mblusa.com/mbl-usa-corporation-news) - [Products](https://www.mblusa.com/products) Show submenu for Products - [By Categories](https://www.mblusa.com/products#by_catagories) - [By Transmission Type](https://www.mblusa.com/products#by_transmission_type) - [By Application](https://www.mblusa.com/products#by_application) - [Industries](https://www.mblusa.com/products#by_application) Show submenu for Industries - [Agriculture](https://www.mblusa.com/agriculture) - [Automotive](https://www.mblusa.com/automotive) - [Heavy Duty](https://www.mblusa.com/heavy_duty) - [Industrial](https://www.mblusa.com/industrial) - [Lawn & Garden](https://www.mblusa.com/lawnandgarden) - [Recreational](https://www.mblusa.com/powersports) - [Resources](https://www.mblusa.com/resources) - [Careers](https://www.mblusa.com/careers) - [Contact Us](https://www.mblusa.com/service/contact/#contact_us) Show submenu for Contact Us - [North & South America](https://www.mblusa.com/service/contact/) - [Japan](https://www.mitsuboshi.com/english/inquiry/form_general/) - [Europe](https://www.mitsuboshi.de/en/contact/) - [About Us](https://www.mblusa.com/mitsuboshi_belting_ltd#about_us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Company](https://www.mblusa.com/mitsuboshi_belting_ltd) - [Our History](https://www.mblusa.com/history) - [Join Us](https://www.mblusa.com/careers) - [News & Insights](https://www.mblusa.com/mbl-usa-corporation-news) - [Products](https://www.mblusa.com/products) Show submenu for Products - [By Categories](https://www.mblusa.com/products#by_catagories) - [By Transmission Type](https://www.mblusa.com/products#by_transmission_type) - [By Application](https://www.mblusa.com/products#by_application) - [Industries](https://www.mblusa.com/products#by_application) Show submenu for Industries - [Agriculture](https://www.mblusa.com/agriculture) - [Automotive](https://www.mblusa.com/automotive) - [Heavy Duty](https://www.mblusa.com/heavy_duty) - [Industrial](https://www.mblusa.com/industrial) - [Lawn & Garden](https://www.mblusa.com/lawnandgarden) - [Recreational](https://www.mblusa.com/powersports) - [Resources](https://www.mblusa.com/resources) - [Careers](https://www.mblusa.com/careers) - [Contact Us](https://www.mblusa.com/service/contact/#contact_us) Show submenu for Contact Us - [North & South America](https://www.mblusa.com/service/contact/) - [Japan](https://www.mitsuboshi.com/english/inquiry/form_general/) - [Europe](https://www.mitsuboshi.de/en/contact/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # RIBSTAR™ [know more](https://www.hubspot.com/) - [Products](https://www.mblusa.com/products?hsLang=en) \> - [Industrial](https://www.mblusa.com/industrial?hsLang=en) \> - [Friction Forced Belts](https://www.mblusa.com/friction_forced_belts?hsLang=en) \> - RIBSTAR™ ![RIBSTAR G (J, PK, L)](https://39607677.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39607677/hubfs/RIBSTAR%20G%20(J%2c%20PK%2c%20L).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=RIBSTAR%20G%20(J%2c%20PK%2c%20L).jpg) ![RIBSTAR U (JT, JBT, HB)](https://39607677.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39607677/hubfs/RIBSTAR%20U%20(JT%2c%20JBT%2c%20HB).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=RIBSTAR%20U%20(JT%2c%20JBT%2c%20HB).jpg) ## Ribbed V-belt ## RIBSTAR™ **Efficient operation at high speed** **Highly flexible** **Abrasion resistant** **Compact design** **Low belt vibration** **Heat resistant** The RIBSTAR™ Belts represent a cutting-edge belt solution that seamlessly blends the exceptional transmission capabilities of V-belts with the flexibility inherent in flat belts. This innovative design allows for high-speed, high-load transmission with minimal vibration and noise. Furthermore, it enables the creation of lighter, more compact, and energy-efficient systems. #### RIBSTAR™ G ![RIBSTAR Labeled](https://www.mblusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RIBSTAR%20Labeled.png?width=600&height=540&name=RIBSTAR%20Labeled.png "RIBSTAR Labeled") ##### Construction | **Top fabric** | Cotton | | --- | --- | | **Cord** | Poly Ethylene Terephthalate | | **Adhesion rubber** | Chloroprene / EPDM | | **Rib rubber** | Polyurethane |   J PK L ![Ribstar J profile-1](https://www.mblusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ribstar%20J%20profile-1.png?width=500&height=299&name=Ribstar%20J%20profile-1.png)   ![Ribstar PK profile-1](https://www.mblusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ribstar%20PK%20profile-1.png?width=500&height=299&name=Ribstar%20PK%20profile-1.png)    ![Ribstar L profile-1](https://www.mblusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ribstar%20L%20profile-1.png?width=500&height=299&name=Ribstar%20L%20profile-1.png)   ##### Characteristics | **Heat resistance** | +90°C / +194°F | | --- | --- | | **Cold resistance** | -30°C / -22°F | | **Max belt speed** | 30 m/s | #### RIBSTAR™ U ![RIBSTAR U Labeled](https://www.mblusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RIBSTAR%20U%20Labeled.png?width=556&height=500&name=RIBSTAR%20U%20Labeled.png "RIBSTAR U Labeled") ##### Construction | **Back cog** | Polyurethane | | --- | --- | | **Cord** | Nylon | | **Rib body** | Polyurethane | JT JBT HB ![Ribstar U Profile JT](https://www.mblusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ribstar%20U%20Profile%20JT.jpg?width=450&height=286&name=Ribstar%20U%20Profile%20JT.jpg)   ![Ribstar U Profile JBT](https://www.mblusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ribstar%20U%20Profile%20JBT.jpg?width=450&height=286&name=Ribstar%20U%20Profile%20JBT.jpg)   ![Ribstar U HB profile](https://www.mblusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ribstar%20U%20HB%20profile.jpg?width=450&height=290&name=Ribstar%20U%20HB%20profile.jpg)   ##### Characteristics | **Heat resistance** | +80°C / +176°F | | --- | --- | | **Cold resistance** | -10°C / 14°F | #### Questions? 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