W H A T S T O U G H E R T H A N R O L L E R C H A I N?

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1 W H A T S T O U G H E R T H A N R O L L E R C H A I N?

2 I n t r o d u c i n g t h e P O L Y C H A I N G T B e l t. N o t h i n g T o u g h e r. If you thought roller chain was your only drive option, think again. Now there s the Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon belt, part of a powerful genuine Gates synchronous belt drive system that outperforms roller chain in even the most demanding high-torque applications.

3 more flexibility, strength AND horsepower ratings! g at e s p o ly c h a i n g t c a r b o n t m i s a s y s t e m Gates new Poly Chain GT Carbon belt features carbon fibre tensile cords that provide high strength and length stability, while reducing stretch on drive systems used in high-torque applications. The carbon cord construction also provides more flexibility than aramid fibre reinforcement, allowing the use of backside idlers. The Poly Chain GT Carbon belt is designed with a fifteen percent increase in horsepower ratings over the Gates Poly Chain GT 2 belt it s replacing. Plus, it lasts three times longer than roller chain. When paired with Gates Poly Chain GT2 sprockets, Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon belt drive system is an ideal width-for-width replacement for roller chain drives. Not only do synchronous belts and sprockets experience dramatically less wear than roller chain, but Gates sprockets can outlast roller chain sprockets 10-to-1. Ensure you use genuine Gates Poly Chain sprockets, a guaranteed system performance. T h e w o r l d s m o s t p o w e r f u l s y n c h r o n o u s b e lt d r i v e s y s t e m In a class of its own! That s the only way to describe a Poly Chain GT Carbon Belt drive system. In the lab or in the field, Gates has proven that the power density of a Poly Chain GT Carbon drive matches that of conventional roller chain drives and many gear drive systems as well. The result is a belt drive system with horsepower capacities that surpass those of standard roller chain drives in equivalent widths, especially in pitch sizes #35 to #140. All this with a belt tough enough to take all the stop, start, shock loading, back bending and backlash you can dish out. A t o m G r a p h i t e F i b e r F i b e r A E R O S PA C E G R A D E C o r d B e l t

4 W h y C a r b o n? Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon belt is designed with the same tough, polyurethane body and efficient modified curvilinear tooth profile as its predecessor, the Poly Chain GT2 belt. But now it s even better. Gates is the first company in the world to commercialise a carbon cord belt. You won t see it, but the black-coloured carbon fibre reinforcement provides high strength and length stability, while reducing stretch and increasing flexibility. The facing is a nylon fabric that acts as a wear-resistant surface, protecting the teeth. It also helps keep frictional loss to a minimum. The blue colour of the belt helps distinguish it from the Poly Chain GT2 belt. C a r b o n c o r d b e lt at t r i b u t e s Key Attributes Higher modulus: pitch fit stays constant at various loads. Dimensional stability: Under strain ~ negligible elongation Environmental resistance: Not subject to decay from harsh environment (water, oil, most contaminants) Flex fatigue: Better flex fatigue resistance than steel, glass and aramid fibres Fit: designed for maximum performance with genuine Gates Poly Chain GT2 sprockets Carbon tensile member Ribbed belt back Carbon Blue wear-resistant nylon fabric Special tooth form Polyurethane tooth and belt back

5 N O W E A K L I N K S E Q U A L S M O R E U P T I M E F o r o v e r a l l c o s t r e d u c t i o n, c h o o s e b e lt s o v e r r o l l e r c h a i n I n d u s t r y S t u d y P o i n t s t o G r o w t h o f S y n c h r o n o u s b e lt d r i v e s You d run 25/8 if you could. This is the next best thing. You don t have to stop to oil the chain. You don t have to stop to retension the chain. You don t have to stop to fix broken chain links. Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon drive systems run without need for retensioning or lubrication, reducing down time, increasing machine output and line productivity, and significantly reducing maintenance costs. A synchronous belt drive system has many cost-saving advantages for plant maintenance managers and design engineers. In the plant maintenance market, synchronous belt drives can greatly reduce day-to-day operational costs. They can also increase production output compared to the downtime and lost productivity resulting from all-too-frequent maintenance and replacement of roller chain drives. Drive system design engineers who utilize Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon synchronous belt drive systems will have a competitive edge in the marketplace. They ll be able to provide end-user customers with better-performing, longer-lasting, cleaner, quieter and maintenance-free products that operate at a significantly lower overall cost. A study conducted by Frost and Sullivan on the industrial chain market for power transmission applications noted The benefits of polyurethane are that there is positive synchronization, there is no need for the re-tensioning or lubrication, and they (polyurethane synchronous belts) are quiet and smooth running. Also, polyurethane is resistant to most chemicals so it can be used in chemical factories quite effectively instead of chains, which rust very quickly when in contact with the chemicals. With the increasingly changing focus of the manufacturing sector away from roller chains, it is expected that the future of the transmission drive market is in synchronous belts, the Frost and Sullivan study concluded. Isn t it time you made the change to Poly Chain GT Carbon?

6 Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon is tough enough to outlast standard roller chain 3-to-1 The body and teeth of Poly Chain Carbon belts are made of a durable polyurethane compound specially blended for uncompromising adhesion to the tensile cords, and the teeth are reinforced with a heavy wear-resistant nylon fabric known as carbon blue. This allows for exceptional tooth shear strength and excellent flex life. The Poly-Chain Carbon belt has better flex fatigue resistance than steel, glass and aramid fibres. The belt s strength lies in its carbon fibre tensile cord member that runs through the center of it. It performs flawlessly under the harshest operating conditions; it is not subject to decay from harsh environment (water, oil, most contaminants). The cords provide high impact strength to handle shock and surge loading. It s the strongest, toughest belt the market has ever experienced! And with no metal-to metal contact between belt and sprockets, sprocket life increases over roller chain sprockets by an even higher ratio of 10-to-1 or more. Comparison of Features and Benefits Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon belt drives have over roller chain drives F e at u r e s No maintenance No lubrication No retensioning High strength, low stretch Resistance to caustic washdown chemicals Longer service life B e n e f i t s Uptime and reduced costs No contamination; reduced costs Uptime and reduced costs Reduced maintenance and downtime No corrosion problems Parts and labour cost savings; reduced downtime Thougher-than-steel, patented Poly Chain GT Carbon belt high-modulus carbon fibre tensile cords.

7 A tough belt for tough environments Whether you re dealing with daily washdowns in a food processing regulated plant environment or generally harsh operating conditions, the Poly Chain GT Carbon belt is built to take it. Made of chemically resistant polyurethane compound, this patented carbon fibre tensile cord construction offers excellent resistance to moisture, chemicals, pollutants and abrasion. And unlike roller chain, you won t have to worry about rust or contamination. Gates Poly Chain GT stainless steel and nickel-plated sprockets provide a rust proof solution for frequent washdown applications W h y c h o o s e P o ly C h a i n g t c a r b o n o v e r r o l l e r c h a i n? Belts outlast roller chain 3-to-1 Sprockets outlast roller chain sprockets 10-to-1 or more Maintenance free system Minimal or no downtime No lubrication No expensive oil baths No retentioning required Accurate and precise no chain slack Quieter operation Minimal vibration due to chordal action Resistant to chemicals and contaminants Excellent shock load resistance Lubrication system equipment and maintenance Lubrication cost and disposal Lubrication contamination of product Frequent retention of stretched chain Expensive drive enclosures noise guards Broken chain replacement Worn sprocket replacement Regular maintenance downtime Safety issues Environmental noise and lubrication concerns Avoid hidden costs of ongoing maintenance Poly Chain GT Carbon drives reduce overall cost and can pay for themselves in less than one year* * Poly Chain GT Carbon belt drive system eliminate the problems associated with roller chain drives, resulting in savings that can amount to hundreds if not thousands of dollars per year.

8 A risk free conversion that will pay for itself in less than a YEAR G AT E S F r e e E n g i n e e r i n g S u p p o r t G at e s I n - h o u s e M u lt i p o i n t This statement is based on an average. Some pay back a lot quicker. Simply visit to use our savings calculator and find out how much you can save by switching. If for any reason you re not satisfied with the performance of a Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon drive system, you can return it within the first 90 days for a full credit, no questions asked. Whatever your challenge, Gates Product Application Engineers will gladly lend a hand at no cost to you. From routine questions to complex life-in-hours analyses, we can help match your design needs precisely, for the most cost effective drive solution. Design IQ - Gates In-House multi point design software can design serpentine or multi-point drives with ease. Design Flex Pro software, which delivers multiple, two-point drive solutions in seconds based on the design parameters input by the user. This program is now available in a web application. See the web for more info: nothingtougher.among other items, the site features a new white paper, case studies and links to Gates free, market-leading drive design tools: Isn t it time you made the change to Poly Chain GT Carbon?

9 G AT E S P o ly C h a i n g t c a r b o n BELT 8mm Pitch length 14mm Pitch length part number LENGTH number OF TEETH mm Inches 8MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT part number LENGTH number OF TEETH mm Inches 14MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT MGT mm widths 8mm widths 20mm 37mm 68mm 90mm 125mm (.79 In.) (1.45 In.) (2.68 In.) (3.54 In.) (4.92 In.) 12mm 21mm 36mm 62mm (.47 In.) (.83 In.) (1.42 In.) (2.44 In.)

10 D o n t S e t t l e for old technology. For more information about the many performance advantages of Poly Chain GT Carbon belt drive systems, contact your local Gates I n t r orepresentative. d u c i n g t h e Gates offers the largest, most P experienced O L Y C H A power I N G T transmission distribution worldwide. B e l t. N o t h i n g T o u g h e r. Find out more at If you thought roller chain was your only drive option, think again. Now there s the Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon belt, part of a powerful genuine Gates synchronous belt drive system that outperforms roller chain in even the most demanding high-torque applications.

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