Gates Powergrip Belt Tension

Sprocket groove belt tooth combination increases capacity while improving registration.

Gates powergrip belt tension. 640 8mgt 20 belt p22 8mgt 20 1108 sprocket standard widths mm a b c. As contamination risks are excluded it is the ideal belt for the automotive industry. Powergrip tension calculator calculate your gates powergrip belt drive tension to determine the proper center distance tension force deflection distance and more to improve your belt system efficiency. Reduce costly downtime and increase production with gates belt drive preventive maintenance manual.

Powergrip gt 3 belts examples. Powergrip gt4 the latest in industrial rubber synchronous technology from gates. Gates patented tooth profile is designed for use with a specific sprocket groove silhouette. Gates timing belt pulleys are precisely engineered for positive press fit with minimum belt wobble designed to optimize the performance and durable working service life of your gates timing belt drive system.

Powergrip gt 3 belts are available in 2 3 5 8 and 14mm pitch sizes. Gates recommends that poly chain gt carbon belts run only in poly chain gt 2 sprockets when used for new applications. Torque the tensioner adjustment and pivot bolts to the manufacturer s recommended torque setting. Gates belt drive systems are not intended to function as a braking device in emergency stop systems.

Powergrip htd 3m and 5m belts are suitable for domestic appliances office machines electric hand tools and for applications in the processing and chemical industry. Powergrip gt4 is an ethylene elastomer high torque synchronous belt that drives the highest power carrying capacity of any belt in its class. Powergrip gt3 8mgt and 14mgt pitches are standard static conductive to iso 9563 and can be used in hazardous explosive areas. Gates recommends that poly chain gt carbon belts be used for replacement belts in poly chain gt2 sprockets.

Ideal for facility personnel. If you have a nonstandard belt drive system the gates made to order metals team can work with you to design a custom engineered solution. Loosen the tensioner and re tension the belt according to the vehicle manufacturer s recommendations. Improve your powergrip belt drive efficiency by calculating proper belt center distance tension force and more.

Enter information about your drive to get started. The powergrip htd synchronous belt curvilinear tooth form ensures an optimised load distribution leading to high power transmission in low speed and high torque applications. When the drive has a fixed tensioner check the tension with the gates stt 1 sonic tension tester. Powergrip tension calculator calculator.