Gates synchronous belt drives are a great alternative to V-belt drives since they operate at a consistent 98% efficiency which in turn eliminates the excess energy that other drives consume.

Synchronous belts do not stretch and have less mass and generate less heat than your V-belts also synchronous belts require no run in procedure or retensioning so your downtime is minimized.

By using Gates Synchronous belt drives your facilities can improve the efficiency of your systems by 5% and gain an increase in production and at the same time see a growth in energy savings.

Some things to keep in mind about belts is that they typically last about two years,  if you are replacing belts sooner than that you may need to take a look as to why, if you are experiencing an increase in downtime your drives metal might be worn out, you can use a Gates sheave gauge to measure whether your V-Sheaves are worn.

There is nothing tougher than the Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon and Gates PowerGrip GT 2 belt drive systems, remember that roller chain is not your only option. When thinking about costs belts last three times longer than chain and the sprockets ten times longer, with belts there is no stretching and no metal part wear and the hours you do not have to spend lubrication and retensioning can be spent on more critical tasks. Gates drive belts are impervious to washdown, chemicals and abrasion which makes them perfect for food and beverage applications.

So remember if you are purchasing or replacing belts more than once a year, it may be time to rethink your belt drive and Gates  is a good choice for your company.