End Market Industry
Sugar Processing
Application
Centrifugal drive (fugals)
Original Components
Belts = 3 x SPB3550 Carlisle V-Belts
DriveR Pulley = 3/SPB375
DriveN Pulley = 3/SPB315
APC-001
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Problem
The belts operate in a very humid and corrosive environment. The demand power changes frequently over a large range on these drives. Belts require regular retensioning and only last anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Solution Description
Belt = 14MGT-3304-20 Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™
DriveR Sprocket = 60 Tooth
DriveN Sprocket = 50 Tooth
Benefits of Gates Product
The Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ drive has successfully lasted the entire first season (6 months) without adjustment. It is drawing less current than previous V-belt drives.
The new drive has resulted in:
• No maintenance or retensioning
• Reduced replacements and downtime
• 10% energy savings
• 40% reduction in width
• 30% reduction in diameter
• Reduction in weight
Submitted by: Neil Thomson
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