End Market Industry
Bottling
Application
Canning line roller chain drives on conveyors
1.1kW @ 300rpm
Original Components
Chain = 5/8” simplex roller chain
DriveR Sprocket = 17 Tooth
DriveN Sprocket = 21 Tooth
APC-002
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Problem
The largest Australian bottler was having roller chain conveyor drive issues, frequent maintenance and lubrication caused excessive downtime. High noise levels of roller chain, 55dBA on each drive. Single chain drives were changed out approx 2-3 times per year. In wash down areas roller chain would lose lubrication and rust solid.
Solution Description
Belt = 8MGT-1760-12 Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™
DriveR Sprocket = 40 tooth (Stainless Steel)
DriveN Sprocket = 48 tooth (Stainless Steel)
Benefits of Gates Product
After over 24 months of running the Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ drives show no signs of wear on either the belts or sprockets. The entire bottling site has now been converted to Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ drives. The drives are very clean with no grease, lube or maintenance required.
Noise levels have dropped to 40dBA on each drive. Drives have remained untouched since the installation.
Submitted by: Gene Halden
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