End Market Industry
Quarry
Application
Pug mill
1.5kW @ 15.5rpm
Original Components
Chain = 16B duplex roller chain
DriveR Sprocket = 19 Tooth
DriveN Sprocket = 19 Tooth

APC-014
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Problem
The existing roller chain required constant lubrication and replacement due to the abrasive environment. The average life of the chain was 3 months.
Solution Description
Belt = 14MGT-2590-68 Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™
DriveR Sprocket = 36 Tooth
DriveN Sprocket = 36 Tooth

Benefits of Gates Product
The Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ belt drive requires no lubrication.
The new belt drive has run for 24 months without requiring any retensioning or maintenance.
Submitted by: Neil Thomson
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