End Market Industry
Chemical Processing Facility
Application
Cooling tower fans
22kW @1470rpm
Original Components
Belt = 3360-14M-55 Optibelt Omega (HTD)
DriveR Sprocket = 28 Tooth
DriveN Sprocket = 192 Tooth
APC-015
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Problem
The belts operate in a very humid and wet environment. The existing rubber belts would absorb the moisture, leading to swelling and rotting of the tensile cords. Failures were occurring due to teeth shredding and belt ratcheting. The belts would only last 3 months and required monthly maintenance checks.
Solution Description
Belt = 14MGT-3304-37 Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™
DriveR Sprocket = 28 Tooth
DriveN Sprocket = 192 Tooth
Benefits of Gates Product
The narrower Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ drive has successfully run for 13 months to date without the need for any maintenance. The unique polyurethane and carbon fibre tensile cord construction of the Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ belts allows them to withstand any wet environments.
Submitted by: Neil Thomson
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