End Market Industry
Metal Forming
Application
Roll forming machine
7.5kW @ 50rpm
Original Components
Chain = 16B simplex roller chain
DriveR Sprocket = 36 Tooth
DriveN Sprocket = 36 Tooth x 2
Idlers = 16 Tooth x 3 - backside
APC-017
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Problem
The roller chain was failing due to shock loading and elongation, requiring replacement every 2 months. This was the highest contributor to lost production in factory.
The idlers were being used to help cope with drive backlash.
Solution Description
Belt = 14MGT-2100-68 Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™
DriveR Sprocket = 44 Tooth
DriveN Sprocket = 44 Tooth x 2
Idlers = Not required
Benefits of Gates Product
The machine has operated for the past 24 months using the one Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ belt.
No maintenance or retensioning has been required.
No production time has been lost in last two years due to this upgrade.
Submitted by: Neil Thomson
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