End Market Industry
Timber Processing
Application
Timber Cutting Saws x 8
Original Components
Fenner V-belts
Belts = 3 x SPA 1600
Pulleys = 3/SPA132 & 3/SPA 00
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Problem
A timber sawmill was going through 100-150 v-belts per year (belts averaging 4-6 week lifespan) on their 8 x timber cutting saws at a cost of $50,000 in belts plus downtime to replace them.
Solution Description
Belts = Gates Quad-Power 4 V-belts - 3 x XPA1600
Pulleys = 3.SPA132 & 3/SPA 00
Benefits of Gates Product
- Gates Quad-Power 4 v-belts have lasted a
- 12-month trial without needing replacement
- Customer is saving $50,000+ per year
- Downtime reduced and productivity has increased
Submitted by: Rosynes Hernandez
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