Gates polyurethane timing belts are made out of high quality, abrasion-resistant polyurethane in combination with high strength steel or aramid cords. Nearly every extruded belt type can be customised by adding coatings, profiles or special machining.
Attributes
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Low-maintenance polyurethane construction
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High tensile strength
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Abrasion and UV resistant
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Low pre-tension
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Excellent durability vs. moisture
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Temperature resistant from -5°C up to +70°C
Extended service temperature range is available on request
Chemical Attributes
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Non-aging
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High chemical resistance
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High durability vs. detergent
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Excellent resistance against oil and fat
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Good resistance against acids and bases
Technical Data -Coefficient of Friction
| Polyurethane |
vs. |
Steel |
dry |
0.5 |
up to 0.7 |
| Polyurethane |
vs. |
Aluminum |
dry |
0.5 |
up to 0.6
|
| Polyurethane |
vs. |
UHMWPE |
dry |
0.2 |
up to 0.4
|
| Polyamide |
vs. |
Steel |
dry |
0.2 |
up to 0.4 |
| Polyamide |
vs. |
UHMWPE |
dry |
0.1 |
up to 0.3
|
| ECO fabric |
vs. |
Steel |
dry |
0.1 |
up to 0.3
|
| ECO fabric |
vs. |
PE-UHMW |
dry |
0.05 |
up to 0.15
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