The case includes sheave gauges and the Pocket Preventative Maintenance Guide. Users that have already purchased one or both tools can simply place them in the new case. The high density foam has been pre-cut perfectly to hold them securely. Additional tools and accessories can be purchased separately. The Gates product number for this toolbox is 7420-2000.
GATES BELTS, HOSES, AND APPLICATIONS
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Belt Installation and Maintenance Toolbox
Gates recently introduced a new toolbox product to contain some of the most useful Gates tools used for belt installation and maintenance operations. As user sophistication increases, it is becoming more common for technicians to have the EZ Align and Sonic Tension Meter tools in their possession. This new case keeps these tools and accessories together and well protected.
The case includes sheave gauges and the Pocket Preventative Maintenance Guide. Users that have already purchased one or both tools can simply place them in the new case. The high density foam has been pre-cut perfectly to hold them securely. Additional tools and accessories can be purchased separately. The Gates product number for this toolbox is 7420-2000.
The case includes sheave gauges and the Pocket Preventative Maintenance Guide. Users that have already purchased one or both tools can simply place them in the new case. The high density foam has been pre-cut perfectly to hold them securely. Additional tools and accessories can be purchased separately. The Gates product number for this toolbox is 7420-2000.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
V-belt Matching
V-belt drives often use multiple belts to transmit power. In these applications, matched belts should be used to ensure even load distribution. The allowable length deviations for a "matched" set of belts (per RMA Standards IP-20 and IP-22) are:
Many Gates V-belts are manufactured within the above match tolerances, allowing stocked belts to run as matched sets. However, there are some exceptions to the match tolerances listed above. V-belts with aramid tensile cords stretch very little, requiring a match tolerance that is tighter than the RMA standard. V-belts with aramid cords (such are Predator®) should be matched by selecting belts with a single punch code.
Many Gates V-belts are manufactured within the above match tolerances, allowing stocked belts to run as matched sets. However, there are some exceptions to the match tolerances listed above. V-belts with aramid tensile cords stretch very little, requiring a match tolerance that is tighter than the RMA standard. V-belts with aramid cords (such are Predator®) should be matched by selecting belts with a single punch code.Gates belts manufactured within the RMA match tolerances are identified in the Gates Industrial Power Transmission Systems catalog by the designation "V80". Belt sizes not included in the V80 match system with standard polyester tensile cords should be special ordered as matched sets.