Will It Fit - GT2 Sprockets

What belt will fit into what industry standard sprocket is a question we regularly receive here in Product Application Engineering.  Below is information regarding what Gates belts will fit into standard PowerGrip GT2 sprockets.  

For any additional questions feel free to look through our other blog topics or contact us at ptpasupport@gates.com or 303-744-5800.

Minimizing V-belt Drive Noise

To minimize the noise level of your V-belt drive, pay close attention to tension and alignment.

Improper V-belt tension can cause the belt to slip and squeal. Misalignment creates interference at the belt’s entry point into the sheave, resulting in a louder drive.

Information on proper belt installation tension and alignment is detailed in the V-belt manual:

HEAVY-DUTY V-BELT DRIVE DESIGN MANUAL

Hose Cleanliness

Hose Cleanliness

When the customer becomes more dependent on ISO standards, your

strategy needs to reflect a dedication to system cleanliness.

What is Hydraulic System Cleanliness?

 

“Cleanliness” is a term used to describe the level of solid and
liquid contamination found in hydraulic systems. “Contamination”

is defined as any substance that is not part of the hydraulic system’s

working fluid.

Why is cleanliness important to your customers?

There are several reasons:

 

   Efficient production - clean systems provide for maximum productivity.

   Improved control  -  spare parts use can be controlled through preventive maintenance and monitoring  contamination.

   Reduce equipment downtime  - through scheduled inspections

   Safety hazards minimized - through preventing contamination related

failure for increased life expectancy of components on equipment.

Reduced repair cost  - due to fewer breakdowns.

 

Several reputable sources have claimed that 70 to 80 percent of

hydraulic system failures are due to contamination. By establishing

a contamination control program, costly repairs and downtime may

be minimized. A contamination  control program can be as simple

as establishing an allowable level of contamination within a hydraulic

system, supplying cleaned components for the system, and monitoring

levels of contamination as part of a preventive maintenance

program.