PolyChain® GT® Sprocket Profiles

Sprocket profile information for 8mm and 14mm pitch PolyChain® GT® is available for purchase from Gates via the following link:


http://www.gatesstore.com/Gates_Synchronous_Sprocket_Templates


Items available for order include:

• 8mm and 14mm master transparencies for inspection
• 8mm and 14mm sprocket specification books that cover dimensions, tolerances, inspection procedure, etc.

For other types of sprocket profiles, please contact Application Engineering for availability:
ptpasupport@gates.com

A/B Multi-Duty® Sheave Use

Individual V-belts do not require exact groove spacing to properly operate. Therefore, both A and B-section single V-belts can be used with Gates Multi-Duty combination sheaves.

However, PowerBand® joined V-belts require very specific groove spacing for proper fit and operation. Gates Multi-Duty® combination sheaves use B-section groove spacing, making only B-section PowerBand V-belts compatible.

Sheaves that may be used with A-section PowerBand V-belts are available through Gates Made-to-Order Metals (www.gates.com/mtometals/).

Gates and RoHS Compliance

RoHS is the European Union directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2002/95/EC.

Gates can provide declaration of compliance letters for customers concerned with the RoHS compliance status of Gates belts and hardware. To obtain a declaration of compliance letter, contact Gates Product Application Engineering by phone at +1.303.744.5800 or via email at ptpasupport@gates.com.

Gates Launches New Metals Technical Guide

Earlier this month, Gates published a new Metals Technical Guide. The guide provides general background information on hardware topics such as:

• Material considerations
• Manufacturing and process capability
• Bushing capability
• Sheave specifications
• Sprocket specifications
• Gates Made-to-Order Metals team

The guide is available for download at www.gates.com/catalogs/ under the Power Transmission Catalog Collection link.