Companies are continuously looking to improve energy rating and cost efficiency in the manufacturing industry. CBT partner, Gates Corporation has developed their Synchronous Belt Drive System as an innovative alternative to the outdated V-Belt system. V-belts can lose up to 5% or more in efficiency due to slip and the resulting torque loss. Poorly maintained V-belts can require more frequent replacement and that means costly downtime. With the help of CBT and Gates, your application could increase efficiency and save thousands.
Convert To Save
Synchronous belt drive systems provide the maintenance free, energy efficient solution that deliver results with payback in as little as 3 months. PowerGrip® GT®3 and Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ drive belts:
- Operate at 98-99% efficiency
- Eliminate downtime
- Reduce maintenance costs
- Reduce maintenance costs
- Reduce replacement cots
- Don’t slip or stretch
- Don’t lose speed or torque
- Don’t need re-tensioning
- Don’t have a “run-in” period
If you can’t convert to synchronous, make an easy switch to Gates Super HC® Molded Notch V-belts and realize up to a 2% energy savings.
Let Us Show You How
Over the past 3 years, Gates customers have confirmed $29.4 million in cost savings. Our representatives have the knowledge and experience to help you find your solution by:
- Analyzing operational efficiencies, including maintenance time and downtime
- Targeting drive systems with the greatest potential for energy savings
- Showing you how we can redesign a drive for your specific use
- Documenting your savings in a way that’s easy to understand, including a breakdown of replacement costs and ROI
Changing is easier than you think
In an effort to reduce maintenance costs, a large hospital chose to target their air handling system. By converting from a competitive V-belt drive to a Gates synchronous drive system they got exactly what they wanted: a system that didn’t require constant retensioning or quarterly replacement. And they saved more than maintenance costs. They realized an energy cost reduction of 7.9%- a return they will see for decades to come. 
Gates Corporation is the CBT Vendor of the Month for August. For more information, please contact your CBT specialist.
