Industrial Belt and Drive Preventive Maintenance

INDUSTRIAL BELT AND DRIVE
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
For a long and trouble-free service life
E2/20087
Throughout the years, the Gates Corporation has played a
key role in the creation and development of high quality
belts. Gates continuous product development has resulted
in a comprehensive programme of V-belts, synchronous
belts, tensioners, pulleys, flexible couplings and
complete drive systems covering a multitude of
applications. Typical examples are V-belts such as
Predator, Quad-Power III, Super HC MN, Hi-Power,
Polyfex JB and Micro-V.
The latest innovations in Gates' synchronous belt
range are Poly Chain GT Carbon, the most powerful
polyurethane synchronous belt in the market with
patented carbon tensile cord design, suited for e.g.
high torque, low speed drives, and PowerGrip GT3
rubber synchronous belt with optimised GT tooth
prole available in small as well as in large pitches,
covering a wide range of industrial applications.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
AND COMPREHENSIVE
PRODUCT RANGE
Registered trademark of Gates Corporation.
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I. Introduction
1. Why preventive maintenance? ................................................ 2
2. Components of a good maintenance programme ........... 2
II. A safe working environment .............................................. 3
III. Preventive routine maintenance
1. Simple drive inspection .............................................................. 4
2. Frequency of inspection ............................................................. 4
3. When to perform preventive maintenance ........................ 4
IV. Drive shutdown and thorough inspection

1. Guard inspection .......................................................................... 5
2. Belt inspection ............................................................................... 5
3. Pulley inspection ........................................................................... 6
4. Check alignment tolerances ...................................................... 6
5. Check other drive components ................................................ 6
6. Check belt tension ......................................................................... 7
V. Belt and pulley installation
1. V-belt installation ........................................................................... 9
2. Synchronous belt installation..................................................10
3. Pulley installation and alignment .........................................10
VI. Belt identication
1. Industrial belt types ...................................................................11
2. Sections and nominal
dimensions: V-belts ....................................................................22
3. Sections and nominal
dimensions: synchronous belts .............................................25
VII. Cross-reference list: V-belts ................................................28
VIII. Cross-reference list: synchronous belts ...................30
IX. Belt drive performance evaluation
1. Upgrading drive performance ...............................................32
2. Improving poor drive performance .....................................32
X. Troubleshooting guide: V-belts
1. Problems on V-belt drives ........................................................33
2. Problem/cause/solution table ...............................................34
XI. Troubleshooting guide: synchronous belts
1. Problems on synchronous belt drives .................................38
2. Problem/cause/solution table ...............................................38
XII. Troubleshooting methods and tools
1. Eyes, ears, nose and hands ......................................................41
2. Squirt bottle with soapy water ..............................................41
3. Ball of string ..................................................................................41
4. Belt and sheave gauge ..............................................................41
5. Long straight edge .....................................................................41
6. MRO engineering tool bag ......................................................41
XIII. Belt storage
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1. General guidelines ......................................................................43
2. Methods of storage .....................................................................43
3. Eects of storage .........................................................................43
XIV. Technical data .................................................................. 44
XV. Support .............................................................................. 58
INDEX
GATES COST SAVING PROGRAMME
The Gates cost saving programme includes plant
surveys to evaluate current belt drive eciencies
and the calculation of concrete cost saving
opportunities for a specic drive.
For more information on this subject, see page 58.
On page 61 you will nd an inquiry sheet for an
expertise of your machine park.
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I. INTRODUCTION
Improper belt or
pulley installation
Environmental factors
Improper drive maintenance
Poor drive design
Defective drive
components
Sources of drive problems
Improper belt storage
or handling
1. Why preventive maintenance?
When compared to chain drives (with constant lubrication
problems), or gear drives (with mechanical problems and
high costs), belt drives are the most cost-eective and reliable
means of power transmission. This reliability can however only
be obtained when belts and drives are properly maintained.
The potential for long service life is built into every Gates belt.
When coupled to a regular maintenance programme, your
belts and drives will run relatively trouble-free for a long period
of time. Always inspect belts and drives before they fail. This
will reduce costly downtime and production delays.
2. Components of a good
maintenance programme
A complete and eective maintenance programme should
include following elements:
maintaining a safe working environment;
regular belt drive inspections;
proper belt installation procedures;
belt product knowledge;
belt drive performance evaluations;
troubleshooting.
All these aspects will be dealt with in the dierent sections
of this manual.
This manual has been designed as a
guide to help you install and maintain
Gates industrial belts, including standard
V-belts, multi-ribbed belts and synchronous
belts. Through proper installation and
maintenance, the service life of your belt
drives will dramatically improve reducing
downtime and production standstills.
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It is common sense to establish a safe working
environment in and around your belt drives.
Besides making maintenance easier, the
following precautions will ensure safety for
the operator.
1. Trained personnel
Always have trained personnel working on your belt drives.
2. Always turn equipment o
Turn of the power to the drive before you start working, even
if you are going for a brief inspection. Lock the control box
and tag it with a warning sign Down for maintenance. Do
not turn power on. Keep the key in your pocket. For added
safety, and if possible, remove fuses. Inspecting the drive
usually involves watching the machine running - but never
touch it before it stops.
3. Check position of components
Make sure all machine components are in a safe position.
Place y-wheels, counterweights, gears and clutches in a
neutral position to avoid accidental movements. Always
follow the manufacturers recommendations for safe
maintenance practices.
4. Wear proper clothing
Never wear loose or bulky clothes (e.g. ties, loose sleeves,
lab coats) around belt drives. Wear gloves when inspecting
pulleys to avoid being cut by nicks or sharply worn pulley
edges.
5. Maintain safe access to the drives
Keep the areas around the drive free of clutter, debris and
other obstructions. Floors should be clean and free of oil and
debris to ensure good footing and balance of the operator
whilst working on the machine.
6. Drive guards
Al ways keep dri ves properl y guarded. Ever y bel t
drive must be completely guarded while in operation.
A makeshift, partial guard is often more dangerous, since it
gives a false sense of security and encourages unsafe action.
Besides being a safety asset, a good guard makes your
No loose or bulky clothing.
A properly guarded belt drive.
Do not clutter area around belt drive.
A properly designed guard has following features:
it completely encloses the drive;
it is equipped with grills or vents for good ventilation;
the size of the openings must be adequate, i.e. small enough
to prevent "pinch points";
it is preferably equipped with an automatic shut-of device which
deactivates the drive as soon as the guard is removed;
it has accessible inspection doors or panels;
it can easily be removed and replaced if damaged;
where necessary, it should protect the drive from weather, debris
and damage.
maintenance job easier since it protects the
drive from outside damaging inuences.
7. Test run
Before you put your drive back into normal
operation, have a "test run" to check whether
everything functions normally. Make any
verifcations necessary and take corrective
action if needed.
II. A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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III. PREVENTIVE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance has two aspects: shorter,
regular preventive inspections and thorough
inspections with a longer period of machine
shutdown. This section deals with the rst
type of routine inspection.
3. When to perform preventive
maintenance
The following guidelines will help you establish a preventive
maintenance schedule.
Critical drives
A quick visual and hearing inspection may be needed every
one to two weeks.
Normal drives
With most drives, a quick visual and hearing inspection can
be performed once a month.
Complete inspection
A drive shutdown, for a thorough inspection of belts or pulleys
and other drive components may be required every three to
six months. See section IV.
1. Simple drive inspection
A good way to begin preventive maintenance is making
periodic drive inspection a normal part of your maintenance
rounds.
Look and listen
Look and listen for any unusual vibration or sound while
observing the guarded drive in operation. A well-designed
and maintained drive will operate smoothly and quietly.
Guard inspection
Inspect the guard for looseness or damage. Keep it free of
debris and grime buildup. Any accumulation of material on
the guard will act as insulation and could cause the drive to
run hotter.
Temperature is an important factor of belt performance and
durability. For example, above 60C an internal temperature
increase of 10C (50F) or approximately 20C (68F) rise in
ambient temperature may cut V-belt life in half.
Oil and grease
Also look for oil or grease dripping from the guard. This may
indicate over-lubricated bearings. Oil and grease attack rubber
compounds, causing them to swell and distort. This will lead
to early belt failure.
Attachments
Finally, check motor mounts for proper tightness. Check
takeup slots or rails to see that they are clean and lightly
lubricated.
2. Frequency of inspection
The following factors will infuence the frequency of drive
inspection:
drive operating speed;
drive operating cycle;
critical nature of equipment;
temperature extremes in environment;
environmental factors;
accessibility of equipment.
Experience with your own equipment will be the best guide
to how often you need to inspect the belt drives. High
speeds, heavy loads, frequent start/stop conditions, extreme
temperatures and drives operating on critical equipment will
mean more frequent inspections.
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IV. DRIVE SHUTDOWN AND THOROUGH INSPECTION
Belt inspection.
Once the drive has been disconnected from power supply and tagged, and the machine components are in safe position,
remove the guard and begin inspection.
1. Guard inspection
Check guards for wear or possible damage. Look for signs of
wear or rubbing against drive components. Clean them to
prevent their becoming insulated and closed to ventilation.
Clean of any grease or oil that may have been spilled onto
the guard from over-lubricated bearings.
2. Belt inspection
By observing signs of unusual belt wear or damage, you will
be able to troubleshoot possible drive problems.
Mark a point on the belt, or one of the belts on a multiple
V-belt drive. Work your way around the belt(s), checking for
cracks, frayed spots, cuts or unusual wear patterns.
Check the belt for excessive heat. Belts do warm up while
operating, but temperatures must not exceed certain limits.
Your hand can tolerate up to about 45C (113F); if belts are
too hot to touch, troubleshooting may be needed.
In that case, check the temperature range of the belt you
are using.
Belts should be replaced if they show obvious signs of cracking,
fraying, unusual wear or loss of teeth in a synchronous belt.
Belt drives regularly require a thorough inspection.
By following the list below, you can maintain a
drive eciently, safely and with very little eort.
When properly maintained and used under
normal conditions, a well-designed industrial belt
drive is capable of operating for several years.
Preventive maintenance checklist
1. Turn of power to the drive. Lock the control box and
tag it with a warning sign Down for maintenance. Do
not turn power on.
2. Place all machine components in a safe (neutral)
position.
3. Remove and inspect guard. Check for signs of wear
or rubbing against drive components. Clean guard
as needed.
4. Inspect belt for wear or damage. Replace as needed.
Page 9 outlines V-belt replacement procedure while
page 10 covers synchronous belt replacement
procedure.
5. Inspect pulleys for wear or damage. Replace if worn.
Page 10 explains pulley replacement procedure.
6. Inspect other drive components such as bearings,
shafts, motor mounts and takeup rails.
7. Inspect static conductive earthing system (if used)
and replace components as needed.
8. Check belt tension and adjust as needed.
9. Recheck pulley alignment.
10. Reinstall belt guard.
11. Turn power on and restart drive. Look and listen for
anything unusual.
These steps are covered in detail further in this manual.
Shut o power and lock controls.
Guard inspection.
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When rotating drives by hand to ensure correct tracking of the
belt, care must be taken not to trap fngers between the belt
and pulley. Rotation of large synchronous drives by pulling on
the belt is particularly hazardous where entrapment of fngers
between pulley anges and the belt can result in immediate
amputation of the nger(s).
To check alignment, you will need a straight edge or, for long
centre distance drives, heavy string. Line the straight edge or
string along a machined face of both pulleys as shown on the
picture below. Misalignment will show up as a gap between
the face of the pulley and the straight edge or string. When
using this method, make sure the distance between the
groove edge and the outer rim of both pulleys is identical.
Pulleys can also be checked for tilting with a spirit level.
Use a straight edge to check pulley alignment.
Forms of misalignment
* Refer to "4. Check alignment tolerances".
Angular misaligment
Fleeting angle*
Fleeting angle* Parallel misaligment
3. Pulley inspection
If belts have been removed from the drive, check pulleys for
unusual wear or obvious signs of damage. Wear is not always
obvious. Use Gates sheave gauges to check V-grooves. For
synchronous belt drives, check the pulley diameters over the
width of the pulley to ensure they are consistent and meet our
tolerances (see Gates Drive Design Manual E2/20099).
Always check pulleys for proper alignment and mounting.
Improperly aligned pulleys result in reduced service life.
The main causes of misalignment are:
pulleys are improperly located on the shafts;
motor shafts and driven machine shafts are not parallel;
pulleys are tilted due to improper mounting.
LASER AT-1 laser alignment device
The LASER AT-1 identifies
parallel as well as angular
misalignment between the
pulleys and is suitable for
pulley diameters of 60 mm
and larger. Mounted in a
few seconds, the laser line
projected on the targets allows
you to quickly ascertain and
correct misalignment. It can be used on both horizontally and
vertically mounted machines. For more information please
see leafet E2/20121.
Max deviation of
pulley alignment
Per 500 mm of drive centre distance
() (mm)
V-belts 1/2 5
Polyex 1/4 2.5
Micro-V 1/4 2.5
Synchronous belts 1/4 2.5
4. Check alignment tolerances
As a general rule, the deviation on pulley alignment
on V-belt drives should not exceed 1/2 or 5 mm per
500 mm of drive centre distance. Alignment for synchronous,
Polyfex and Micro-V belts should be controlled within 1/4
or 2.5 mm per 500 mm of drive centre distance.
The greater the misalignment, the greater the chance of belt
instability, increased belt wear and V-belt turnover.
5. Check other drive components
Always examine bearings for proper alignment and lubrication.
Also check motor mounts for correct tightness. Be sure takeup
rails are free of debris, obstructions, dirt or rust.
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6. Check belt tension
The final step is to check belt tension, and, if necessary,
retension the belt. Note that retensioning is not recommended
for synchronous belts.
If too little tension is applied, V-belts may slip or synchronous
belts may jump teeth.
The correct tension is the lowest tension at which the
belts will transmit power when the drive is at full load. The
general procedure to check belt tension is as follows.
A. Measure at the centre of the span (t) the force required
to defect the belt on the drive 2 mm per 100 mm span
length (synchronous belts) or 1 mm per 100 mm span
length (V-belts) from its normal position.
B. I f the measured force is less than the minimum
recommended deflection force, the belts should be
tightened.
C. New belts can be tensioned until the defection force per
belt is as close as possible to the maximum recommended
deection force.
D. To facilitate tension measuring Gates has developed the
sonic tension meter.
Sonic tension meter
* This recommendation is for uncritical drive confgurations. For critical drives individual
design calculations are required.
Belt Small Recommended
section pulley deection
diameter force*
mm N
min max
Quad-Power III
XPZ / 3VX 56 7 11
60 - 63 8 13
67 - 71 9 14
75 - 80 10 15
85 - 95 11 16
100 - 125 13 19
132 - 180 16 24
XPA 80 - 125 18 27
132 - 200 22 31

XPB / 5VX 112 - 118 24 36
125 - 140 27 41
150 - 170 30 47
180 - 200 36 53
212 - 280 38 55
300 - 400 41 64

XPC 180 - 236 50 75
250 - 355 65 95
375 - 530 80 110
Super HC MN / Super HC/ VulcoPlus
SPZ / SPZ-MN / 56 - 67 7 10
3V 71 8 11
75 - 80 9 13
85 - 95 10 15
100 - 125 12 17
132 - 180 13 19

SPA / SPA-MN 80 - 95 12 16
100 - 125 14 21
132 - 200 19 28
212 - 250 20 30
SPB / SPB-MN / 112 - 150 23 36
5V 160 - 200 29 44
212 - 280 36 50
300 - 400 38 58
SPC / SPC-MN 180 - 236 40 60
250 - 355 51 75
375 - 530 60 90
8V / 25 J 317 - 431 76 113
457 - 610 88 133

8VK 380 - 437 97 145
450 - 600 112 166
Hi-Power / VulcoPower
Z 60 - 67 6 8
71 - 80 7 9
85 - 100 8 11
106 - 140 9 12
150 - 224 10 14
A 60 - 80 7 12
85 - 90 9 13
95 - 106 10 15
112 - 180 13 20
B 80 - 106 11 17
112 - 118 14 20
125 - 140 15 23
150 - 170 19 27
180 - 1250 22 33

C 150 - 170 21 33
180 24 35
190 26 38
200 - 212 30 45
224 - 265 33 50
280 - 400 38 58
D 300 - 335 51 73
355 - 400 56 82
425 - 560 65 99
The soni c tensi on meter
measures tension by analysing
the sound waves which the belt
produces when strummed. A
belt vibrates at a particular
frequency based on its tension,
mass and span length. The
tension meter transforms this
frequency into a tension value.
The hand-held tension meter, running on batteries or on the
mains (adapter included), is supplied with two types of sensors
(rigid and fexible), either of which is quickly attached to meet
a specic need.
1. Important warning: when using the 507C sonic tension
meter, the drive must be switched o.
2. Enter belt unit weight (provided with operating
instructions), width and span on the keypad. This data
remains in the meter even after shut-o.
3. Hold the small sensor up to the belt span and strum the
belt slightly to make it vibrate.
4. Press the measure button. The computer processes the
variations in sound pressure emanating from the belt
span. The belt tension values are displayed on the panel
in Newtons. If desired, the belt span frequencies can be
displayed directly in Hz.
Warning: Gates sonic tension meter is not certied for use in
explosion risk areas.
For more detailed information, e.g. suitability of the tension
meter for dierent belt product lines, please contact your
Gates representative.
For more details on the use of Gates sonic tension
meters, please consult Gates sonic tension meter manual
(E/20136).
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Double tension tester
Single tension tester
Read just underneath the ring. Before using the tension
tester again, slide the ring downwards again.
Deection force
scale
(read up)
Deection distance scale
(read up)
Sliding rubber
"O" rings
Read just underneath the rings. Before using the tension
tester again, slide the rings downwards again.
Deection force
(read up)
Deection distance
(read up)
Rings
Rings
The reading of these scales can be done as follows.
1. Measure the span length (t).
2. The calculated deection should be positioned with the
lower ring on the distance scale. The upper ring should
be on the zero position of the defection force scale.
3. Put the tension tester perpendicular to the span and in
the middle of the span. Exercise enough pressure to the
tension tester to deect the belt by the amount indicated
by the lower ring. A straight edge, laid across the pulleys,
can help accuracy of reading.
4. The upper ring will slide up the upper scale and indicates
the deection force. Read at the bottom edge of the ring.
When you use the double tension tester you can read
the values just underneath the rings and calculate the
sum of both values. This value has to be compared with
the calculated min./max. forces (see Synchronous Drive
Design Manual E2/20099).
Conventional tension testers
Unlike the sonic tension meter, Gates conventional tension
testers measure deection force. The single tension tester
measures up to 120 N and the double tension tester up to
300 N. Both testers consist of a calibrated spring with two
scales: one to measure the deection and another to measure
the applied force.
In tensioning a Gates PowerBand belt, multiply the defection
force (see table on page 7) by the number of belts in the
PowerBand. The tension tester can be applied as indicated
above to defect the entire PowerBand, providing a small
board or metal plate is placed on top of the band so that all
belts are deected uniformly. As a reference for measuring
deection, a straight edge can be laid across the pulleys. If
the defection force exceeds 30 kg (66 pounds) - the maximum
reading on the tester - use a large spring scale or consult your
Gates representative.
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V. BELT AND PULLEY INSTALLATION
Pulley gauges make wear detection easier.
When the decision has been made to
install a belt, either as a replacement
or on a new drive, follow these recom-
mendations for proper installation. Also
ensure correct pulley mounting and
alignment.
1. V-belt installation
1. After the power has been turned of, isolated (i.e. locked)
and the guard removed, loosen the motor mounting
bolts. Move the motor until the belt is slack and it can be
removed without prising. Never prise o a belt!
2. Remove old belts. Check them for unusual wear.
Excessive wear may indicate problems with drive design
or maintenance procedures.
3. Select correct replacement belt. Refer to the belt
identication charts on pages 22 - 24 for belt selection
information.
4. You can clean belts and pulleys with a rag slightly
dampened with a light, non-volatile solvent. Avoid
soaking or brushing the solvent on the belt. Do not sand
or scrape the belt with a sharp object to remove grease
or debris. Belts must be dry before using on a drive.
5. Inspect pulleys for wear and damage. Gates sheave
gauges* make it easy to see if grooves are worn. If more
than 0.4 mm of wear can be seen, the pulley should be
replaced. Make sure the pulleys are properly aligned
(*available from Gates).
6. Inspect other drive components such as bearings and
shafts for alignment, wear, lubrication,
7. Install a new belt or belt set. Replace all belts on multiple
belt drives. Do not mix old and new belts. Older belts do
not retain tension as well as new belts. If you mix belts,
the load may be carried only by the new belts. This can
result in premature failure. Also, never mix belts from
dierent manufacturers. Belts with dierent origins may
have dierent characteristics that can cause the belts to
work against each other, resulting in unusual strain and
short service life.
8. Take up centre distance on the drive, rotate the drive by
hand for a few revolutions until proper tension is obtained
on the tension tester. Some long belts may appear to
hang unevenly when installed. It is normal for belts
within match tolerances to create noticeable dierences
in deection. This "catenary eect" is a curve made by a
cord of uniform weight suspended between two points.
This appearance will change with proper run-in and
tensioning.
9. Secure motor mounting bolts to correct torque.
10. Replace guard.
11. Let the belts run in for a while. This process consists of
starting the drive, letting it run under full load, and then
stopping, checking and retensioning to recommended
values. Running the belts under full load allows them to
seat themselves in the grooves.
If possible, let the drive run for about 24 hours. Even letting
them run overnight, or over a lunch break, is better than
nothing. This run-in period will reduce the future need
for retensioning.
12. During start-up, look and listen for unusual noise or
vibration. It is a good idea to shut down the machine
and check the bearings and motor. If they feel hot, the
belt tension may be too tight. Or the bearing may be
misaligned or improperly lubricated.
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3. Pulley installation and alignment
It is extremely important that pulleys be installed and aligned
properly. Any pulley must be correctly assembled, and bolts
or setscrews tightened to the correct torque.
Most pulleys are attached to the shaft with a tapered bushing
which ts a mating tapered bore in the pulley. This type of
system consists of a bushing, a pulley and often a setscrew
and key. Bushings come in several diameters. This allows
a reduction in the parts inventory required in your plant
because one bushing can be used with a number of dierent
size pulleys.
Taper bushes
To install, insert the bushing into the pulley. Match holes (not
threads) and slip the entire unit onto the shaft. Put screws
into the holes that are threaded in the pulley only. Align the
pulleys and tighten the screws. As the bushing is wedged
inward, it contacts and grips the shaft.
2. Synchronous belt installation
1. After the power has been turned of, isolated (i.e. locked)
and the guard removed, loosen the motor mounting
bolts. Move the motor until the belt is slack and it can be
removed without prising. Never prise o a belt!
2. Remove old belt and check it for unusual wear. Excessive
wear may indicate problems with drive design or
maintenance procedures.
3. Select correct replacement belt. Refer to the belt
identifcation charts on pages 25 - 27 for belt selection
information.
4. Pulleys can be cleaned with a rag slightly dampened with
a light, non-volatile solvent. Do not sand or scrape the
pulley with a sharp object to remove grease or debris.
Pulleys must be dry before using on a drive.
5. Inspect pulleys for unusual or excessive wear. Also
check alignment. Correct alignment is more critical with
synchronous belt drives.
6. Check other drive components such as bearings and shafts
for alignment, wear, lubrication,
7. Install new belt over pulleys. Do not prise or use force.
8. Take up centre distance on the drive until proper tension
is obtained on the tension tester. Rotate the drives by
hand for a few revolutions and recheck tension.
9. Secure motor mounting bolts to correct torque. Be sure
all drive components are secure since any change in
drive centres during operation will result in poor belt
performance.
10. Although belts will not require further tensioning,
we recommend starting up the drive and observing
performance. Look and listen for any unusual noise or
vibration. It is a good idea to shut down the machine
and check the bearings and the motor. If they feel hot,
the belt tension may be too high. Or the bearings may
be misaligned or improperly lubricated.
Taper bush
V. BELT AND PULLEY INSTALLATION
Recommended wrench torque values
to use in tightening taper bushes
Bushing no. Screw tightening torque (Nm)
1008 5.6
1108 5.6
1210 20.0
1215 20.0
1310 20.0
1610 20.0
1615 20.0
2012 30.0
2517 50.0
2525 50.0
3020 90.0
3030 90.0
3525 115.0
3535 115.0
4030 170.0
4040 170.0
4535 190.0
4545 190.0
5040 270.0
5050 270.0
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VI. BELT IDENTIFICATION
When preventive maintenance inspections
indicate that belts need replacing, it
is important you install the appropriate
belts. Consequently, you should be able to
identify the various types and sizes available
to achieve quick and correct replacement.
The information on the following pages will
help you become familiar with the belt types
used in industry.
1. Industrial belt types
Gates manufactures many belt types to ft nearly any application you can name. Always make sure you select the appropriate
belt for your application. Even though they may look similar, belts have diferent characteristics. Do not use light-duty belts on
heavy-duty drives, and do not interchange sections. If in doubt carefully measure the top width, or use the pulley gauges.
V-belts
Because of today's increasing maintenance and energy costs, industry is becoming more aware
of ways to improve efciency and reduce operating expenses. Eliminating losses in power
transmission systems can translate into large savings. Gates leads the way in the development
of cost and energy ecient belt drive systems and now brings you its new generation of
Quad-Power III notched raw edge narrow section V-belts. Gates Quad-Power III belts
deliver higher power ratings, increased trouble-free service life and reduced energy
consumption.
Extraordinary power capacity: at least 15% higher power ratings than Gates
Quad-Power II belts.
The basic belt consists of a newly developed rubber compound which withstands
chemically aggressive environments (acid and base), ageing, ozone, UV and heat. Even
with severe slippage, the belt will not catch re from heat build-up.
High-performance fbres embodied in the compound provide improved abrasion and
wear resistance.
The outstanding cord support in the undercord section achieved by the transverse
orientation of the fbres reinforces the belt's overall longitudinal fexibility and transverse
rigidity.
The tensile section consists of high-strength, low-elongation polyester tensile cords which
are embedded in a newly developed blue-coloured adhesion layer. This layer develops
an extra high bonding level between tensile cords and undercord material.
Extended temperature range: from -40C up to +110C.*
High dimensional precision. All sizes meet and even exceed Gates UNISET tolerances
and can be installed without matching.
Static conductive (ISO 1813) and can as such be used in the conditions described in the
Directive 94/9/EC ATEX.
Available in XPZ/3VX, XPA, XPB/5VX and XPC sections and in ISO datum lengths from 600 mm
up to 5000 mm.
Quad-Power III - Raw edge, moulded notch, narrow section V-belt
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Super HC - Wrapped, narrow section V-belt
The Super HC narrow section V-belt is a popular wrapped construction and suits an
extensive range of industries including mining, quarry and heavy construction.
Arched top, concave sidewalls and rounded corners provide uniform tensile loading and
uniform pulley sidewall contact for excellent belt service life and reduced pulley wear.
The Flex Weave oil and heat resistant cover protects the belt core from the toughest
environments.
The vulcanised Flex-bonded tensile cords provide superior resistance to tensile and
fexing forces, fatigue and shock loads.
Temperature ranges from -30C up to +60C.*
Match system: all sizes meet Gates UNISET tolerances, they can be installed without
matching.
Static conductive (ISO 1813) and can as such be used in the conditions described in
the Directive 94/9/EC ATEX.
Available in SPZ, SPA, SPB and SPC sections and in ISO datum lengths from 487 mm
up to 16500 mm.
The wrapped classical section Hi-Power V-belt has a long reputation for reliability on
agricultural and industrial applications.
The concave sidewalls straighten out to the exact shape of the pulley grooves, ensuring
full contact with the sides of the pulley.
The arched top provides superior strength to prevent dishing and distortion of the
tensile section, providing maximum belt life.
The Flex Weave oil and heat resistant cover protects the belt core from the toughest
environments.
The vulcanised Flex-bonded tensile cords provide superior resistance to tensile and
fexing forces, fatigue and shock loads.
matching.
Available in Z, A, B, C and D sections and in ISO datum lengths from 447 mm up to
16846 mm. Also available with double-V profle in AA, BB, CC and DD sections and in ISO
datum lengths from 940 mm up to 10690 mm.
Hi-Power - Wrapped, classical section V-belt
Super HC MN - Raw edge, moulded notch, narrow section V-belt
Super HC moulded notch V-belts put more power where high speeds, high speed ratios
or small pulley diameters are required, thus ofering signifcant advantages over classical
section V-belts.
Straight ground sidewalls give uniform wedging action.
Tough tensile members resist fatigue and shock loads.
More power in the same space or same power in 1/3 to 1/2 less space as compared to
classical section V-belts.
matching.
Available in SPZ-MN, SPA-MN, SPB-MN and SPC-MN sections and in ISO datum lengths
from 560 mm up to 4750 mm.
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VulcoPower - Wrapped, classical section V-belt
Gates VulcoPower V-belts are built for a reliable and durable performance on heavy-duty
industrial drives. They ofer a combination of advantages only available in Gates quality
belts all at an attractive price.
Excellent performance/cost ratio.
Belt compound converts forces on the sidewalls into longitudinal forces in the tensile
member.
Textile cover provides grip and protects against abrasion.
Polyester tensile member withstands occasional or recurrent shock loads.
matching.
Available in Z, A, B and C sections and in ISO datum lengths from 435 mm up
to 7165 mm.
VulcoPlus - Wrapped, narrow section V-belt
If your application requires high speeds, high speed ratios or small pulley diameters, Gates
VulcoPlus is the ideal solution. This replacement belt is recommended for use on all
industrial heavy-duty, narrow section V-belt drives.
Excellent performance/cost ratio.
Belt compound converts tensile forces on the sidewalls into longitudinal forces in
the tensile member.
Textile cover provides grip and protects against abrasion.
Polyester tensile member withstands occasional or recurrent shock loads.
matching.
Available in SPZ, SPA, SPB and SPC sections and in ISO datum lengths from 562 mm
up to 11200 mm.
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Gates Predator V-belts are the markets leading V-belts. Unique in their extreme robustness
and high load carrying capability they are unrivalled. They are excellent problem solvers
that perform well in harsh environments and in extremely demanding applications where
standard V-belts have performance issues.
At least 40% higher power ratings than standard construction V-belts.
Chloroprene rubber compounds provide superb oil and heat resistance.
Double fabric cover ofers extreme abrasion and wear resistance.
Specially treated extra tough cover withstands slip and shear forces at peak loads without
generating excessive heat and resists penetration by foreign materials.
Non-rubber surfaced cover allows momentary slippage due to excessive overloads
without damaging the belt.
Aramid tensile cords provide extraordinary strength, durability and virtually zero
stretch.
Predator single belts are available on demand in AP, BP, CP, SPBP, SPCP and 8VP sections
in lengths over 1,400 mm. They are specially designed for applications where PowerBand
belts are not an option.
Predator PowerBand belts are static conductive (ISO 1813) (except for 8VP) and can
as such be used in the conditions described in the Directive 94/9/EC ATEX; for detailed
info on the static conductivity of Predator single belts, please contact your Gates
representative.
Available in SPBP, SPCP, 9JP, 15JP and 8VP sections and in lengths from 1400 mm
up to 15240 mm.
Gates Quad-Power II PowerBand ofers a stable position in the pulleys and a smooth
running solution for drives where single belts vibrate.
Strong band controls belt-to-belt distance and prevents sideways bending.
Elastomeric compound protects the belt against heat, ozone and sunlight.
Flat back construction reduces noise when used with a backside idler or tensioner.
Flex-bonded tensile cords make the belt highly resistant to tensile and fexing forces,
fatigue and shock loads.
matching.
Available in XPZ, XPA, XPB, 3VX and 5VX sections and in lengths from 635 mm
up to 5080 mm.
Predator PowerBand - Wrapped, narrow section multiple V-belt
Quad-Power II PowerBand - Raw edge, moulded notch, narrow section multiple V-belt
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Super HC and Hi-Power PowerBand - Wrapped, narrow section/classical section multiple V-belt
PoweRated - Green textile wrapped V-belt
Gates Super HC PowerBand and Hi-Power PowerBand ofer a solution for drives where
single belts vibrate, turn over or jump of the pulleys.
Strong band controls belt-to-belt distance and prevents sideways bending.
Concave sides and arched top.
Elastomeric compound protects the belt against heat, ozone and sunlight.
Flex-Weave cover protects the belt core from the toughest environments.
Flex-bonded tensile cords make the belt highly resistant to tensile and fexing forces,
fatigue and shock loads.
Super HC PowerBand belts are available in SPB, SPC, 9J/3V, 15J/5V and 25J/8V sections
and in lengths from1250 mm up to 15240 mm. Hi-Power PowerBand belts are available
in B, C and D sections and in lengths from 935 mm up to 16784 mm.
PoweRated V-belts have a higher power capacity than conventional light-duty belts. They
are ideal for heavy shock loaded and back idler driven lawn and garden equipment.
Strong aramid tensile cords.
Cord reinforcement and low friction wrapping improve clutching operation.
Available in 3L, 4L and 5L sections and in outside lengths from 406 mm up to 2515 mm.
Multi-Speed - Wide raw edge V-belt
The Multi-Speed V-belt for variable speed drives adjusts itself automatically to the pulley
groove providing a wide range of speeds and speed ratios.
High load-carrying capacity.
Notching increases fexibility and ensures maximum heat dispersion.
Strong transverse rigidity.
Uniform undercord thickness ensures smooth running.
Available in ISO profles with lengths from 630 mm up to 3150 mm. Additional Gates line
covers the most popular applications.
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Industrial Micro-V belts feature truncated V-ribs which increase fexibility, reduce heat
build-up and improve crack resistance. This unique design lets the belt perform at extra
high speeds on smaller diameter pulleys.
The truncated design stands for: a power capacity increase up to 80% higher than RMA
standards, better tolerance of debris in the pulley groove.
Polyester tensile member provides superior resistance to fatigue and shock loads.
Highly resistant to oil and heat.
Available in PJ, PL and PM sections and in effective lengths from 406 mm up
to 9931 mm.
Slabs in PK section up to 2500 mm are available on request.
Polyex and Polyex JB - Polyurethane V-belt/multiple V-belt
Because of their small sections Polyfex belts are ideal for compact short centre and small
diameter drives. Polyfex JB multiple V-belts as well as Polyfex single belts can operate
at very high shaft speeds up to 30000 rpm.
Polyurethane compound with high friction coefcient cast as a single unit after tensile
cords are positioned in the mould.
60 angle better supports the tensile section providing even load distribution.
Polyfex JB joined belt construction improves stability.
Polyfex JB multiple V-belts are available in 3M-JB, 5M-JB, 7M-JB and 11M-JB sections
and in efective lengths from 175 mm up to 2293 mm.
Polyfex single belts are available in 3M, 5M, 7M and 11M sections and in efective lengths
from 180 mm up to 2300 mm.
Micro-V - Multi-ribbed V-belt
* NOTE
For applications outside this range, please consult your Gates representative.
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Synchronous belts
Poly Chain GT Carbon - Polyurethane synchronous belt with patented carbon tensile cords
Synchronous belts are identied by:
1. Belt pitch: distance (mm) between two adjacent tooth centres as measured on the belts pitch line.
2. Belt pitch length: circumference (mm) as measured along the pitch line.
3. Width: top width (mm).
4. Tooth prole: see pages 25 - 27 for the easiest way to identify this.
Synchronous belts run on pulleys, which are specied by the following:
1. Pitch: distance (mm) between groove centres, measured on the pulley pitch circle. The pitch circle coincides
with the pitch line of the mating belt.
2. Number of pulley grooves.
3. Width: face width.
NOTE: - The pulleys pitch diameter is always greater than its outside diameter.
- Also note that the belt tooth and pulley grooves should always be of the same prole (shape).
Never interchange pulley and tooth types!
Poly Chain GT Carbon is Gates new polyurethane synchronous belt with patented carbon
tensile cord also suited for high torque, low speed drives. The materials development
engineers from Gates are the rst to have incorporated a high fatigue-resisting carbon bre
tensile cord into the belt which is made of a new polyurethane compound. Consequently,
Poly Chain GT Carbon is the most powerful synchronous belt in the market providing
a maintenance-free, energy saving and environmentally friendly operation.
Highest power capacity: at least 25% higher power ratings than Poly Chain GT2 belts.
The basic belt consists of a newly developed, lightweight polyurethane compound which
is chemically resistant and ensures optimum adhesion with the carbon tensile cords.
The carbon tensile cords provide higher power ratings, high strength, improved fatigue
and shock load resistance, increased fexibility, excellent reverse bending stress, high
length stability and virtually zero stretch.
Available in 8MGT and 14MGT pitches operating on existing Poly Chain GT pulleys.
Clean, quiet, compact, durable, maintenance-free, energy saving and environmentally
friendly operation.
Unparalleled savings in weight, space and money.
Temperature ranges from -54C to +85C.*
Now also available in 2 special belt constructions:
- Poly Chain GT Carbon High Temperature
Special polyurethane compound provides superb heat resistance. It enables the
belt to remain fully operational under extreme temperatures ranging up to 120C
and even up to 140C during shorter periods;
- Poly Chain GT Carbon Hot Oil
Special polyurethane compound provides superb oil and heat resistance, ensuring
a problem-free operation in oil environments at temperatures ranging up to 120C
(suitable for transfer cases, gear boxes).
Available in 8MGT and 14MGT pitches and in pitch lengths from 640 mm up to
4480 mm.
Also available in Mini Poly Chain GT Carbon with GT teeth in 8M pitch and in pitch
lengths from 248 mm up to 608 mm.
Poly Chain GT Carbon High Temperature and Poly Chain GT Carbon Hot Oil are available
in standard lengths up to 2000 mm. The belts are only available on request. For more
detailed information and correct usage, please contact your Gates representative.
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Poly Chain GT2 - Polyurethane synchronous belt
PowerGrip GT3 - Rubber synchronous belt with optimised GT tooth prole
Poly Chain GT2 belts with aramid tensile cords have been designed for optimum
performance also on high torque, low speed drives in any industrial application.
They operate on Poly Chain GT pulleys, available from stock in more than 160 diferent
outside diameters.
Substantially increased power ratings, ensuring the same service life.
Uniquely formulated polyurethane is resistant to chemicals and contaminants.
Tensile cords provide extraordinary power carrying capacity and fex fatigue life.
Virtually maintenance-free, no re-tensioning needed and therefore an excellent
alternative to roller chain.
Temperature ranges from -54C to +85C.*
Available in 8MGT and 14MGT pitches and in pitch lengths from 640 mm up
to 4480 mm.
PowerGrip GT3 is Gates latest development in synchronous rubber belts. This
technically advanced belt covers the widest range of industrial applications.
The PowerGrip GT3 belt transmits up to 30% more power than the previous generation
belts (PowerGrip GT2). The entire PowerGrip GT3 range is suited both for new drive
designs and for replacements on existing drives without any adaptation of the system.
Upgraded construction with fbreglass tensile cords, elastomeric teeth and backing and
nylon facing.
Improved tooth jump resistance.
High capacity belt with reduced noise levels.
No lubrication needed.
8MGT and 14MGT pitches are static conductive (ISO 9563) and can as such be used in
the conditions described in the Directive 94/9/EC - ATEX.
Available in 2MGT, 3MGT, 5MGT, 8MGT and 14MGT pitches and in pitch lengths from
74 mm up to 6860 mm.
PowerGrip HTD - Rubber synchronous belt with HTD tooth prole
PowerGrip HTD belts are ideal for high power transmission in low speed and high torque
applications.
Special curvilinear tooth design improves stress distribution and allows higher overall
loading.
Designed for speeds up to 20000 rpm and load capacities up to 1000 kW.
Economical operation, no lubrication needed, no need for adjustment due to stretch
and wear.
14M pitches are static conductive (ISO 9563) and can as such be used in the condition
described in the Directive 94/9/EC - ATEX.
Available in 3M, 5M, 8M, 14M and 20M pitches and in pitch lengths from 105 mm up
to 6600 mm.
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PowerGrip CTB - Classical synchronous belt
Long Length - Open-end synchronous belt
The PowerGrip CTB classical synchronous belt ofers a maintenance-free and economical
alternative to conventional drives like chains and gears.
Power transmission of up to 150 kW and speeds of up to 10000 rpm.
Efciencies up to 99%.
Wide range of load capacities and speed ratios.
Available in standard MXL (0.08 inches), XL, L, H, XH and XXH pitches according to ISO 5296
and in pitch lengths from 73 mm up to 4572 mm.
Long Length belts are especially suited for linear movements (automated doors, warehouse
conveyors and elevators), accurate positioning (machine tools, x-y co-ordinate machines)
and reversal drives (computers, printers and ofce equipment).
High power transmission and high positioning accuracy.
Length stability thanks to high modulus tensile members.
Easy to attach with clamping fxtures.
Temperature ranges from -30C up to +100C (elastomeric) / -54C up to +85C
(Poly Chain).*
Available pitches and lengths:
Elastomeric compound: PowerGrip GT 3MR, 5MR & 8MR; HTD 3M, 5M, 8M & 14M;
XL, L, H (30 m lengths);
Poly Chain: Poly Chain GT Carbon 8MGT & 14MGT (30 m lengths).
Twin Power - Double-sided synchronous belt
Due to its double and directly opposite teeth, Twin Power synchronous belts ensure
high loading capacity on contra-rotating drives and ensure smooth running and high
fexibility.
Transmission of 100% of its maximum rated load from either side of the belt. Alternatively,
it can transmit a load on both sides provided the sum of the loads does not exceed the
maximum capacity.
Available with the classical trapezoidal but also with HTD or unique GT tooth profle.
Available in PowerGrip GT2 8MGT and 14MGT and pitch lengths from 480 mm
up to 6860 mm; PowerGrip HTD 5M and pitch lengths from 425 mm up to 2525 mm;
PowerGrip XL, L and H and pitch lengths from 381 mm up to 4318 mm.
LiftPower - Open-end at belt
LiftPower belts have been designed for optimum performance on lifting and handling
applications to move platforms and/or weights. They are an ideal alternative to hydraulic
cylinders in scissors-type lifting tables and to chains and steel cables in vertical transport
of motor vehicles in high rise stores. LiftPower belts run on at pulleys.
Use of steel cords or high performance steel cords results in very low elongation and
increased fexibility compared to steel cables.
Smooth-running and higher speeds compared to chains and steel cables.
Reduced noise level.
Fabric on the back of the belt ensures less friction and high wear resistance.
Available on demand on rolls of 100 m.
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TransMotion - Rubber synchronous belt with conveyor cord
TransMotion is the most powerful rubber belt in the market for conveyor applications.
TransMotion guarantees a 100% reliability when it is used for conveyer lines in the most
diverse industries.
Technically advanced compound with elastomeric teeth and backing and nylon
facing.
Conveyor cord provides superior tooth jump resistance and shock load resistance. Allows
use in wash down applications.
Available in 8MGT pitch and in pitch lengths from 384 mm up to 4400 mm.
TRANSMOTION - Courroie synchrone en caoutchouc avec une corde de convoyage
PowerPainT - Paint and varnish compatible synchronous belt
PowerPainT synchronous belt is specically developed for use in painting areas, as found
in the automotive and white goods industries where contamination of the painted product,
from whatever source, is unacceptable.
Precision-formed elastomeric teeth with curvilinear profle improve stress distribution
and provide high power capacity.
Accurately spaced teeth provide high positioning accuracy and optimum efciency.
Tough tensile cords ensure excellent fex life and high resistance to elongation.
Temperature ranges from -30C up to +100C (elastomeric) / -54C up to +85C
(Poly Chain).*
Available pitches:
Elastomeric compound: PowerGrip GT3 5MGT, 8MGT & 14MGT; PowerGrip HTD 3M,
5M, 8M & 14M; TransMotion 8MGT; Long Length PowerGrip GT 3MR, 5MR & 8MR;
Long Length PowerGrip HTD 3M, 5M, 8M & 14M; Long Length PowerGrip XL, L & H;
Poly Chain: Poly Chain GT Carbon 8MGT & 14MGT; Poly Chain GT2 8MGT & 14MGT;
Long Length Poly Chain 8MGT & 14MGT.
TRANSMOTION - Courroie synchrone en caoutchouc avec une corde de convoyage Synchro-Power - Open-end/endless polyurethane synchronous belt
Gates Synchro-Power polyurethane belts are designed for long-lasting and energy-
ecient performance on both power transmission and linear applications. Polyurethane
is extremely wear and fatigue resistant and at the same time highly fexible. Gates
Synchro-Power belts are both available as endless and as open-end belt and can be used
in a wide variety of applications in the printing industry, textile industry, food industry etc.
Gates Synchro-Power blue sleeves are the most recent addition to the PU range. They are
available up to 200 mm width and can easily be recognised by their blue colour.
Tough and fexible polyurethane compound of consistent quality.
Resistance to elongation, wear and fatigue.
Wide range of tooth profles to meet innumerable application requirements.
Synchro-Power is available in:
- Synchro-Power sleeves, which are truly endless and have no joint, are supplied
with steel tensile cords.
- Synchro-Power Long Length belts, which are manufactured as open-end
extruded belts, are supplied with steel, stainless steel or aramid tensile cords,
depending on the belt construction.
Please refer to the Gates Industrial Belt Catalogue (ref. E2/20054) for specifcs, or consult
your Gates representative for more information.
TransMotion - Rubber synchronous belt with conveyor cord
* NOTE
For applications outside this range, please consult your Gates representative.
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EuroGrip coupling
Flexible couplings
EuroGrip fexible couplings feature OGEE lines allowing the coupling to act as a torque/
life indicator for the drive, and a high damping capacity, which makes them especially
suitable for direct drive applications in pumps and compressors.
Sleeves of high-performance elastomeric compound.
End pieces of high-grade aluminium reduce weight and inertia. Available either with
fnished bore and keyway or to suit a taper bush.
Zero backlash results in high positioning accuracy.
High vibration damping.
Quiet in operation.
High tolerance of combinations of radial and angular misalignment.
Temperature ranges from -25C up to +100C.
Available in sizes 19, 28, 42, 48 and 60 and bored to suit taper bush or a plain bore and
keyway.
For detailed sleeve and end-piece dimensions of EuroGrip couplings, please see catalogue
E2/20103.
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2. Sections and nominal dimensions: V-belts
Quad-Power III
Raw edge, moulded notch, narrow section V-belt
Super HC
Wrapped, narrow section V-belt
Super HC

MN
Raw edge, moulded notch, narrow section V-belt
WIDTH HEIGHT
mm mm
XPZ/3VX 10 8
XPA 13 10
XPB/5VX 16 13
XPC 22 18
WIDTH HEIGHT
mm mm
SPZ/3V 10 8
SPA 13 10
SPB/5V 16 13

SPC 22 18

8V 26 23
WIDTH HEIGHT
mm mm
SPZ-MN/
3VX 10 8
SPA-MN 13 10
SPB-MN/
5VX 16 13
SPC-MN 22 18
Predator
Wrapped, narrow section/classical section V-belt
WIDTH HEIGHT
mm mm
AP 13 8

BP 17 11

CP 22 14

SPBP 16 13

SPCP 22 18

8VP 26 23
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Predator PowerBand
Wrapped, narrow section multiple V-belt
WIDTH HEIGHT PITCH
mm mm mm
SPBP 16 13 19.00

SPCP 22 18 25.50
9JP/3VP 10 8 10.30
15JP/5VP 16 13 17.50

25JP/8VP 26 23 28.60
VulcoPlus
Wrapped, narrow section V-belt
WIDTH HEIGHT
mm mm
SPZ/3V 10 8
SPA 13 10
SPB/5V 16 13
SPC 22 18
VulcoPower
Wrapped, classical section V-belt
WIDTH HEIGHT
mm mm
Z 10 6
A 13 8
B 17 11
C 22 14
Hi-Power
Wrapped, classical section V-belt
WIDTH HEIGHT
mm mm
Z 10 6
A 13 8
B 17 11
C 22 14
D 32 19
Quad-Power

II PowerBand
Raw edge, moulded notch, narrow section multiple V-belt
WIDTH HEIGHT PITCH
mm mm mm
XPZ 10 8 12.00
XPA 13 10 15.00
XPB 16 13 19.00
3VX 10 8 10.30
5VX 16 13 17.50
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WIDTH HEIGHT
inch inch
3L 3/8 7/32
4L 1/2 5/16
5L 21/32 3/8
PoweRated
Wrapped, green textile V-belt
Polyex JB
Polyurethane multiple V-belt
Micro-V
Multi-ribbed V-belt
Polyex
Polyurethane V-belt
Super HC and Hi-Power PowerBand
Wrapped, narrow section/classical section multiple V-belt
WIDTH HEIGHT PITCH
mm mm mm

3M-JB 3 2.28 3.35
5M-JB 5 3.30 5.30
7M-JB 7 5.33 8.50
11M-JB 11 7.06 13.20
HEIGHT PITCH
mm mm
PJ 3.50 2.34

PK 4.45 3.56
PL 9.50 4.70

PM 16.50 9.40
WIDTH HEIGHT
mm mm
3M 3 2.28
5M 5 3.30
7M 7 5.33
11M 11 6.85
WIDTH HEIGHT PITCH
mm mm mm
SPB 16 13 19.00

SPC 22 18 25.50
9J/3V 10 8 10.30

15J/5V 16 13 17.50

25J/8V 26 23 28.60

B 17 10 19.05
C 22 12 25.40

D 32 19 36.50
As described in the ISO standards, nominal dimensions dene the pulleys for which these belts are suitable.
They do not represent the exact belt size. These are determined by the belt construction and are Gates proprietary.
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PowerGrip CTB
Classical synchronous belt
PITCH TOTAL TOOTH
HEIGHT HEIGHT
inch mm mm
MXL 0.08 1.14 0.51
XL 1/5 2.30 1.27
L 3/8 3.50 1.91

H 1/2 4.00 2.29
XH 7/8 11.40 6.36

XXH 1 1/4 15.20 9.53
3. Sections and nominal dimensions: synchronous belts
PowerGrip HTD
Rubber synchronous belt with HTD tooth profle
PITCH TOTAL TOOTH
HEIGHT HEIGHT
mm mm mm
3M 3 2.40 1.20
5M 5 3.80 2.10

8M 8 6.00 3.40
14M 14 10.00 6.10
20M 20 13.20 8.40
PowerGrip GT3
Rubber synchronous belt with optimised GT tooth prole
PITCH TOTAL TOOTH
HEIGHT HEIGHT
mm mm mm
2MGT 2 1.52 0.71
3MGT 3 2.41 1.12
5MGT 5 3.81 1.92

8MGT 8 5.60 3.40
14MGT 14 10.00 6.00
Poly Chain GT Carbon
Polyurethane synchronous belt with patented carbon
tensile cords
PITCH TOTAL TOOTH
HEIGHT HEIGHT
mm mm mm
8MGT 8 5.90 3.40

14MGT 14 10.20 6.00
Poly Chain GT2
Polyurethane synchronous belt
PITCH TOTAL TOOTH
HEIGHT HEIGHT
mm mm mm
8MGT 8 5.90 3.40
14MGT 14 10.20 6.00
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Long Length
Open-end synchronous belt
PITCH TOTAL TOOTH
HEIGHT HEIGHT
mm mm
PowerGrip GT mm
3MR 3 2.41 1.12
5MR 5 3.81 1.92
8MR 8 5.60 3.34
PowerGrip HTD

mm
3M 3 2.40 1.10
5M 5 3.80 2.10
8M 8 6.00 3.40
14M 14 10.00 6.00
PowerGrip CTB inch
XL 1/5 2.30 1.27
L 3/8 3.60 1.91
H 1/2 4.30 2.29
Poly ChainGT Carbon mm
8MGT 8 5.90 3.40
14MGT 14 10.20 6.00
Twin Power
Double-sided synchronous belt
PITCH TOTAL TOOTH
HEIGHT HEIGHT
mm mm mm

8MGT 8 6.60 3.40
TransMotion
Rubber synchronous belt with conveyor cord
PITCH TOTAL TOOTH
HEIGHT HEIGHT
mm mm
PowerGrip GT2 mm

8MGT 8 8.80 3.40
14MGT 14 15.34 5.82
PowerGrip CTB

inch
XL 1/5 3.05 1.27

L 3/8 4.58 1.91

H 1/2 5.95 2.29
PowerGrip HTD mm
5M 5 5.70 2.10
LiftPower
Open-end at belt
WIDTH HEIGHT
mm mm
LL-LIFTP Max. 150 2.50
LL-LIFTP-HP Max. 150 3.00
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B
B
T
B
T
B
T
T
B
T
T
B
T
B
T
B
T2.5 2.5 0.70 1.30
T5 5 1.20 2.20
T10 10 2.50 4.50
T20 20 5.00 8.00
DL-T5 5 1.20 3.30
DL-T10 10 2.50 6.80
XL 5.08 1.27 2.29
L 9.525 1.90 3.56
H 12.7 2.29 4.06
XH 22.225 6.35 11.18
AT5 5 1.20 2.70
AT10 10 2.50 4.50
AT20 20 5.00 8.00
HTD 5M 5 2.10 3.60
HTD 8M 8 3.40 5.60
HTD 14M 14 6.00 10.00
STD 5M 5 1.90 3.30
STD 8M 8 3.00 5.10
F8 2.00
F12 3.20
ATL5 5 1.20 2.70
ATL10 10 2.50 4.80
ATL20 20 5.00 8.00
Synchro-Power
Open-end/endless polyurethane synchronous belt
T series
Standard synchronous belts for conveying and moderate
power transmission applications
Trapezoidal series
Standard synchronous belts with trapezoidal tooth profle
for driving and conveying applications
AT series
High strength synchronous belts for power transmission
and high accuracy positioning applications
HTD series
HTD belts with curvilinear tooth profle with the benefts of
advanced polyurethane and steel tensile cords
ATL series
Special linear drive belts with extra reinforced steel tensile
cords designed for the highest strength and accuracy
STD series
High strength open-end belts with the benets of advanced
polyurethane and steel tensile cords
Flat series
Polyurethane at belt with steel reinforcement for
conveying applications
PITCH
mm
T
mm
B
mm
PITCH
mm
T
mm
B
mm
PITCH
mm
T
mm
B
mm
PITCH
mm
T
mm
B
mm
PITCH
mm
T
mm
B
mm
PITCH
mm
T
mm
B
mm
B
mm
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VII. CROSS-REFERENCE LIST: V-BELTS
Belt type/brand Optibelt
PTS
Strongbelt
ContiTech Roulunds Megadyne Stomil SKF
Colmant
Cuvelier
Fenner Pix Goodyear Bando Mitsuboshi
Classical banded
(Z, A, B, C, D, E)
Hi-Power
VulcoPower
Optibelt VB
Classical
V-belts
Conti-V
Standard MultiFlex
Roex Classical Oleostatic Classic V-belt
Wrapped
classical belt
Veco 100
Fenner Classic
PB V-Belts
Power Wrap Torque-Flex V
Classical
V-belt
Conventional
Narrow banded
(SPZ, SPA, SPB, SPC)
Super HC
VulcoPlus
Optibelt SK
Red Power II
Wedge belt
Super Power
Conti-V
Standard UltraFlex
Roex Narrow SP Kompattex Narrow V-belt
Wrapped
wedge belt
Wrapped
narrow wedge
Veco 200
Fenner PowerPlus
wedgebelt
Power Wrap
Narrow SP
Power Ace
Maxstar wedge
Narrow moulded notch
Super HC MN
Optibelt Super
X-Power
Moulded cogged,
raw edge
wedge belt
Conti-V
Advance FO-Z
Advance FO-Power
Roex RE-X
Roex X
Linea X
Power-Wedge
Cogged
raw edge
wedge belt
Veco GTX
Fenner CRE PLUS
wedge belt
Fenner
Quattro PLUS belt
Power Edge
Torque Flex
Wedge
Hy-T Wedge
Power Ace
Cog
Narrow SPX
Maxstar wedge
supreme
(XPZ/3VX, XPA, XPB/5VX, XPC) Quad-PowerIII
Optibelt Super
X-Power
Advance FO-Power Roex RE-X
Linea X
Power-Wedge
Fenner
Quattro PLUS belt
Joined classical banded
(A, B, C, D)
Hi-Power
PowerBand
Optibelt KB
Kraftband with
classical V-belt
Conti-V Multibelt Roex-Joined PluriBand Joined banded
Banded
classical belt
Power Bank
Hy-T Torque
Team Plus
Power King
Combo
Power Scrum
Conventional
Banded
Joined narrow banded
(SPB, SPC, 9J, 15J, 25J/8V)
Super HC
PowerBand
Optibelt KB
Red Power II
Kraftband
with wedge belt
Strongbelt
Super Power
Conti-V Multibelt PluriBand Joined banded
Banded
wedge belt
Vecoband
Fenner
Concord Plus
Power Bank
Hy-T Torque
Team Wedge
Power Ace
Combo
Multi Maxstar
Joined narrow
moulded notch
(3VX, 5VX, XPZ, XPA, XPB)
Quad-PowerII
PowerBand
Optibelt KBX
Kraftband with
moulded
cogged, raw
edge wedge
Hy-T Torque
Team V
Power Ace
Cog Combo
Multi Maxstar
Premium classical banded
(AP, BP, CP - aramid cord)
Predator
Premium narrow banded
(SPBP, SPCP, 8VP - aramid cord)
Predator
Optibelt
Blue Power
Premium joined narrow banded
(SPBP, SPCP, 9JP, 15JP, 8VP -
aramid cord)
Predator
PowerBand
Optibelt
Blue Power
Double V (AA, BB, CC, DD)
Hi-Power
Dubl-V
Optibelt DK Double-V belt
Roex
Double-V
EsaFlex
Double side
V-belt
Double classical
(Hex) belt
Power Hex Hex belt Double V
Premium fractional horse power
(3L, 4L, 5L)
PoweRated
Roex-Garden
V-belts
XDV
Pix Lawn &
Garden
Insta-Power UltraPower AG
Polyurethane V-belt (60)
(3M, 5M, 7M, 11M)
Polyex Optibelt WR
V-belt- angle 60
polyurethane
Neothane Banex Polymax
Joined polyurethane V-belt (60)
(3M-JB, 5M-JB, 7M-JB, 11M-JB)
Polyex JB
Banex
Combo
Multi Polymax
V-ribbed (PH, PJ, PK, PL, PM) Micro-V Optibelt RB Ribbed belt Multirib+E4 Power
Roex
Multi-Rib
PV Ribbed belt
Fenner
Poly Drive
Ribbed belts
Power Rib Poly-V Rib Ace Ribstar
Variable speed Multi-Speed
Optibelt
Super VX
Moulded cogged,
raw edge
variable speed belt
Varispeed
(Varidur, Agridur)
Ro-Vari Varisect Wide V-belt Variveco Power Vari Variable Speed Power Max Variable Speed
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VII. CROSS-REFERENCE LIST: V-BELTS
PTS
Strongbelt
ContiTech Roulunds Megadyne Stomil SKF
Colmant
Cuvelier
Classical banded
(Z, A, B, C, D, E)
Hi-Power
VulcoPower
Optibelt VB
Classical
V-belts
Conti-V
Standard MultiFlex
Roex Classical Oleostatic Classic V-belt
Wrapped
classical belt
Veco 100
Fenner Classic
PB V-Belts
Power Wrap Torque-Flex V
Classical
V-belt
Conventional
Narrow banded
Super HC
VulcoPlus
Optibelt SK
Red Power II
Wedge belt
Super Power
Conti-V
Standard UltraFlex
Roex Narrow SP Kompattex Narrow V-belt
Wrapped
wedge belt
Wrapped
narrow wedge
Veco 200
Fenner PowerPlus
wedgebelt
Power Wrap
Narrow SP
Power Ace
Maxstar wedge
Narrow moulded notch
Super HC MN
Optibelt Super
X-Power
Moulded cogged,
raw edge
wedge belt
Conti-V
Advance FO-Z
Advance FO-Power
Roex RE-X
Roex X
Linea X
Power-Wedge
Cogged
raw edge
wedge belt
Veco GTX
Fenner CRE PLUS
wedge belt
Fenner
Quattro PLUS belt
Power Edge
Torque Flex
Wedge
Hy-T Wedge
Power Ace
Cog
Narrow SPX
Maxstar wedge
supreme
(XPZ/3VX, XPA, XPB/5VX, XPC) Quad-PowerIII
Optibelt Super
X-Power
Advance FO-Power Roex RE-X
Linea X
Power-Wedge
Fenner
Quattro PLUS belt
Joined classical banded
(A, B, C, D)
Hi-Power
PowerBand
Optibelt KB
Kraftband with
classical V-belt
Conti-V Multibelt Roex-Joined PluriBand Joined banded
Banded
classical belt
Power Bank
Hy-T Torque
Team Plus
Power King
Combo
Power Scrum
Conventional
Banded
Joined narrow banded
(SPB, SPC, 9J, 15J, 25J/8V)
Super HC
PowerBand
Optibelt KB
Red Power II
Kraftband
with wedge belt
Strongbelt
Super Power
Conti-V Multibelt PluriBand Joined banded
Banded
wedge belt
Vecoband
Fenner
Concord Plus
Power Bank
Hy-T Torque
Team Wedge
Power Ace
Combo
Multi Maxstar
Joined narrow
moulded notch
(3VX, 5VX, XPZ, XPA, XPB)
Quad-PowerII
PowerBand
Optibelt KBX
Kraftband with
moulded
cogged, raw
edge wedge
Hy-T Torque
Team V
Power Ace
Cog Combo
Multi Maxstar
Premium classical banded
(AP, BP, CP - aramid cord)
Predator
Premium narrow banded
(SPBP, SPCP, 8VP - aramid cord)
Predator
Optibelt
Blue Power
Premium joined narrow banded
(SPBP, SPCP, 9JP, 15JP, 8VP -
aramid cord)
Predator
PowerBand
Optibelt
Blue Power
Double V (AA, BB, CC, DD)
Hi-Power
Dubl-V
Optibelt DK Double-V belt
Roex
Double-V
EsaFlex
Double side
V-belt
Double classical
(Hex) belt
Power Hex Hex belt Double V
Premium fractional horse power
(3L, 4L, 5L)
PoweRated
Roex-Garden
V-belts
XDV
Pix Lawn &
Garden
Insta-Power UltraPower AG
Polyurethane V-belt (60)
(3M, 5M, 7M, 11M)
Polyex Optibelt WR
V-belt- angle 60
polyurethane
Neothane Banex Polymax
Joined polyurethane V-belt (60)
(3M-JB, 5M-JB, 7M-JB, 11M-JB)
Polyex JB
Banex
Combo
Multi Polymax
V-ribbed (PH, PJ, PK, PL, PM) Micro-V Optibelt RB Ribbed belt Multirib+E4 Power
Roex
Multi-Rib
PV Ribbed belt
Fenner
Poly Drive
Ribbed belts
Power Rib Poly-V Rib Ace Ribstar
Variable speed Multi-Speed
Optibelt
Super VX
Moulded cogged,
raw edge
variable speed belt
Varispeed
(Varidur, Agridur)
Ro-Vari Varisect Wide V-belt Variveco Power Vari Variable Speed Power Max Variable Speed
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VIII. CROSS-REFERENCE LIST: SYNCHRONOUS BELTS
The purpose of above cross-reference lists is to give you an indication of possible changeovers to Gates belts.
Gates belts can replace listed competitors' products, however, when replacing Gates belts with listed products,
problems may arise since certain Gates belts give proof of a higher power capacity.
PTS
Strongbelt
ContiTech Megadyne SKF
Colmant
Cuveliers
Trapezoidal
(MXL, XL, L, H, XH, XXH)
PowerGrip
CTB
Optibelt ZR
Timing belt -
inch
Synchrobelt Isoran Timing belt
Veco Synchro
Standard
Fenner Classical X' treme Classical Positive Drive Pd Synchro-Link
Timing Belt G
Timing Belt U
High torque
(3 mm, 5 mm, 8 mm,
14 mm, 20 mm)
PowerGrip
HTD
Optibelt Omega
Optibelt HTD/STD
Strongbelt M
Synchrobelt
(HTD/STD)
RPP HiTD Veco Synchro HTB Fenner HTD X' treme HTD
Hi-Performance Pd
Plus
Synchro-Link STS
Increase power rating
(2 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm,
8 mm, 14 mm)
PowerGrip
GT3
Optibelt Omega HP
Optibelt Omega
FanPower
Strongbelt
Premium
Synchroforce
CXP(III) (HTD/STD)
Synchroforce
Supreme
RPP Plus
Fenner Torque
Drive Plus
SuperTorque Pd
Increase power rating -
improved cord (8 mm, 14 mm)
TransMotion Optibelt Omega HL
Synchroforce
CXA(III) (HTD/STD)
Synchroforce
Extreme
RPP Gold
RPPC Ultimate
Falcon HTC
High performance,
high torque (8 mm, 14 mm)
Poly Chain
GT2
SynchroChain CTD
Ultimate performance,
unbeaten torque (8 mm, 14 mm)
Poly Chain
GT Carbon
Double sided (XL, L, H, 3 mm,
5 mm, 8 mm, 14 mm)
Twin Power
CTB
Twin Power
GT2
Optibelt ZR-D
Optibelt HTD-D
Double Timing
belt - M
SynchroTwin DH
SynchroTwin CXPIII
RPP DD
Isoran DD
Double sided
timing belt
Double sided
HiTD belt
Twin Power
Dual PositiveDrive
Dual Hi-Performance
PD
Synchro-Link
double sided
Open end - rubber Long Length Optibelt Linear
Open-ended
timing belt
SynchroLine Long Length Open-end PD Open-end
Paint and varnish compatible PowerPaint Optibelt Rainbow Synchrocolor MegaPaint
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VIII. CROSS-REFERENCE LIST: SYNCHRONOUS BELTS
PTS
Strongbelt
ContiTech Megadyne SKF
Colmant
Cuveliers
Trapezoidal
(MXL, XL, L, H, XH, XXH)
PowerGrip
CTB
Optibelt ZR
Timing belt -
inch
Synchrobelt Isoran Timing belt
Veco Synchro
Standard
Fenner Classical X' treme Classical Positive Drive Pd Synchro-Link
Timing Belt G
Timing Belt U
High torque
(3 mm, 5 mm, 8 mm,
14 mm, 20 mm)
PowerGrip
HTD
Optibelt Omega
Optibelt HTD/STD
Strongbelt M
Synchrobelt
(HTD/STD)
RPP HiTD Veco Synchro HTB Fenner HTD X' treme HTD
Hi-Performance Pd
Plus
Synchro-Link STS
Increase power rating
(2 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm,
8 mm, 14 mm)
PowerGrip
GT3
Optibelt Omega HP
Optibelt Omega
FanPower
Strongbelt
Premium
Synchroforce
CXP(III) (HTD/STD)
Synchroforce
Supreme
RPP Plus
Fenner Torque
Drive Plus
SuperTorque Pd
Increase power rating -
improved cord (8 mm, 14 mm)
TransMotion Optibelt Omega HL
Synchroforce
CXA(III) (HTD/STD)
Synchroforce
Extreme
RPP Gold
RPPC Ultimate
Falcon HTC
High performance,
high torque (8 mm, 14 mm)
Poly Chain
GT2
SynchroChain CTD
Ultimate performance,
unbeaten torque (8 mm, 14 mm)
Poly Chain
GT Carbon
Double sided (XL, L, H, 3 mm,
5 mm, 8 mm, 14 mm)
Twin Power
CTB
Twin Power
GT2
Optibelt ZR-D
Optibelt HTD-D
Double Timing
belt - M
SynchroTwin DH
SynchroTwin CXPIII
RPP DD
Isoran DD
Double sided
timing belt
Double sided
HiTD belt
Twin Power
Dual PositiveDrive
Dual Hi-Performance
PD
Synchro-Link
double sided
Open end - rubber Long Length Optibelt Linear
Open-ended
timing belt
SynchroLine Long Length Open-end PD Open-end
Paint and varnish compatible PowerPaint Optibelt Rainbow Synchrocolor MegaPaint
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IX. BELT DRIVE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
To provide proper maintenance, you need to
understand the nature of the belt drives in
your plant.
You know the expected belt service life of each drive. And you are aware of the capabilities and limitations of this equipment.
Sometimes, however, it is necessary to give some thought to belt service life, especially on these occasions:
When belt service life is meeting expectations, but you would like to reduce existing maintenance and downtime;
When belt service life is below the expected performance level and the situation must be improved.
1. Upgrading drive performance
A belt drive can sometimes be upgraded to improve
performance. The rst step is to see if simple improvements
can be made at minimal costs. This involves checking the
drive design for adequate capacity.
Here are examples of minor changes that
could improve performance:
increase pulley diameters;
increase the number of belts, or use wider belt;
add vibration dampening to the system;
i mprove guard venti l ati on to reduce operati ng
temperature;
make sure pulley and back idler diameters are above the
minimum recommended diameters;
use premium belts rather than general purpose types;
replace worn pulleys;
keep pulleys properly aligned;
always place idler on span with lowest tension;
re-tension newly installed friction belts after a 4-24 hour
run-in period;
revi ew proper bel t i nstal l ati on and mai ntenance
procedures.
If further improvement is needed, the next step is to upgrade
the drive to a higher performance belt system.
Gates is the recognised industry leader in product innovation
and belt drive technology. New products and applications are
continually made available to Gates customers.
You may have a problem or excessive maintenance costs with
a non-belt drive, such as a gear or chain drive. Your local Gates
representative can ofer you excellent advice as to whether
or not a belt drive could solve the problem and reduce your
maintenance costs.
Your local Gates distributor or representative can help you
upgrade your existing drives and reduce your maintenance
and downtime costs.
2. Improving poor drive performance
If your belt drive is correctly designed, installed and
maintained, it will need very little attention. Occasionally,
however, a drive may be accidentally damaged or knocked
out of adjustment.
Changing operating requirements or environmental conditions
can also create problems. The following troubleshooting
guide is designed to help you identify and correct poor drive
performance problems.
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X. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: V-BELTS
When troubleshooting a drive problem,
your goal is to identify the cause(s) and then
to take appropriate corrective action. The
information in this section will help you put
your drive back in operation.
Start by a description of the problem.
What is wrong?
When did it happen?
How often does it happen?
What is the drive application?
Have the machine operations or output changed?
What kind(s) of belts are you using?
What are your expectations for belt performance in this
application?
Using the lists on these pages, check the problems you
observe. Then move to the problem/cause/solution table
on pages 34 - 40.
1. Problems on V-belt drives
Unusual vibration
Belts fapping
Excessive vibration in drive system
Banded (joined) belt problems
Tie-band separation
Top of tie-band frayed, worn or damaged
PowerBand comes of drive
One or more ribs run outside of pulley
Problems with pulleys
Broken or damaged pulley
Severe, rapid groove wear
Problems with drive components
Bent or broken shafts
Damaged guard
Hot bearings
Belt overtensioned
Pulleys too small
Poor bearing condition
Pulleys too far out on shaft
Belt slippage
Performance problems
Incorrect driveN speeds
Premature belt failure
Broken belt(s)
Belt(s) fail(s) to carry load (slip), without visible reason
Edge cord failure
Belt delamination or undercord separation
Severe or abnormal belt wear
Wear on belt top surface
Wear on belt top corners
Wear on belt sidewalls
Wear on belt bottom corners
Wear on belt bottom surface
Undercord cracking
Burn or hardening on bottom or sidewall
Extensive hardening of belt exterior
Belt surface faking, sticky or swollen
V-belts turn over or come o drive
Single belt
One or more belts in a set
Joined or banded belts
Belt stretches beyond available takeup
Single belt
Multiple belts stretch unequally
All belts stretch equally
Belt noise
Squeal or chirp
Slapping noise
Rubbing sound
Grinding sound
Unusually loud drive
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2. Problem/cause/solution table
SOLUTION PROBABLE CAUSE SYMPTOMS
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L
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Broken belt(s) 1. Underdesigned drive 1. Redesign using Gates Drive
Design Manual (E2/20070).
2. Belt rolled or prised onto pulley 2. Use drive takeup when installing.
3. Object falling into drive 3. Provide adequate guard or drive
protection.
4. Severe shock load 4. Redesign to accomodate shock load.
Belt fails to carry load (slip); 1. Underdesigned drive 1. Redesign using Gates Drive
no visible reason Design Manual (E2/20070).
2. Damaged tensile member 2. Follow correct installation procedure.
3. Worn pulley grooves 3. Check for groove wear,
replace as needed.
4. Centre distance movement 4. Check drive for centre distance
movement during operation.
Edge cord failure 1. Pulley misalignment 1. Check and correct alignment.
2. Damaged tensile member 2. Follow installation procedure.
Belt delamination or undercord 1. Pulleys too small 1. Check drive design, replace with
separation larger pulleys.
2. Back idler too small 2. Increase back idler to acceptable
diameter.
Wear on belt top surface 1. Rubbing against guard 1. Replace or repair guard.
2. Idler malfunction 2. Replace idler.
Wear on belt top corners 1. Belt-to-pulley t incorrect 1. Use correct belt-to-pulley
(belt too small for groove) combination.
Wear on belt sidewalls 1. Belt slip 1. Retension until slipping stops.
2. Misalignment 2. Realign pulleys.
3. Worn pulleys 3. Replace pulleys.
4. Incorrect belt 4. Replace with correct belt size.
Wear on belt bottom corners 1. Belt-to-pulley t incorrect 1. Use correct belt-to-pulley
combination.
Wear on belt bottom surface 1. Belt bottoming on pulley groove 1. Use correct belt/pulley match.
3. Debris in pulleys 3. Clean pulleys.
Undercord cracking 1. Pulley diameter too small 1. Use larger diameter pulleys.
2. Belt slip 2. Retension.
3. Back idler too small 3. Use larger diameter back idler.
4. Improper storage 4. Do not coil belt too tightly, kink or
bend. Avoid heat and direct sunlight.
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L
T
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T
U
R
N

O
V
E
R

O
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C
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M
E

O
F
F

D
R
I
V
E
B
E
L
T

S
T
R
E
T
C
H
E
S

B
E
Y
O
N
D

A
V
A
I
L
A
B
L
E

T
A
K
E
U
P
S
E
V
E
R
E

O
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A
B
N
O
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M
A
L

B
E
L
T

W
E
A
R
B
E
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Burn or hardening on bottom or 1. Belt slip 1. Retension until slipping stops.
sidewall 2. Worn pulleys 2. Replace pulleys.
3. Underdesigned drive 3. Redesign using Gates Drive
4. Shaft movement 4. Check for centre distance changes.
Extensive hardening of belt exterior 1. Hot drive environment 1. Improve ventilation to drive.
Belt surface faking, sticky or swollen 1. Oil or chemical contamination 1. Do not use belt dressing. Eliminate
sources of oil, grease or chemical
contamination.
Involves single or multiple belts 1. Shock loading or vibration 1. Check drive design. Use Gates
PowerBand belts.
2. Foreign material in grooves 2. Shield grooves and drive.
3. Misaligned pulleys 3. Realign pulleys.
4. Worn pulley grooves 4. Replace pulleys.
5. Damaged tensile member 5. Use correct installation and belt
storage procedure.
6. Incorrectly placed fat idler pulley 6. Carefully place fat idler on slack
side of drive as close as possible to
driveR pulleys.
7. Mismatched belt set 7. Replace with new set of matched
belts. Do not mix old and new belts.
8. Poor drive design 8. Check for centre distance stability
and vibration dampening.
Multiple belts stretch unequally 1. Misaligned drive 1. Realign and retension drive.
2. Debris in pulleys 2. Clean pulleys.
3. Broken tensile member or cord 3. Replace all belts, install properly.
damaged
4. Mismatched belt set 4. Install matched belt set.
Single belt, or where all belts 1. Insufcient takeup allowance 1. Check takeup. Use allowance
stretch evenly specied in Gates Drive
2. Grossly overloaded or underdesigned 2. Redesign drive.
drive
3. Broken tensile members 3. Replace belt, install properly.
Squeal or chirp 1. Belt slip 1. Retension.
2. Contamination 2. Clean belts and pulleys.
Slapping noise 1. Loose belts 1. Retension.
2. Mismatched set 2. Install matched belt set.
3. Misalignment 3. Realign pulleys so all belts share load
equally.
Rubbing sound 1. Guard interference 1. Repair, replace or redesign guard.
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U
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U
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Grinding sound 1. Damaged bearings 1. Replace, align and lubricate.
Unusually loud drive 1. Incorrect belt 1. Use correct belt size. Use correct
belt tooth prole for pulleys on
synchronous drive.
3. Debris in pulleys 3. Clean pulleys, improve shielding,
remove rust, paint or dirt from
grooves.
Belts apping 1. Belts undertensioned 1. Retension.
2. Mismatched belts 2. Install new matched set.
3. Pulley misalignment 3. Align pulleys.
Excessive vibration in drive system 1. Incorrect belt 1. Use correct belt section in
pulley.
2. Poor machine or equipment design 2. Check structure and brackets for
adequate strength.
3. Pulley out of round 3. Replace pulley.
4. Loose drive components 4. Check machine components and
guards, motor mounts, motor pads,
bushings, brackets and framework for
stability, adequate design strength,
proper maintenance and proper
installation.
Tie-band separation 1. Worn pulleys 1. Replace pulleys.
2. Improper groove spacing 2. Use standard groove pulleys.
Top of tie-band frayed, worn 1. Interference with guard 1. Check guard.
or damaged 2. Back idler malfunction or damaged 2. Repair or replace back idler.
PowerBand comes of drive 1. Debris in pulleys 1. Clean grooves. Use single belts to
prevent debris from being trapped in
grooves.
One or more ribs run outside of pulley 1. Misalignment 1. Realign drive.
2. Undertensioned 2. Retension.
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Bent or broken shaft 1. Extreme belt overtension 1. Retension.
2. Overdesigned drive* 2. Check drive design, may need to use
smaller or fewer belts.
3. Accidental damage 3. Redesign drive guard.
4. Machine design error 4. Check machine design.
Damaged guard 1. Accidental damage or poor 1. Repair, redesign for durability.
guard design
Broken or damaged pulley 1. Incorrect pulley installation 1. Do not tighten bushing bolts beyond
recommended torque values.
2. Foreign objects falling into drive 2. Use adequate drive guard.
3. Excessive rim speeds 3. Keep pulley rim speeds below
maximum recommended values.
4. Incorrect belt installation 4. Do not prise belts onto pulleys.
Severe, rapid groove wear 1. Excessive belt tension 1. Retension, check drive design.
2. Sand, debris or contamination 2. Clean and shield drive as well as
possible.
Belt overtensioned 1. Worn grooves - belts bottoming and 1. Replace pulleys, tension drive
will not transmit power until properly.
overtensioned*
2. Improper tension 2. Retension.
Pulleys too small 1. Motor manufacturers pulley diameter 1. Redesign using Gates Drive
recommendation not followed Design Manual (E2/20070).
Poor bearing condition 1. Bearing underdesigned 1. Check bearing design.
2. Bearing not properly maintained 2. Align and lubricate bearing.
Pulleys too far out on shaft 1. Error or obstruction problem 1. Place pulleys as close as possible to
bearings. Remove obstructions.
Belt slippage 1. Drive undertensioned 1. Retension.
* Using too many belts, or belts that are too large, can severely stress motor or driveN shafts. This can happen when
load requirements are reduced on a drive, but the belts are not redesigned accordingly. This can also happen when
a drive is greatly overdesigned. Forces created from belt tensioning are too great for the shafts.
P
E
R
F
O
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M
A
N
C
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for desired speed ratio.
2. Belt slip 2. Retension drive.
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Unusual noise 1. Misaligned drive 1. Correct alignment.
2. Too low or high tension 2. Adjust to recommended value.
3. Back idler 3. Use inside idler.
4. Worn pulley 4. Replace pulley.
5. Bent guide fange 5. Replace guide fange.
6. Belt speed too high 6. Redesign drive.
7. Incorrect belt profle for pulley 7. Use proper belt/pulley
(i.e. HTD, GT, etc) combination.
8. Subminimal diameter 8. Redesign drive using larger
diameters.
9. Excess load 9. Redesign drive for increased
capacity.
Tension loss 1. Weak support structure 1. Reinforce structure.
2. Excessive pulley wear 2. Use other pulley material.
3. Fixed (non-adjustable) centres 3. Use inside idler for belt adjustment.
4. Excessive debris 4. Remove debris, check guard.
5. Excessive load 5. Redesign drive for increased
capacity.
diameters.
7. Belt, pulley or shafts running too hot 7. Check for conductive heat transfer
from prime mover.
8. Unusual belt degradation 8. Reduce ambient drive temperature
to +85C (185F) maximum.
XI. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: SYNCHRONOUS BELTS
1. Problems on synchronous belt drives
Belt problems
Unusual noise
Tension loss
Excessive belt edge wear
Tensile break
Belt cracking
Premature tooth wear
Tooth shear
Pulley problems
Flange failure
Unusual pulley wear
Performance problems
Belt tracking problems
Excessive temperature:
bearings, housings, shafts, etc.
Shafts out of synchronisation
Vibration
Incorrect driveN speeds
2. Problem/cause/solution table
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Excessive belt edge wear 1. Damage due to handling 1. Follow proper handling instructions.
2. Flange damage 2. Repair fange or replace pulley.
3. Belt too wide 3. Use proper width pulley.
4. Belt tension too low 4. Adjust tension to recommended
value.
5. Rough fange surface fnish 5. Replace or repair fange (to eliminate
abrasive surface).
6. Improper tracking 6. Correct alignment.
7. Belt hitting drive guard or bracketry 7. Remove obstruction or use inside
idler.
Tensile break 1. Excessive shock load 1. Redesign drive for increased
capacity.
diameters.
3. Improper belt handling and storage 3. Follow proper handling and storage
prior to installation procedures.
4. Debris or foreign object in drive 4. Remove object and check guard.
5. Extreme pulley run-out 5. Replace pulley.
Belt cracking 1. Subminimal diameter 1. Redesign drive using larger diameter.
2. Back idler 2. Use inside idler or increase diameter
of back idler.
3. Extreme low temperature at start-up 3. Pre-heat drive environment.
4. Extended exposure to harsh chemicals 4. Protect drive.
5. Cocked bushing/pulley assembly 5. Install bushing as per instructions.
Premature tooth wear 1. Too low or too high belt tension 1. Adjust to recommended value.
2. Belt running partly of unfanged 2. Correct alignment.
pulley
3. Misaligned drive 3. Correct alignment.
4. Incorrect belt profle for pulley 4. Use proper belt/pulley
(i.e. HTD, GT, etc) combination.
6. Rough pulley teeth 6. Replace pulley.
7. Damaged pulley 7. Replace pulley.
8. Pulley not to dimensional specifcation 8. Replace pulley.
9. Belt hitting drive bracketry or other 9. Remove obstruction or use idler.
structure
10. Excessive load 10. Redesign drive for increased
capacity.
11. Insucient hardness of pulley 11. Use a more wear-resistant pulley.
material
13. Cocked bushing/pulley assembly 13. Install bushings as per instructions.
Tooth shear 1. Excessive shock loads 1. Redesign drive for increased
capacity.
2. Less than 6 teeth in mesh 2. Redesign drive.
3. Extreme pulley run-out 3. Replace pulley.
5. Back idler 5. Use inside idler.
6. Incorrect belt profle for pulley 6. Use proper belt/pulley combination.
(i.e. HTD, GT, etc)
8. Belt undertensioned 8. Adjust tension to recommended value.
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What to do when all else fails
We have made every eort to cover all of the common drive problems that you may encounter. However, if the problem
still exists after all your troubleshooting eforts have been exhausted, contact your Gates distributor. If he cannot solve
the problem for you, he will put you in touch with a Gates representative. Expert help is always available to you.
Flange failure 1. Belt forcing fange of 1. Correct alignment or properly secure
ange to pulley.
Unusual pulley wear 1. Pulley has too little wear resistance 1. Use alternative pulley material.
(e.g. plastic, soft metals, aluminium)
4. Excessive load 4. Redesign drive for increased capacity.
5. Too low or too high belt tension 5. Adjust tension to recommended value.
(i.e. HTD, GT, etc)
Belt tracking problems 1. Belt running partly of unfanged 1. Correct alignment.
pulley
2. Centres exceed 8 times small pulley 2. Correct parallel alignment to set belt
diameter and both pulleys are fanged to track on both pulleys.
3. Excessive belt edge wear 3. Correct alignment.
Excessive temperature: belt, bearings, 1. Misaligned drive 1. Correct alignment.
housings or shafts, etc. 2. Too low or too high belt tension 2. Adjust tension to recommended value.
(i.e. HTD, GT, etc)
Shafts out of synchronisation 1. Design error 1. Use correct pulley sizes.
2. Incorrect belt 2. Use correct belt with correct tooth
prole for grooves.
Vibration 1. Incorrect belt profle for pulley 1. Use proper belt/pulley.
combination (i.e. HTD, GT, etc)
2. Too low or too high belt tension 2. Adjust tension to recommended value.
3. Bushing or key loose 3. Check and reinstall as per
instructions.
Incorrect driveN speeds 1. Design error 1. Redesign drive.
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XII. TROUBLESHOOTING METHODS AND TOOLS
To determine the cause of a drive problem,
you can rely on a range of tools from
the surprisingly simple to the technical -
some of which are available from Gates.
An overview of the possibilities.
1. Eyes, ears, nose and hands
Observing the drive while in operation or at rest may indicate
problem areas. Can you see anything unusual about the way
the belt travels around the drive? Do you smell warm rubber?
Is the drive frame fexing under load? Do you hear chirping,
squealing or grinding noises? Is there an accumulation of
fabric dust under the drive which may interfere with the
belts?
Once the drive is shut down, you can use your hands. Your
hand can tolerate up to about 45C (113F), the maximum
temperature at which a properly maintained belt should
operate. If you cannot touch the belt after operation, this
could indicate a problem which causes heat buildup.
Feel the pulley grooves. They should be smooth, free of nicks
and debris. Inspect the belt for unusal wear patterns, signs of
burning or cracking.
2. Squirt bottle with soapy water
When a belt drive is excessively noisy, the belt is often
incorrectly blamed. With V- or Micro-V belt drives, spray the
belt with soapy water while the drive is running. If the noise
goes away or decreases, the belt is part of the problem. If
you still hear the same noise, the problem is likely to be due
to other drive components.
3. Ball of string
Variation in drive centre distance, often caused by a weak
supporting structure, can cause problems from vibration to
short belt life. To determine if centre distance variation exists,
turn o the drive and tightly tie a piece of string from the
driveR to the driveN shaft.
Start up the drive and note if the string stretches almost to
the point of breaking, or goes slack. If either is the case, the
problem could be centre distance variation. It is particularly
important you observe the string at the moment of start-up,
when the loads are highest.
String can also be used to check pulley alignment.
4. Belt and sheave gauge
If you suspect a belt-to-pulley groove mismatch in a
V-belt drive, belt and sheave gauges can be used to check
dimensions. These are also handy for identifying a belt section
for replacements, and for checking pulley grooves for wear.
Available from Gates.
5. Long straight edge
6. MRO engineering tool bag
Nearly 100 years of
continuous research
enables us to oer
unique experience
i n sol vi ng dr i ve
system problems.
Gat es t echni cal
t eams have t he
expertise to develop
While V-belts can be somewhat forgiving of misalignment,
this condition can still afect V-belt performance. Even slight
misalignment can cause major problems on a synchronous
drive.
Use a long straight edge to quickly check drive alignment.
Simply lay the straight edge across the pulley faces and note
the points of contact (or lack of contact). Remember to check
whether pulleys are identical before starting.
the right drive system solution for any problem. And not
unimportant they use a set of handy and practical tools to
conduct drive analysis.
Gates oers you this complete set of specialised tools gathered
together in one bag, the Gates MRO engineering tool bag.
To facilitate belt drive inspection and maintenance of your
machinery, you simply need to have the right tool at hand.
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XII. TROUBLESHOOTING METHODS AND TOOLS
Analytical tools
Strobe light
You cannot al ways see what i s
happening to a drive while it is in
operation. The strobe light allows
you to stop the action to get a better
idea of the dynamic forces aecting
the drive. This instrument is best used
after initial diagnosis of the problem
because it helps pinpoint the cause. It will help you identify
such things as single or dual mode belt span vibration and
frame fexure. It is also used to measure and check rotation
and vibration movements and to facilitate the measurement
of very small objects or hard-to-access places. (Note: this tool
is available from Gates.)
Infra-red thermometer
While your hands can be the frst check
for belt temperature problems, the infra-
red thermometer allows you to measure
belt temperatures more accurately. The
device collects the infra-red energy
radiated by the belt and transforms it into
a temperature value. It ofers quick and
reliable surface temperature readings
without contact.
(Note: this tool is available from Gates.)
Laser alignment device
LASER AT-1 identifes parallel as well
as angular misalignment between
the pulleys and is suitable for pulley
diameters of 60 mm and larger.
Mounted in a few seconds, the laser
line projected on the targets allows
you to quickly ascertain and correct misalignment. It
can be used on both horizontally and vertically mounted
machines.
(Note: this tool is available from Gates.)
Sound level meter
This A/C rated instrument allows you to quickly
and accurately measure the noise level your drive
produces in dB. It distinguishes noises ranging
from 30 dB to 130 dB.
(Note: this tool is only available when buying
the Gates MRO tool bag and cannot be bought
separately.)
Digital multimeter
If belts are failing prematurely, it is possible the driveN load
was underestimated when the drive was designed. Use the
digital multimeter to check the actual load being
delivered by an electric motor. The clamp-on
style allows you to do this safely, without baring
wires or worrying about electrical connections.
This tool can also be used to troubleshoot
vibration problems if they are caused by
electrical sources such as arcing switches, power
surges or electrical connections.
separately.)
3 Tension meters
Improper belt tension, either too high or
too low, can cause belt drive problems.
Although the experienced thumb will suit
ordinary V-belt drives, Gates recommends the use
of the tension gauge for critical drives. Several
tension meter types are available. The pencil
type suits most situations. To facilitate tension
measuring, Gates has developed two tension
testers. The single tension tester measures
defection force of up to 12 kg and the double
tension tester measures deection force of up
to 30 kg.
Gates also supplies the 507C sonic tension
meter working with sound waves. The prime
advantage of this device is complete reliability
and hence repeatability of measurement. The
507C sonic tension meter ensures simple and
extremely accurate tension measurement by
analysing sound waves from the belt through
the sensor. It processes the input signals and
displays the accurate tension measurement
digitally.
Consult your Gates representative for suitability of the tension
meter for dierent belt product lines.
Also consult pages 7 to 8 for more information.
(Note: all tension meters are available from Gates.)
Digital caliper
By means of this device you can determine
pulley, belt and other components dimensions,
ranging from 0.01 mm to 150 mm.
separately.)
Support tools
Flashlight
2 diferent screwdriver sets
Eye protector
Length gauge
Multitool
Inspection mirror
Ear protector
Overall
Digital camera
(Note: these tools are only available when buying the Gates
MRO tool bag and cannot be bought separately.)
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XIII. BELT STORAGE
1. General guidelines
Store your belts in a cool and dry environment with no direct
sunlight. When stacked on shelves, the stacks should be small
enough to prevent distortion of the bottom belts. When
stored in containers, the container size should be sufciently
limited for the same reason.
Caution:
Do not store belts on foors unless a suitable container is
provided. They may be exposed to waterleaks or moisture
or be damaged due to trac.
Do not store belts near windows (sunlight / moisture).
Do not store belts near radiators or heaters or in the air fow
from heating devices.
Do not store belts in the vicinity of transformers, electric
motors, or other electric devices that may generate ozone.
Avoid areas where evaporating solvents or other chemicals
are present in the atmosphere.
Do not store belts in a confguration that would result in
bend diameters less than the minimum recommended
pulley diameter for normal bends and less than 1.2
times the minimum recommended diameters for reverse
bends (consult section XIV for minimum recommended
diameters).
2. Methods of storage
2.1 V-belts
V-belts are often stored on pegs. Very long belts should
be stored on sufficiently large pins (of not less than the
minimum bend diameter), or crescent-shaped saddles,
to prevent their weight from causing distortion. Long
V-belts may be coiled in loops for easy distortion-free
storage.
2.2 Joined V-belts and multi-ribbed belts
Like V-belts, these belts may be stored on pins or saddles with
precaution to avoid distortion. However, belts of this type
up to approx. 3000 mm are normally shipped in a nested
conguration, and it is necessary that especially joined V-belts
be stored in a naturally relaxed form, and only nested or rolled
up for transportation.
2.3 Synchronous belts
For synchronous belts, nests are formed by laying a belt on its
side on a at surface and placing as many belts inside the rst
belt as possible without undue force. When tight, the nests
can be stacked without damage. Belts over approx. 3000 mm
may be rolled up and tied for shipment. These rolls may be
stacked for easy storage. Avoid small bend radii by inserting
card tubes in the packaging.
Under favourable storage conditions,
good quality belts retain their initial
serviceability and dimensions. Conversely,
unfavourable conditions can adversely
aect performance and cause dimensional
changes.
2.4 Variable speed belts
These belts are more sensitive to distortion than most other
belts. Hanging them from pins or racks is not recommended.
These belts should be stored on shelves. Variable speed belts
are often shipped in sleeves slipped over the belt. They
should be stored on shelves in these sleeves. If they are
shipped nested, untie the nests and store them in a relaxed
position.
3. Eects of storage
The quality of belts has not been found to change signifcantly
within 8 years of proper storage at temperatures up to 30C
(86F) and relative humidity below 70%. Also there must be
no exposure to direct sunlight. Ideal storage conditions are
between 5C (41F) and 30C (86F).
If storage temperature is in excess of 30C (86F), the
storage time will be reduced and belt service levels could be
signicantly reduced also. Under no circumstances should
storage temperatures above 46C (115F) be reached.
With a significant increase in humidity, it is possible for
fungus or mildew to form on stored belts. This does not
appear to cause serious belt damage but should be avoided
if possible.
Equipment using belts is sometimes stored or left idle for
longer periods (6 months or more). It is recommended that
the tension on the belts be relaxed during such periods.
Equipment storage conditions should be consistent with the
guidelines for belt storage. If this is impossible, remove the
belts and store them separately.
Maximum number of coils for V-belts
Belt cross section
Belt length
(mm)
Coils Loops
Z, SPZ, A, SPA, B, SPB,
3L, 4L, 5L
<1500 0 1
1500-3000 1 3
3000-4600 2 5
>4600 3 7
C, SPC
<1900 0 1
1900-3700 1 3
3700-6000 2 5
>6000 3 7
D
<3000 0 1
3000-6100 1 3
6100-8400 2 5
8400-10600 3 7
>10600 4 9
8V
<4600 0 1
4600-6900 1 3
6900-9900 2 5
9900-12200 3 7
>12200 4 9
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SPB-PB
XPB
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SPC-PB
XPC
D**
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E**
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XIV. TECHNICAL DATA

Groove dimension nomenclature for V-belts
V-BELTS
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Table 1
Groove dimensions and tolerances according to ISO 4183, DIN 2211 and DIN 2217 engineering
standards
Tolerances on datum diameters can be calculated by applying the tolerance (+ 1.6 /- 0%) to the nominal value of the datum diameter in mm.
* These tolerances have to be taken into account when aligning the pulleys.
** According to DIN 2217.
*** According to DIN 2211 and ISO 4183.
Belt Datum Datum Groove go d e f* b
section width diameter angle
lp
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
8.5 63 to 80 34 1 9.72 11 (+0.25/-0) 12 0.30 8 0.6 2
> 80 38 1 9.88 11 (+0.25/-0) 12 0.30 8 0.6 2
11 90 to 118 34 1 12.68 13.75 (+0.25/-0) 15 0.30 10 0.6 2.75
> 118 38 1 12.89 13.75 (+0.25/-0) 15 0.30 10 0.6 2.75

14 140 to 190 34 1 16.14 17.5 (+0.25/-0) 19 0.40 12.5 0.8 3.5
> 190 38 1 16.41 17.5 (+0.25/-0) 19 0.40 12.5 0.8 3.5
19 224 to 315 34 1/2 21.94 24 (+0.25/-0) 25.5 0.50 17 1.0 4.8
> 315 38 1/2 22.31 24 (+0.25/-0) 25.5 0.50 17 1.0 4.8
27 355 to 500 36 1/2 32 28 (min.) 37 0.60 24 (2) 8.1
> 500 38 1/2 32 28 (min.) 37 0.60 24 (2) 8.1
32 500 to 630 36 1/2 40 33 (min.) 44.5 0.70 29 (2) 12
> 630 38 1/2 40 33 (min.) 44.5 0.70 29 (2) 12
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Table 3
Groove dimensions and tolerances for Super HC PowerBand according to ISO 5290 engineering
standards
* Summation of the deviations from e for all grooves in any pulley shall not exceed 0.5 mm for 9J and 15J, 0.8 mm for 25J.
Table 2
Groove dimensions and tolerances for Hi-Power PowerBand according to RMA engineering
standards
* Summation of the deviations from e for all grooves in any pulley shall not exceed 1.2 mm.
Belt Eective Groove go d e* f
section diameter angle
mm mm mm mm mm
1/2 0.79 0.60
A - PowerBand < 140 34 12.55 0.13 12.45 15.88 9.53 (+1.78/-0)
> 140 38 12.80 0.13 12.45 15.88 9.53 (+1.78/-0)
B - PowerBand < 180 34 16.18 0.13 14.73 19.05 12.70 (+3.80/-0)
> 180 38 16.51 0.13 14.73 19.05 12.70 (+3.80/-0)
< 200 34 22.33 0.18 19.81 25.40 17.48 (+3.80/-0)
C - PowerBand 200 to 315 36 22.53 0.18 19.81 25.40 17.48 (+3.80/-0)
> 315 38 22.73 0.18 19.81 25.40 17.48 (+3.80/-0)
< 355 34 31.98 0.18 26.67 36.53 22.23 (+6.35/-0)
D - PowerBand 355 to 450 36 32.28 0.18 26.67 36.53 22.23 (+6.35/-0)
> 450 38 32.59 0.18 26.67 36.53 22.23 (+6.35/-0)
Belt Eective Groove go d e* f
section diameter angle
mm mm mm mm mm
1/4 0.13 (+ 0.25/-0) 0.40
< 90 36 8.9 8.9 10.3 9 (+2.4/-0)
9J 90 to 150 38 8.9 8.9 10.3 9 (+2.4/-0)
PowerBand 151 to 300 40 8.9 8.9 10.3 9 (+2.4/-0)
> 300 42 8.9 8.9 10.3 9 (+2.4/-0)
15J < 250 38 15.2 15.2 17.5 13 (+3.2/-0)
PowerBand 250 to 400 40 15.2 15.2 17.5 13 (+3.2/-0)
> 400 42 15.2 15.2 17.5 13 (+3.2/-0)
25J < 400 38 25.4 25.4 28.6 19 (+6.3/-0)
PowerBand 400 to 560 40 25.4 25.4 28.6 19 (+6.3/-0)
> 560 42 25.4 25.4 28.6 19 (+6.3/-0)
Table 4
Groove dimensions and tolerances for Super HC PowerBand according to RMA engineering
standards
XIV. TECHNICAL DATA
Belt Datum Eective Groove go d e* f b
section width diameter angle mm
mm mm mm (minimum) mm mm mm
1/4 0.13 0.40
3V/3VX < 90 36 8.89 8.6 10.32 8.73 (+2.4/-0) 0.65
and 90 to 150 38 8.89 8.6 10.32 8.73 (+2.4/-0) 0.65
PowerBand 8.45 151 to 300 40 8.89 8.6 10.32 8.73 (+2.4/-0) 0.65
> 300 42 8.89 8.6 10.32 8.73 (+2.4/-0) 0.65
5V/5VX < 250 38 15.24 15.0 17.46 12.70 (+3.2/-0) 1.25
and 14.40 250 to 400 40 15.24 15.0 17.46 12.70 (+3.2/-0) 1.25
PowerBand > 400 42 15.24 15.0 17.46 12.70 (+3.2/-0) 1.25
8V/8VK < 400 38 25.4 25.1 28.58 19.05 (+6.3/-0) 2.54
and 23.65 400 to 560 40 25.4 25.1 28.58 19.05 (+6.3/-0) 2.54
PowerBand > 560 42 25.4 25.1 28.58 19.05 (+6.3/-0) 2.54
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Z
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The groove bottom design may not exceed the indicated Ri value
(depending on pulley manufacture).
Groove dimension
Detail Z: Groove bottom Detail Y: Groove top
The design of the groove top may not exceed indicated minimum
and maximum values (depending on pulley manufacture).
Table 5
Groove dimensions and tolerances for Micro-V according to DIN 7867 and ISO 9981 engineering
standards
Groove dimension nomenclature for Micro-V belts
XIV. TECHNICAL DATA
MICRO-V BELTS
Belt Groove e* Ri Ra f
section angle mm mm mm mm
max. min. min.
PJ 40 1/2 2.34 0.03 0.40 0.20 1.8
PK 40 1/2 3.56 0.05 0.50 0.25 2.5
PL 40 1/2 4.70 0.05 0.40 0.40 3.3
PM 40 1/2 9.40 0.08 0.75 0.75 6.4
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Table 6
Groove dimensions and tolerances for Polyex JB
NOTES:
1. The sides of the groove shall not exceed 3 micron (RMS) roughness.
2. The summation of the deviations from e for all grooves in any pulley shall not exceed 0.30 mm.
3. The tolerance on the outside diameter is:
0.13 mm for pulleys with 26 mm through 125 mm outside diameter
1.27 mm for pulleys with 501 mm outside diameter and more.
4. Radial run-out shall not exceed 0.13 mm TIR* for outside diameters up through 250 mm.
Add 0.01 mm TIR* per 25 mm of outside diameter more than 250 mm.
5. Axial run-out shall not exceed 0.03 mm TIR* per 25 mm of outside diameter for diameters up through 500 mm.
Add 0.01 mm TIR* per 25 mm of outside diameter for diameters more than 500 mm.
* TIR: Total Indicator Reading.
** Groove depth to bottom of straight-sidewall portion groove; i.e. tangent point of d and r dimensions.
Groove dimension nomenclature for Polyex JB belts
POLYFLEX JB BELTS
XIV. TECHNICAL DATA
** Groove depth to bottom of straight-sidewall portion groove; i.e. tangent point
of d and r dimensions.
Outside
diameter
Bore axis
Remove sharp burrs
Datum
diameter
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Groove Outside Groove go d** e f r 2K D 2b
designation diameter angle
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
1/4 0.05 mm 0.13/-0.5 min. max. 0.15 0.2
3M 17-23 60 2.80 3.00 3.35 2.23 0.3 4.15 3.00 1.9
> 23 62 2.80 3.00 3.35 2.23 0.3 4.16 3.00 1.9
5M 26-32 60 4.50 3.28 5.30 3.45 0.4 5.71 4.50 3.3
33-97 62 4.50 3.15 5.30 3.45 0.4 5.75 4.50 3.3
> 97 64 4.50 3.05 5.30 3.45 0.4 5.79 4.50 3.3
7M 42-76 60 7.10 5.28 8.50 5.65 0.6 10.20 7.50 4.5
> 76 62 7.10 5.08 8.50 5.65 0.6 10.25 7.50 4.5
11M 67-117 60 11.20 8.51 13.20 8.60 0.8 15.10 11.50 5.4
> 117 62 11.20 8.20 13.20 8.60 0.8 15.19 11.50 5.4
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XIV. TECHNICAL DATA
Pulley bore/face diameter tolerance specications
Gates recommends that pulleys are precision made to close tolerances. Inaccurate manufacture or reboring may result in poor
drive performance. Permissible tolerances for bore and for outside diameter are shown in the tables on this page. Working
surface should be free from surface defects and be to 3.2 m or better.
Pulley tolerance band
Pitch U.R.D.
(mm)
2 mm 0.20
3 mm 0.32
5 mm 0.53
8 mm 0.89
14 mm 1.65
20 mm 2.54
A: Concentric measurement
B: Perpendicular measurement
A
B
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0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
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5
0.05
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5
0
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0
5 0
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0
5
0
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5
* 8M and 14M HTD pulleys are suitable for PowerGrip GT3 belts.
Helix angle
Grooves should be parallel to the axis of the bore within 0.01 mm per 10 mm.
Draft
The maximum permissible draft is 0.01 mm per 10 mm of face width, but it must not exceed the outside
diameter tolerance.
Eccentricity
Allowable amount from pulley bore to outside diameter is shown below.
Parallelism
Bore of pulley to be perpendicular to vertical faces of pulley within 0.01 mm per 10 mm of radius with a maximum
of 0.51 mm T.I.R.
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
POLY CHAIN GT, POWERGRIP GT AND POWERGRIP HTD BELTS
Outside diameter
mm
Total eccentricity
Up to 203 0.1
Over 203 0.005 per 10 mm of diameter (may not
exceed the tolerance on face diameter)
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Table 7
Recommended maximum outside diameters for cast-iron pulleys
Table 8
Standard electric motors
Table No. 8 shows an overview on standard electric motors according to DIN 42672, Part 1, and DIN 42673, Part 1. Per size
diferent motor types are available. The summary overview includes information on maximum acceptable bearing loads. These
values are very generic and refer to standard radial contact groove ball bearings. Purpose of the minimum pulley diameter
recommendations is to prevent the use of too small pulleys, which can lead to shaft or bearing damage because the belt pull
goes up as the pulley diameter goes down.
As the specic electric motor design can vary per manufacturer, this overview table is meant for general orientation only.
Consult the motor manufacturer.
Standard Power at 50 Hz Shaft Maximum Recommended
E-motor kW diameter acceptable minimum
size mm bearing V-pulley
load diameter
N mm
3000 rpm 1500 rpm 1000 rpm 750 rpm (Nominal (Datum
value) diameter)
80 0.75/1.1 0.55/0.75 0.37/0.55 - 19 710 63
90S 1.5 1.1 0.75 - 24 940 71
90L 2.2 1.5 1.1 - 24 940 71
100L 3.0 2.2/3.0 1.5 0.75/1.1 28 1200 90
112M 4.0 4.0 2.2 1.5 28 1220 90
132S 5.5/7.5 5.5 3.0 2.2 38 1720 112
132M - 7.5 4.0/5.5 3.0 38 1720 112
160M 11.0/15.0 11.0 7.5 4.0/5.5 42 2400 125
160L 18.5/22.0 15.0/18.5 11.0 7.5 42/48 2400 125
180M 22.0/30.0 18.5/22.0 15.0 11.0 48/55 2800 140
180L 37.0 22.0/30.0 15.0/18.5 11.0/15.0 48/55 2800 140
200M 45.0 37.0 22.0 18.5 60 3650 160
200L 30/37/55 30.0/45.0 18.5/22/30 15.0/22.0 55/60 3650 160
225M 45.0 45.0/55.0 30.0/37.0 22.0/30.0 55/60/65 3950 180
225S - 37.0 - 18.5 60 3950 180
250M 55.0 45.0/55.0 30.0/37.0 22.0/30.0 60/65 4850 200
Maximum shaft Maximum allowable
speed pulley diameter
rpm mm inch
500 1260 49.60
750 840 33.07
1000 630 24.80
1250 504 19.84
1500 420 16.53
1750 360 14.17
2000 315 12.40
2500 252 9.92
3000 210 8.27
4000 157 6.18
5000 126 4.96
6000 105 4.13
8000 79 3.11
10000 63 2.48
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Table 9
Minimum recommended idler diameters
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Belt
section
Min O.D. of grooved inside idler Min O.D. of at outside idler
mm inch mm inch
Predator
single belt
SPBP 160 6.30 250 9.84
SPCP 250 9.84 400 15.75
AP 85 3.35 110 4.33
BP 112 4.41 160 6.30
CP 160 6.30 220 8.66
8VP 317 12.48 445 17.52
Quad-Power III
XPZ / 3VX 56 2.20 85 3.35
XPA 80 3.15 120 4.72
XPB / 5VX 112 4.41 168 6.61
XPC 180 7.09 270 10.63
Super HC MN
SPZ 56 2.20 85 3.35
SPA 80 3.15 120 4.72
SPB 112 4.41 168 6.61
SPC 180 7.09 270 10.63
Super HC
SPZ / 3V / 9J 71 2.80 120 4.72
SPA 100 3.94 160 6.30
SPB / 5V / 15 J 160 6.30 250 9.84
SPC 250 9.84 350 13.78
8V / 25J 315 12.40 450 17.72
8VK 425 16.73 500 19.69
Hi-Power
Z 60 2.36 90 3.54
A 85 3.35 110 4.33
B 112 4.41 160 6.30
C 160 6.30 220 8.66
D 300 11.81 350 13.78
E 500 19.69 600 23.62
Hi-Power
Dubl-V
AA 85 3.35 * *
BB 112 4.41 * *
CC 160 6.30 * *
DD 330 12.99 * *
VulcoPower
Z 60 2.36 90 3.54
A 85 3.35 110 4.33
B 112 4.41 160 6.30
C 160 6.30 220 8.66
VulcoPlus
SPZ 71 2.80 120 4.72
SPA 100 3.94 160 6.30
SPB 160 6.30 250 9.84
SPC 250 9.84 400 15.75
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Belt
section
Min O.D. of grooved inside idler Min O.D. of at outside idler
mm inch mm inch
Predator
PowerBand
SPBP 160 6.30 250 9.84
SPCP 250 9.84 400 15.75
9JP 71 2.80 110 4.33
15JP 160 6.30 250 9.84
8VP 317 12.48 445 17.52
Quad-Power II
PowerBand
3VX 71 2.80 100 3.94
5VX 112 4.41 180 7.09
XPZ 56 2.20 80 3.15
XPA 96 3.78 144 5.67
XPB 135 5.31 192 7.56
Super HC
PowerBand
SPB 160 6.30 250 9.84
SPC 250 9.84 400 15.75
9J / 3V 71 2.80 108 4.25
15J / 5V 160 6.30 250 9.84
25J / 8V 317 12.48 445 17.52
Hi-Power
PowerBand
B 137 5.39 180 7.09
C 228 8.98 300 11.81
D 330 12.99 430 16.93
PoweRated
3L 38 1.50 50 1.97
4L 64 2.52 83 3.27
5L 89 3.50 116 4.57
Polyex JB
3M-JB 17 0.67 * *
5M-JB 26 1.02 * *
7M-JB 42 1.65 * *
11M-JB 67 2.64 * *
Polyex
3M 17 0.67 * *
5M 26 1.02 * *
7M 42 1.65 * *
11M 67 2.64 * *
Micro-V
PJ 20 0.79 32 1.26
PL 75 2.95 115 4.53
PM 180 7.09 270 10.63
Table 9 (continued)
Minimum recommended idler diameters
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Table 10
Minimum recommended pulley sizes for synchronous belts
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Belt pitch
Min. recommended
pulley size
N of grooves
Min. back idler diameter
mm
Poly Chain GT
Carbon
8MGT 22 85
14MGT 28 190
Poly Chain GT2
8MGT 22 *
14MGT 28 *
PowerGrip GT3
2MGT 10 10
3MGT 16 25
5MGT 18 45
8MGT 22 85
14MGT 28 190
PowerGrip HTD
3M 10 15
5M 14 35
8M 22 85
14M 28 190
20M 34 325
PowerGrip
MXL 10 10
XL 10 25
L 10 45
H 14 85
XH 18 190
XXH 18 260
TransMotion 8M 22 85
Belt pitch Minimum N of grooves N of grooves
Twin Power
XL 10 10
L 10 10
H 14 14
5M 14 14
8MGT 22 22
14MGT 28 28
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Belt pitch
Min. recommended
pulley size
N of grooves
Min. back idler diameter
mm
Synchro-Power
T2.5 12 20
T5 10 30
T10 14 80
AT5 15 60
AT10 15 120
T5DL 12 20
T10DL 18 57
Synchro-Power LL
T5 10 30
T10 14 80
T10HF 12 60
T20 15 120
AT5 15 60
AT10 15 120
ATL10 25 150
ATL10HF 20 130
AT20 18 180
ATL20 30 250
HTD5M 14 60
HTD8M 20 120
HTD14M 28 180
HTDL14M 43 250
HPL14M 44 250
STD5M 14 60
STD8M 20 120
XL 10 30
L 10 60
H 14 80
XH 12 150
Table 10 (continued)
Minimum recommended pulley sizes for synchronous belts
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10 10
15 20
15 25 25
20 25 35
20 30 40 40
30 40 45
35 45 60
45 65
50 70
55 85
65 100
70 115
25
35
40
45
55
65
85
95
110
PJ PL PM
- 500
501 - 1000
1001 - 1500
1501 - 2000
2001 - 2500
2501 - 3000
3001 - 4000
4001 - 5000
5001 - 6000
6001 - 7500
7501 - 9000
9001 -
3M-JB 7M-JB 11M-JB
180 - 272
280 - 300
307 - 710
730 - 1090
1120 - 1500
1550 - 1900
1950 - 2300
XPZ XPA XPB SPC 8V 9J 15J 8V Z A A B B C C D
3VX SPA 5VX 8VK PB PB PB PB PB PB
SPZ SPB 25J SPB SPC
3V 5V PB PB PB
15 20 - - - 30 - - 15 20 30 25 35 40 50 -
20 25 25 - - 35 55 - 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50
20 25 25 35 40 35 55 85 20 25 35 30 40 40 50 50
20 25 25 35 40 35 55 85 - 25 35 30 40 40 50 50
20 25 25 35 40 35 55 85 - 25 35 30 40 50 60 55
- 25 25 35 45 - 55 90 - 25 35 40 50 50 60 60
- - 35 40 45 - 60 90 - 25 35 40 50 50 60 60
- - 35 40 45 - 60 90 - - - 40 50 50 60 65
- - 35 45 50 - 60 100 - - - - 50 50 60 65
420 - 1199
1200 - 1999
2000 - 2749
2750 - 3499
3500 - 4499
4500 - 5499
5500 - 6499
6500 - 7999
8000 -
PB = PowerBand
5M-JB
Table 11
Minimum installation and takeup allowance
All
sections
Datum length
mm
V-belt section
Minimum
takeup
allowance
mm
Minimum installation allowance - mm
Micro-V

belt section
Eective length
mm
Minimum takeup allowance
mm
All sections
Polyex JB belt section
Eective length
mm
Minimum takeup allowance
mm
All sections
MICRO-V BELTS
POLYFLEX JB BELTS
V-BELTS
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5 - - - -
7.5 10 - - 5
10 15 15 25 15
- 25 25 30 30
- 30 30 35 35
- - 30 40 35
- - 40 50 45
55
PowerGrip GT3
5MGT
PowerGripHTD
5M
PowerGrip

GT3
8MGT
PowerGrip

HTD
8M
PowerGrip

GT3
14MGT
PowerGripHTD
14M
Poly ChainGT
Carbon 8MGT
Poly ChainGT2
8MGT
Poly ChainGT
Carbon 14MGT
Poly ChainGT2
14MGT
PowerGripHTD
20M
Belt length Min. standard Min. installation Min. installation Min. tensioning
installation allowance allowance allowance allowance
(anged pulleys (one pulley (both pulleys (any drive)
removed for anged) anged)
installation)
mm mm mm mm mm
- 1000 1.8 23.8 35.1 0.8

1001 - 1780 2.8 24.6 35.9 0.8

1781 - 2540 3.3 25.1 36.6 1.0

2541 - 3300 4.1 25.9 37.4 1.0

3301 - 4600 5.3 27.1 38.6 1.3
- 1000 1.8 33.0 51.8 0.8

1001 - 1780 2.8 34.0 52.8 0.8

1781 - 2540 3.3 34.5 53.3 1.0

2541 - 3300 4.1 35.3 54.1 1.0

3301 - 4600 5.3 36.5 55.3 1.3
- 500 1.0 14.5 20.0 0.8

501 - 1000 1.3 14.8 20.3 0.8

1001 - 1500 1.8 15.3 20.8 1.0

1501 - 2260 2.3 15.8 21.3 1.3

2261 - 3020 2.8 16.3 21.8 1.3

- 500 1.0 22.6 33.8 0.8

501 - 1000 1.3 22.9 34.1 0.8

1001 - 1500 1.8 23.4 34.6 1.0

1501 - 2260 2.3 23.9 35.1 1.3

2261 - 3020 2.8 24.4 35.6 1.3

3021 - 4020 3.6 25.2 36.4 1.3

4021 - 4780 4.3 25.9 37.1 1.3

4781 - 6860 5.4 27.0 38.2 1.3
- 500 1.0 36.6 59.2 0.8

501 - 1000 1.3 36.9 59.5 0.8

1001 - 1500 1.8 37.4 60.0 1.0

1501 - 2260 2.3 37.9 60.5 1.3

2261 - 3020 2.8 38.4 61.0 1.3

3021 - 4020 3.6 39.2 61.8 1.3

4021 - 4780 4.3 39.9 62.5 1.3

4781 - 6860 5.4 41.0 63.6 1.3
- 500 1.0 48.0 78.5 0.8

501 - 1000 1.3 48.3 78.8 0.8

1001 - 1500 1.8 48.8 79.3 1.0

1501 - 2260 2.3 49.3 79.8 1.3

2261 - 3020 2.8 49.8 80.3 1.3

3021 - 4020 3.6 50.6 81.1 1.3

4021 - 4780 4.3 51.3 81.8 1.3
4781 - 6860 5.4 52.4 82.9 1.3
Table 12
Installation and tensioning allowance
SYNCHRONOUS BELTS
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PowerGripL
PowerGripXL
PowerGripH
PowerGripXH
PowerGripXXH
Belt length Min. standard Min. installation Min. installation Min. tensioning
installation allowance allowance allowance allowance
(anged pulleys (one pulley (both pulleys (any drive)
removed for anged) anged)
installation)
mm mm mm mm mm
90 - 127 0.50 12.20 18.50 0.50

128 - 254 0.75 12.50 18.75 0.75

255 - 508 1.00 12.70 19.00 0.75

509 - 1016 1.30 13.00 19.30 1.00

1017 - 1524 1.80 13.50 19.80 1.30

1525 - 4572 3.10 14.80 21.10 2.10
90 - 127 0.50 16.80 22.10 0.50

128 - 254 0.75 17.00 22.40 0.75

255 - 508 1.00 17.30 22.60 0.75

509 - 1016 1.30 17.60 22.90 1.00

1017 - 1524 1.80 18.10 23.40 1.30

1525 - 4572 3.10 19.40 24.70 2.10
90 - 127 0.50 16.80 24.90 0.50

128 - 254 0.75 17.00 25.20 0.75

255 - 508 1.00 17.30 25.40 0.75

509 - 1016 1.30 17.60 25.70 1.00

1017 - 1524 1.80 18.10 26.20 1.30

1525 - 4572 3.10 19.40 27.50 2.10

90 - 127 0.50 29.50 49.30 0.50

128 - 254 0.75 29.80 49.60 0.75

255 - 508 1.00 30.00 49.80 0.75

509 - 1016 1.30 30.30 50.10 1.00

1017 - 1524 1.80 30.80 50.60 1.30

1525 - 4572 3.10 32.10 51.90 2.10
90 - 127 0.50 39.40 67.80 0.50

128 - 254 0.75 39.70 68.10 0.75

255 - 508 1.00 39.90 68.30 0.75

509 - 1016 1.30 40.20 68.60 1.00

1017 - 1524 1.80 40.70 69.10 1.30

1525 - 4572 3.10 42.00 70.40 2.10
Table 12 (continued)
Installation and tensioning allowance
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Weights and measures
Table 13
Estimating belt length from drive components
(2 pulleys)
Belt length = 2C + 1.57 (D + d) +
Where: C = shaft centre distance
a) For PoweRated, Polyfex, Micro-V and all RMA PowerBand belts :
belt length = belt eective length
D = O.D. of larger pulley
d = O.D. of smaller pulley
b) For Predator, Super HC MN, Super HC, Hi-Power, VulcoPower, VulcoPlus and all metric PowerBand belts:
belt length = datum length
D = datum diameter of larger pulley
d = datum diameter of smaller pulley
c) For synchronous belts:
belt length = pitch length
D = pitch diameter of larger pulley = N teeth x pitch/
d = pitch diameter of smaller pulley = N teeth x pitch/
1 lbf = 0.454 kgf
1 lbf = 4.448 N
1 kgf = 9.807 N
1 lbf in = 0.113 Nm
1 ft = 0.3048 m
1 in = 25.4 mm
1 ft
2
= 0.093 m
2
1 in
2
= 645.16 mm
2
1 ft
3
= 0.028 m
3
1 in
3
= 16.387 cm
3
1 oz = 28.35 g
1 lb = 0.454 kg
1 UK ton = 1.016 ton
1 UK gal = 4.546 litres
1 UK pint = 0.568 litre
1 radian = 57.296 degrees
1 degree = 0.0175 radian
1 HP = 0.746 kW
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(D - d)
2
4C
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Are high maintenance costs and premature belt failures an issue
at your plant? Are you sure your drive system works in the most
economic way? The Gates cost saving programme
contains all the tools and support necessary to redesign
your problem drive and to calculate how to make your
transmission even more ecient.
Gates Area Account Managers are available to conduct
performance evaluations on your plant and develop
a maintenance recommendation plan for energy
cost savings, that will optimise all belt drives in your
facility.
This is how it works:
We evaluate current belt drive efciencies using Gates
DesignFlex Pro and Cost Saving Calculation Tool.
We calculate energy savings gained by replacing problem drives or
chain drives with energy-ecient ones.
We identify problem drive applications and develop a programme to
increase their reliability.
We recommend longer-lasting products that will enhance productivity
and improve equipment reliability.
We determine ways to reduce maintenance costs
(retensioning, lubrication, ).
We develop a preventative maintenance programme to maximise the
life of all belt drives in your facility.
Energy saving example
Heat, ventilation and air conditioning
Motor: 40 kW, 11,450 rpm, 89% efcient
Hours used: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 52 weeks/year
Energy cost: 0.06645 EUR/kWh
Cost of a new synchronous belt drive: 765.6 EUR
Assume a 5% increase in efciency over a V-belt drive
Annual energy cost:
40 kW x 8,736 hours x 0.06645 EUR = 23,220.30 EUR
Annual energy savings:
23,220.30 EUR x 0.05 = 1,161 EUR
Payback period:
765.60 EUR / 1,161 EUR = 0.66 years or 7 months
Behind our leading industrial products is an entire company of professionals, armed with solutions.
Whether driven by people, equipment or technology, Gates provides a wide range of services
to optimise belt drive performance and deliver the best value to customers in return for their
investment in Gates products.
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Gates drive design software
Gates puts forward two fast and easy resources for
selecting and maintaining belt drive systems.
DesignFlex Pro and Design IQ, online drive design and
engineering tools, assist designers in quickly selecting
optimum drive solutions. With the Gates multilingual
DesignFlex Pro programme, you can design a drive in
minutes, and get every possible drive solution that ts
your design parameters. Plus, you can print, e-mail and
create a PDF of the design specifcations. Design IQ
provides a blank slate for designing multipoint and complex serpentine belt drives. Utilising a specifc Gates product that
you have identied, as well as your drive specications, the software will calculate belt tension, shaft load, belt length and
more.
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available in several languages, just contact your Gates representative.
Gates literature and website
Please consult our website at www.gates.com/europe/pti for specic and updated
information on all Gates industrial belt products and our list of available literature.
Industrial Power Transmission brochures and leaets can be downloaded there.
Distributors may link up with the Gates European site thus supplying visitors with
updated information on the European Gates organisation.
REACH Environment-friendly and safe quality products
REACH is a European Community regulation Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on chemicals and their safe use. It stands
for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. The aim of REACH is to improve the protection of
human health and the environment.
Gates takes its responsibility for human health and the environment very seriously and complies with the requirements laid
down in the REACH regulation. All substances in our belts requiring registration will be duly registered in the central database
run by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
All belts listed in the Gates Industrial Power Transmission Catalogue (ref. E2/20054) are REACH compliant.
Article 33 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 provides that any supplier of an article containing a Substance of Very High
Concern (SVHC) from the current ECHA Candidate List, in a concentration above 0.1% weight by weight, shall inform the
recipient of the article with, as a minimum, the name of the substance.
In accordance with this provision Gates hereby informs its customers that the following belts contain
Bis (2-ethyl(hexyl)phthalate) (DEHP) as SVHC in a concentration above 0.1% weight by weight:
PoweRated
Super HC PowerBand SPC
5 smallest Micro-V belts with profle PJ and DIN/ISO efective length ranging from 406 mm up to 508 mm:
PJ406, PJ432, PJ457, PJ483 and PJ508.
Gates manufacturing and distribution in Europe
Gates Power Transmission Industrial has product dedicated production sites in Germany, Poland, Scotland, France and Spain.
Distribution is handled from one central warehouse in Ghent (Belgium).
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NOTES
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NOTES
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Important
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