‘Tension-free’ maintenance with Gates’ premium v-belts

‘Tension-free’ maintenance with Gates’ premium v-belts

Misaligned pulleys and incorrect belt tensioning are some of the most common causes of belt failures in belt drive systems. Derek Hill, National Sales Manager – Industrial at Gates, says these failures can be prevented by using correct tools for belt installation and tensioning.

Moreover, considering premium belts such as the Gates Predator® wrapped v-belts helps in heavy-duty applications where frequent start and stops can lead to frequent belt slippage.  READ MORE…