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A luxury resort converted their HVAC systems to Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ and saw significant energy savings.

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A luxury resort in the Bahamas with over 300 air handling units was looking to cut energy costs and meet sustainability initiatives by finding a way to increase the efficiency of their HVAC systems. The resort facilities team also needed a solution to decrease maintenance and system downtime, as the v-belts in use required replacement every three months due to heavy wear and environmental factors, with regular re-tensioning between replacement cycles.

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After running an energy use analysis for the resort, Gates worked with the facilities team to convert their competitive v-belt drives to Poly Chain GT Carbon, a premium synchronous belt that runs at 99% efficiency for the life of the drive. The resort chose to phase the upgrade project, starting with 32 drives. After conversion, the resort saved significant energy expenditure and the required maintenance to the HVAC systems was considerably decreased.

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Durable polyurethane construction resists chemicals and environmental degradation, for increased reliability and a longer lifespan

Operates at 99% efficiency for the life of the drive

Sturdy carbon tensile cord provides high power density and minimizes stretch, eliminating the need for re-tensioning.

V-belts are the traditional choice for HVAC systems, but they are not always cost effective in the long term, requiring regular re-tensioning and losing efficiency due to slippage. Now, a better solution from Gates - the Poly Chain GT Carbon belt. This high-performance synchronous belt operates at 99% efficiency for the duration of its lifespan, offering an immediate 5% energy savings when compared to competitive v-belts. It is low maintenance, with an extended replacement cycle and no re-tensioning requirements. If you're ready to realize cost savings with one simple switch, choose Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon belts.

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After the initial conversion of 32 drives, the resort saw confirmed savings of $67,000.

$67k

Initial Savings

The new Poly Chain belts last over 4 times longer than the previous competitive v-belts.

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Gates synchronous belts run at 99% efficiency for the life of the drive, with no need to re-tension.

99%

belt drive efficiency

by the third-year

After conversion of all 300 units, the resort was projected to save $630,000 annually.

Total Annual Savings

$630k

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