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Due to harsh operating conditions, a beverage and bottling facility was replacing their roller chain quarterly, resulting in excessive downtime and avoidable expenses. Gates solutions allowed them to increase uptime and reduce operating expenses.
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A beverage and bottling facility was facing a recurring problem with their conveyor lines. They were using #60 roller chains, which needed to be replaced quarterly due to harsh operating conditions. The metal-on-metal wear and exposure to sanitation chemicals were causing excessive downtime and avoidable expenses.
Additionally, the weekly lubrication required to reduce wear posed a high risk of product contamination. In facilities with frequent washdown protocols, water and sanitation products can also lead to rust when using roller chains.
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To address these issues, the facility maintenance staff consulted a Gates expert who recommended converting to Poly Chain GT Carbon synchronous belts. After installation, they were able to extend their maintenance cycles to 12 months, reducing annual downtime costs by 70%.
Poly Chain GT Carbon belts are lubrication-free, minimizing contamination risks. They withstand water, chemicals, and food acids with ease, allowing for thorough sanitation procedures without risking conveyor corrosion. The belts maintain positional accuracy and don't require retensioning.
This solution provided over $380,000 in confirmed annual cost savings - nearly $30,000 per converted drive. The durable polyurethane construction and carbon tensile cords make Poly Chain GT Carbon ideal for harsh conditions while increasing uptime. With a strong national distribution network and exceptional customer resources, Gates is able to support this facility for years to come.
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Converting the drives allowed the facility to change to a yearly maintenance schedule, drastically cutting downtime costs.
70%
reduction in downtime costs
The new Poly Chain belts last over 4 times longer than the old roller chain.
4x
longer lifespan
Gates synchronous belts run at 99% efficiency for the life of the drive, with no need to re-tension.
99%
belt drive efficiency
This solution provided over $380K in confirmed annual cost savings - nearly $30K per converted drive.
Total Annual Savings
$380k
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Lubrication-free design allows for cleaner operation and minimizes chance of food contamination.
Low maintenance design and long product lifespan results in increased uptime and low total cost of ownership.
Robust carbon tensile cord provides extraordinary load carrying capacity without the need for retensioning.
Roller chain is known for its strength, but it comes with significant downsides, such as frequent maintenance and backlash.
Now, a better solution from Gates - the Poly Chain GT Carbon belt. This revolutionary synchronous belt is as strong as roller chain, width-for-width, without maintenance requirements such as lubrication or tensioning. It minimizes backlash and weighs less than chain.
When your conveyor systems depend on reliable, durable parts, choose Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon belts.
Impressive strength, compact design.
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