Some applications require frequent wash downs for sanitation reasons. Other environments require the belt drive system to be in close proximity to water. Gates material experts have evaluated the effects of water, and other aqueous materials, on various belt components in order to develop belt constructions that can endure in these environments.
Take for example Gates Poly Chain® GT® Carbon® belt drive system with stainless steel sprockets. This drive is ideal in food and beverage conveyer applications where grease and rust cannot be tolerated. It stands up in frequent wash downs and provides a clean solution.
