HOW THE COOKIE
CRUMBLES
EXTENSIVE MAINTENANCE
Planned maintenance at bakery facilities is a must. Yet heavy maintenance schedules limit opportunities for optimizing efficiency. With HVAC running 24/7 at most bakery operations, drains on time and energy can be significant. At some bakery operations, as much as 55% of labor hours are spent on preventative maintenance.
THE RESULT? AVOIDABLE EXPENSE
Average maintenance of 1 hour every two weeks, or 26 hours of downtime (per drive, per year) can cost as much as $312,000 annually.
GATES POWERGRIP GT4 CAN
STAND THE HEAT.
Engineered with the latest in advanced technology and materials science expertise, Gates Power- Grip GT4 delivers the highest power-carrying capacity of any belt in its class. Gates Powergrip GT4 is the only synchronous belt made of ethylene-elastomer with a temperature tolerance up to 284°F (intermittently). The PowerGrip GT4 requires ZERO lubrication and re-tensioning maintenance. PowerGrip GT4 is made-to-order in multiple locations throughout the world.
NOT ONLY CAN POWERGRIP GT4 WITHSTAND
THE HEAT, IT CAN ALSO SAVE ON COSTS.
KEEP DOUGH ON
THE RISE
Energy Savings on V-belt to Synchronous Conversions: By converting V-belt drives to synchronous belts on fan and pumps, Gates can typically offer bakery manufactures more than 5% energy savings. V-belt slippage in drives can range from 3%-12% (before audible noise is heard) depending on the how often the drive is maintained and re-tensioned. Synchronous belt drive systems operate with positive tooth engagement, which means they negate the common forms of energy losses (slip, torque loss, friction/heat, and lower bending stresses). The typical efficiency loss of a synonymous belt system is 2%.
WE UNDERSTAND FOOD INDUSTRY PROCESSING.
With decades of experience developing synchronous timing belt systems, Gates TPU Food Belting is the next generation for food processing belts. Gates TPU Food Belting is high-performance, high-quality, easy-to-clean, and allows customization options to meet your specific food processing needs.