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ENGINEERING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY QUAD-POWER 4 World’s first service-free, raw-edge new generation V-belt launch Gates has set a new benchmark for innovation and quality in the ultra-competitive V-Belt market with the launch of the first 100% service-free raw edge-belt, the Quad-Power 4. This latest generation EPDM belt delivers an extended service life and has been designed to eliminate costly downtime for re-tensioning, repair and replacement. “Our new Quad-Power 4 is the first truly servicefree raw-edge v-belt range,” says Phil Aitken, product application engineer, Gates Australia. Gates has invested heavily in research and development to design a belt incorporating minimal-stretch cord technology, which provides the company with the confidence to assure users that the new Quad-Power 4 is the industry’s first raw-edge service-free V-belt. Unlike conventional belts, the Quad-Power 4 raw-edge V-belt does not suffer from severe tension decay in the first hours after installation. This negates the need for a run-in period and ensures that the belt will never require re-tensioning throughout its service life. “Just imagine how convenient this is for difficultto reach belt drives,” Mr Aitken explains. “No Twin 575kW Chipper Drive Powered by Twin GATES 575kW Predator Chipper Belts Drive Powered by GATES Predator® Belts Photo Courtesy of Pedersen Holdings Ltd Photo Courtesy of Pedersen Holdings Ltd 24 September 2016 -50°C,” Mr Aitken adds. “The newly formulated EPDM rubber material resists hardening to avoid cracking in temperatures up to +130°C making the Quad-Power 4 belt the ideal solution for hot air HVAC applications or other high temperature environments.” As an engineering leader with a strong foundation in research and development, Gates is committed to advancing the science of motion performance by developing safe, forward-thinking products, services, systems and solutions. Mr Aitken says: “They deliver on this commitment and there is no doubt that they set a new industry benchmark for quality, innovation and performance.” Gates Quad-Power 4 belts will supersede the existing Quad-Power III belts, and will be available as Quad-Power III belt stock is depleted. Gates is offered to the New Zealand market by SaecoWilson, combining the force of two market leaders. Contact SaecoWilson on 0800 338 833 or via email GATES@saecowilson.co.nz. ® GATES SETS ANOTHER BENCHMARK INDUSTRIAL BELT DRIVES re-tensioning means no machine or production downtime.” He says there is little doubt that the all new V-belts will quickly become popular with plant engineers and maintenance managers. This new generation range has the potential to not only reduce down-time costs, but also increase efficiency and profitability. “In addition to negating any service requirements, our Quad-Power 4 also delivers greater efficiency, higher performance and is designed to work in a wider temperature range than traditional V-belt technology allows,” says Mr Aitken. The new raw-edge, moulded notch construction not only saves on downtime and maintenance costs, but by using state-of the-art profiling technology, guarantees consistent pulley/belt contact resulting in energy efficiencies as high as 98%, or 3% higher than wrapped V-belts. “Installing Quad-Power 4 belts means delivering lower energy consumption and an improved drive performance at the same time.” They also remain crack and damage-free in extremely high and low temperature conditions. “The Quad-Power 4 belt maintains its exceptional performance in extreme cold conditions as low as To learn about the Gates Quad-Power 4 V-belts and other products offered by SaecoWilson download the brochure at http://info.gates.com/SaecoWilson.html


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