Grain producers contend with unique challenges on their belted applications due to the high speeds of their operations. “The most common issues I encounter with belts are tensioning and alignment,” says John Perri, CBC Key Account Manager for New South Wales. “Often times the belts are...
Belts are the most cost-effective and reliable means of power transmission in an industrial application. However, drive problems can occur if belts are not installed or maintained correctly, with one of the most common sources of these being misalignment. Which is why Gates® – who is recognised as a global leader in belts and power transmission technology – created the...
Prior to the Gates® revolutionary BIRD™ (Belt Installation + Rotation Device), no product existed to address the risks associated with drive inspection and installation. “The occupational health and safety implications of this technology is significant,” explains Steve Hittmann. “Rather than manually rotating the belt, the BIRD™ does the work for...
