Technical solutions provider BMG’s portfolio of Fenner power transmission components from manufacturer Fenner Drives includes a range of high-strength friction transmission belts that offer longer service life, higher drive efficiency and reduced downtime, compared with conventional V-belts.
Fenner Drives is a division of global provider of engineered solutions for performance critical applications Fenner, headquartered in the UK.
The Fenner PowerTwist drive V-belts, which are manufactured from a high-strength polyurethane (PU) elastomer, reinforced with multiple plies of polyester fabric, offer excellent resistance to abrasion, oils and greases, water and steam, as well as industrial solvents and chemicals.
“These flexible PowerTwist drive V-belts are the ideal solution for permanent replacement and fitment into inaccessible locations. These friction transmission belts can be custom-sized for each sheave groove, reducing wear and providing a perfectly matched set of belts when mounted on a drive,” says BMG power transmission GM Carlo Beukes.
For user convenience and inventory reduction, the PowerTwist drive range is available in different speciality profiles and constructions for efficient power transmission and materials handling applications.
“PowerTwist drive belts combine extremely high strength with low stretch and have the same power ratings as conventional V-belts. The elasticity of woven PU fabric enables these belts to be stretched over a pulley drive without any damage,” Beukes explains.
He points out that, once the required length of the belt is determined, the V-belt is simply twisted and the end links are interlocked by hand, without the need for tools.
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