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Gates PolyChain® Belts

Gates PolyChain® belts offer outstanding quality, combining the classic Gates timing belt, with the durable construction of polyurethane. When struggling with prolonged downtimes due to recurrent maintenance, Gates Polychain Belts offer virtually maintenance-free operations, with the reliable Gates PolyChain drive system. This offers:

  • Up to 3 times longer lifetime of your installations and increased uptimes

  • Zero lubrication

  • Virtually maintenance-free

  • Significantly reduced weight and noise

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What are the advantages of choosing a Gates PolyChain® polyurethane timing belt?

Gates PolyChain® GT2 PU belt

Outstanding reliability

Gates PolyChain® belts combine the outstanding reliability of Gates timing belts with the robust construction of polyurethane. This creates a high level of reliability, ensuring your machinery runs smoothly. 

Ideal for heavy-duty applications

The robust polyurethane construction of Gates Polychain Belts is complemented by high-strength aramid tensile cords. This helps to keep stretch to a minimum whilst dramatically increasing the strength of this belt, making PolyChain® ideal for even the heaviest duty applications.

Reduced downtime

The nylon tooth facing of Gates Polychain Belts provides a durable wear surface. This helps to extend service life by reducing wear, reducing downtime and maintenance time whilst ensuring your machines function reliably.

Chemical resistance

Gates PolyChain® Belts offer outstanding resistance to chemicals, oils, pollutants and abrasion, meaning they are suitable for use in contaminated environments and harsh operating conditions. 

Gates PolyChain Belt FAQs

What is a polychain belt?

A PolyChain belt is a high-performance synchronous belt made from polyurethane with high-strength carbon fibre or aramid fibre tensile cords. It can handle high torque and heavy loads, operates synchronously for precise motion control, and requires no lubrication, reducing maintenance needs.

PolyChain belts run quietly, resist wear and chemicals, and offer high energy efficiency. They are versatile and used in various applications, including industrial machinery, automotive, and robotics, where reliability and performance are crucial. Gates PolyChain Belts are the industry leader in this field, providing an unparalleled level of quality and reliability.

What is the difference between poly chain and V belt?

Gates PolyChain belts are designed for high load capacity, synchronous operation, and low maintenance, making them ideal for demanding applications. 

V belts are more suited for lighter-duty applications, relying on friction for power transmission and requiring more maintenance.

What other types of Gates belts are available from ACORN?

ACORN are proud to stock a wide variety of Gates belts for a multitude of needs. We stock  options for almost every application and industry. Gates’ belt range includes:


Contact us now to learn about the Gates belts available from ACORN.

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