Optibelt success story Issue 20/2020: Petrochemical Industry

PROBLEM AND SOLUTION

 

Problem :

• Brand T SPA 2000 x 4 pcs belts were slipping in service, and averaging 4 - 6 months service life.
• The customer was following their own standard operating procedures for tension and alignment but could not extend the life time of the drive

Solution :

• Check the drive configuration using CAP 6 software
• Recommended optibelt RED POWER 3 SPA 2000 x 4 pcs on existing pulleys
• Installed using Optibelt recommended practices and procedures, using Optibelt service tools.

 

Result :
The optibelt RED POWER 3 solution had the following benefits :

• Life time advantages : Quadruple the existing life time, and STILL running!
• Higher power rating (Higher service factor)
• S = C tolerance system : allowing for more uniform belt lengths and easier installation
• Maintenance Free : No retension required and reduced down time
• High Efficiency: Up to 97% efficiency means less energy wasted, and higher output RPM

BRAND            AVERAGE BELT LIFE SPAN
BRAND T            4 -6 MONTHS
OPTIBELT RED POWER 3    24 MONTHS AND STILL RUNNING