This document describes PolyChain®GT®2, a synchronous belt drive system manufactured by Gates. Some key points: - It is described as the world's best belt drive system, outperforming roller chain drives by being quieter, cleaner, and having a 4 times higher power rating. - It has a uniquely formulated polyurethane belt that is tough, abrasion resistant, and can withstand extreme temperatures from -54°C to +85°C. - It provides benefits like higher power capacity, long reliable life, reduced maintenance needs, minimal vibration, and noiseless operation without lubrication. - Multiple sizes and specifications are listed for PolyChain®GT®2 belts.

1. PolyChain®GT®2
The World's Best Belt Drive System
Synchronous
Belts
Optimal Choice for High-Torque
Applications
Outperforms Roller Chain Drives
Quiet and Clean
Higher Power Rating - 4 Times HTD

2. No. 126, Mount Poonamallee Road, Porur, Chennai - 600 116.
Ph: ++91 44 2252-3320 Fax: ++91 44 2252-3330
E-mail: guic@gates.com Website: www.gates.com
Gates belts are
manufactured in
‘Eco-Friendly’
Conditions
Poly Chain® GT®2
Benefits
Extremelyhighpowerrating.
Highly efficient, can deliver over five times more
horsepower than standard rubber synchronous belt
drive system, in the same space.
Savesspace,weightandmoney.
DRIVE PACKAGE COMPARISON
Width : 74 mm
Weight : 49.62 kg
Chain
Width : 37 mm
Weight : 21.74 kg
PCGT2
High maintenance roller chain (left) replaced with a clean
Poly Chain® GT®2 drive (right)
Poly Chain® GT®2 drive (right) eliminates vibration and
improves energy efficiency in HVAC applications
Roller chain drive on a hard to reach overhead conveyor (left)
replaced with a durable Poly Chain® GT®2 drive (right)
Construction
Uniquely formulated polyurethane makes the belt tough
andvirtuallyimmunetoabrasionandchemicals.
Aramid tensile cord provides extraordinary power carrying
capacity,withstandsshocksandsurgeloading.
Fabriccoveringtheteethishighlyresistanttooil,chemicals,
pollutants,corrosionandabrasion.
Tolerant of extreme temperatures from -54°C to +85°C.
The fabric facing reduces friction with the pulley, thereby
minimizing temperature build-up.
Hightoothjumpresistance.
Advantages
Higherpowerrating- fourtimes HTD.
Long,dependablelifewithvirtuallynoelongation.
Reduceddowntimeduetomaintenancefreeoperation.
Extremelyquietandcleanyetnolubricationrequired.
Minimalvibrationduetochordalaction.
AVAILABLE SIZES
8MGT-640
8MGT-720
8MGT-800
8MGT-896
8MGT-1000
8MGT-1120
8MGT-1200
8MGT-1280
8MGT-1440
8MGT-1600
8MGT-1792
8MGT-2000
8MGT-2240
8MGT-2400
8MGT-2520
8MGT-2840
8MGT-3200
8MGT-3600
8MGT-4000
8MGT-4480
Description
80
90
100
112
115
140
150
160
180
200
224
250
280
300
315
355
400
450
500
560
No. of
teeth
640
720
800
896
1000
1120
1200
1280
1440
1600
1792
2000
2240
2400
2520
2840
3200
3600
4000
4480
Length
(mm)
8MGT Pitch : 8mm
Available widths: 12mm, 21mm, 36mm
and 62 mm.
14MGT-994
14MGT-1120
14MGT-1190
14MGT-1260
14MGT-1400
14MGT-1568
14MGT-1750
14MGT-1890
14MGT-1960
14MGT-2100
14MGT-2240
14MGT-2380
14MGT-2520
14MGT-2660
14MGT-2800
14MGT-3136
14MGT-3304
14MGT-3500
14MGT-3920
14MGT-4410
Description
71
80
85
90
100
112
125
135
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
224
236
250
280
315
No. of
teeth
994
1120
1190
1260
1400
1568
1750
1890
1960
2100
2240
2380
2520
2660
2800
3136
3304
3500
3920
4410
Length
(mm)
14MGT Pitch : 14mm
Available widths: 20mm, 37mm, 68mm,
90mm and 125 mm.
Mini-Polychain sizes
8M-248
8M-288
8M-352
8M-416
8M-456
8M-480
8M-544
8M-608
Description
31
36
44
52
57
60
68
76
No. of
teeth
248
288
352
416
456
480
544
608
Length
(mm)
8M Pitch : 8mm
Available widths: 12mm, 21mm and 36 mm.
5MGT-375
5MGT-425
5MGT-600
5MGT-815
Description
75
85
50
163
No. of
teeth
375
425
600
815
Length
(mm)
5MGT Pitch : 5mm
Available widths: 9mm, 15mm and 25 mm.