Overview
The Gates 2400-8M-50 is a PowerGrip GT synchronous timing belt engineered for high-performance, high-torque industrial applications. With its modified curvilinear (GT) tooth profile and robust construction, this belt delivers superior power-carrying capacity for machine tool, paper, textile, and heavy-duty automation drives requiring durability and minimal maintenance.
Key Features
- Modified Curvilinear Tooth Profile: Modified curvilinear (GT) tooth profile for increased power capacity and improved tooth shear resistance
- Durable Materials: Constructed with Neoprene body compound and fiberglass cord tensile members for reliable power transmission and long service life
- Wide Temperature Range: Temperature range -30°F to 185°F
- Maintenance-Free Operation: No lubrication or retensioning required; provides clean, reliable synchronous drive conversion
- Industrial-Grade Construction: Nylon tooth facing and elastomeric backing for extended wear life in demanding environments
Technical Specifications
- Pitch Profile: 8MGT (modified curvilinear)
- Pitch: 8mm
- Width: 50mm
- Length: 2400mm
- Body Material: Neoprene (Polychloroprene)
- Tensile Reinforcement: Fiberglass cord
- Tooth Facing: Nylon
- Operating Temperature Range: -30°F to 185°F (-34°C to 85°C)
- Tooth Count: 300 teeth
Typical Applications
The belt pitches are the optimum choice for high performance drives in the machine tool, paper and textile industries where durability and low maintenance are required. Additional applications include:
- Precision machinery and automation systems
- Conveyor systems requiring positive drive engagement
- High-torque, moderate-speed industrial equipment
- Equipment requiring synchronous motion without slip
- Packaging and processing machinery
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard HTD and GT profile pulleys rated for 8mm pitch belts
- Industrial automation systems requiring 8M synchronous belts
- Machine tool drives and motion control systems
- Standard timing belt tensioning and drive hardware
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator or equipment documentation before ordering. The Gates 2400-8M-50 can replace other 2400mm-length, 50mm-width, 8mm-pitch synchronous belts in equivalent applications.
Works With
- Gates PowerGrip pulley systems
- Standard 8M pitch timing pulley equipment
- Industrial drive design software and calculators
- Existing HTD and GT profile mechanical systems
