Overview
The Gates 2400-8MGT-20 PowerGrip GT3 is a synchronous timing belt engineered for high-performance industrial drive applications. This belt features an 8MGT-pitch profile with a modified curvilinear (GT) tooth profile for increased power capacity and improved tooth shear resistance. The 8MGT pitch is static conductive to ISO 9563 and compliant with Directive 2014/34/EU ATEX standards, making it suitable for environments with sensitive electronic equipment.
Key Features
- Neoprene body compound with fiberglass cord tensile members for reliable power transmission and long service life
- Neoprene body provides protection against grime, grease, oil, and moisture; nylon tooth facing provides a durable surface for long service life
- No lubrication needed and lower running noise
- Operating temperature range of -30°C to +100°C (-22°F to +212°F)
- Can be used as a direct replacement for most 8mm pitch standard rubber RPP and HTD synchronous belts at reduced widths
- High tooth jump resistance and precision-formed elastomeric teeth
Technical Specifications
- Pitch: 8mm (8MGT)
- Belt Length: 2400mm
- Belt Width: 20mm
- Number of Teeth: 300
- Material: Neoprene body with fiberglass cord reinforcement
- Temperature Range: -30°C to +100°C (-22°F to +212°F)
- Static Conductive Rating: ISO 9563; ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU compliant
- Tooth Profile: Modified Curved (GT)
- Color: Black
Typical Applications
The 8MGT pitch is optimum for high-performance drives in machine tool, paper, and textile industries where durability and low maintenance are required, or to upgrade existing HTD belt drive applications. PowerGrip GT3 belts are suitable for applications such as HVAC, textile, printing, machine tools, food processing, conveyors, packaging, agriculture, pumps, compressors, centrifuges, laundry, and pulp and paper operations.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- HTD 8mm pitch pulley systems
- HTD profile pulleys (for 8MGT pitch belts)
- Machine tool drives and industrial automation systems
- HVAC, packaging, and conveyor systems
- Environments requiring static-conductive belts per ISO 9563
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Most 8mm pitch standard rubber RPP and HTD synchronous belts at reduced widths
- PowerGrip GT2 8MGT belts of equivalent dimensions
- Legacy HTD 8mm pitch timing belts
Works With
- Industrial timing belt drive systems
- Machine tool spindle drives
- Textile and paper processing equipment
- Automated production and material handling systems
- Static-sensitive manufacturing environments (antistatic rated)
