<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The <strong>Gates 3600-8MGT-20</strong> is a premium synchronous timing belt from Gates’ PowerGrip GT3 product line. With an 8MGT pitch, 20mm width, and 3600mm circumference, this belt is engineered for demanding industrial automation, machine tool, paper, and textile applications. <cite index=”6-7,6-8″>PowerGrip GT3 belts are made of highly advanced materials and are suited both for new drive designs and performance upgrades on existing drives.</cite></p>
<h2>Key Features</h2>
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<li><cite index=”5-1″>Transmits up to 30% more power than previous generation belts</cite></li>
<li><cite index=”6-25″>8MGT pitch features perfect fit on HTD profile pulleys</cite></li>
<li><cite index=”6-2,6-18″>Precision-formed and accurately spaced elastomeric teeth</cite></li>
<li><cite index=”6-14,6-15″>Neoprene body with nylon tooth facing resists grease, oil, and moisture</cite></li>
<li><cite index=”6-1″>Exceeds HTD in tooth ratchet resistance</cite></li>
<li><cite index=”6-6,6-23″>No lubrication required and delivers lower running noise</cite></li>
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<h2>Technical Specifications</h2>
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<li>Pitch: 8mm (8MGT)</li>
<li>Width: 20mm</li>
<li>Circumference: 3600mm</li>
<li><cite index=”6-3″>Operating Temperature Range: −30°C to +100°C (−22°F to +212°F)</cite></li>
<li>Tensile Member: Helically wound fiberglass</li>
<li>Tooth Facing: Nylon</li>
<li>Body: Neoprene</li>
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<h2>Typical Applications</h2>
<p><cite index=”6-11″>The 8MGT pitch is the optimum choice for high performance drives in machine tool, paper and textile industries where durability and low maintenance are required</cite>, or to upgrade existing HTD belt drive applications. <cite index=”1-1″>8MGT is static conductive to ISO 9563 and is the premium belt for use in petroleum and liquid natural gas plants.</cite> Additional uses include industrial automation equipment, packaging machinery, and conveyor systems.</p>
<h2>Compatibility & Replacements</h2>
<h3>Compatible With</h3>
<ul>
<li>HTD (High Torque Drive) sprocket systems</li>
<li>GT3 profile pulleys and sprockets</li>
<li>Existing HTD belt drive systems without modification</li>
<li>Machine tool drive systems</li>
<li>Industrial automation equipment</li>
</ul>
<h3>Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For</h3>
<p><cite index=”6-12″>At reduced widths, GT3 belts can be used as a direct replacement for most 8mm and 14mm pitch standard rubber RPP and HTD synchronous belts.</cite> The 3600-8MGT-20 specifically replaces 8mm pitch timing belts of equivalent circumference and width in HTD applications.</p>
<h3>Works With</h3>
<ul>
<li>HTD profile sprockets (8mm pitch)</li>
<li>GT3 synchronous belt systems</li>
<li>Variable frequency drives (VFDs)</li>
<li>AC and DC motor-driven equipment</li>
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