MEGASYNC™ Titanium
Overview
MEGASYNC™ Titanium
Megadyne introduces one of the highest power density synchronous power transmission belt on the market!
Next generation of synchronous belts surpassing the Platinum and other premium belt drives on the market today.
When you want to replace chains, gears or you need to provide a superior belt drive solution - you need MEGADYNE MEGASYNC™ TITANIUM.
With an enhanced design and innovative materials, Titanium has all the features and performance to make it the ideal belting solution in the most demanding applications.
Features
SUPERIOR POWER CAPACITY WITH A MORE COMPACT DRIVE SYSTEM
Main components
BELT BODY
HNBR Elastomer uniquely cross-linked to increase tooth rigidity & durability.
- Superior resistance to flex fatigue
- Expanded range of working temperatures from -40°C (-40°F) to +120°C (+248°F) and ability to withstand peaks up to +140°C (+284°F)
- Highly resistant to mineral oils and abrasion
CORDS
100% carbon, the cord provides extreme dimensional stability (no stretch) under static and dynamic operational loads.
- Maintenance-free, no need to re-tension
- Dual spiral S & Z twist cord provides neutral tracking
- Extremely accurate tooth meshing resulting in the reduction of abrasion, vibrations, & noise
TOOTH FACING FABRIC
High-performing special fabric bonded to the tooth surface.
- Improved torque carrying capacity and tooth shear resistance
- Special film provides self-lubricating properties
- Long lasting durability and antistatic properties
- Low friction, increased drive efficiency with less sprocket wear
Mechanical and chemical properties
- Lower noise and less weight than roller chain, gears or even polyurethane belts.
- Does not require lubrication nor frequent re-tensioning.
- On average lasts 3-4 times longer than roller chain; if already replacing roller chain once a year, it could be possible to extend maintenance interval to once every 3 years.
Main Applications by Industry
Case Study
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Case study - Pelletizers
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Case study - Pelletizers
SITUATION/APPLICATION:
Pelletizers are machines that form material into the shape of a pellet for various
uses. The material is compressed through a die to form the pellets.
A wide range of different materials are pelletized including chemicals, iron ore,
animal feed and wood pellets used for burning in heating stoves.
Pelletizers commonly utilize a two-stage belt drive transmission to achieve the
proper gear reduction for desired die speeds. The first stage is normally a
shockabsorbing v-belt while the second stage is driven by a synchronous belt.
These belts offer a reliable, cost effective, and efficient system with a compact
design.
THE PROBLEM:
A Pelletizer manufacturer contacted Megadyne regarding issues with their two
stage drive. While some slippage was desirable to absorb frequent peak shock
loads on the first stage of the drive, the standard raw edge rubber v-belts used did
not last very long on this demanding drive. The slippage caused by the frequent
peak loads generated excessive heat, reducing the belt life to unacceptable levels.
The second stage of the drive also had problems. The polyurethane synchronous
belt suffered shrinkage caused by elevated temperatures. The heat was generated
by the high flex rate of the belt due to the excessive speed of the drive. The
resulting shrinkage increased belt tension, negatively affecting belt and bearing life
and requiring frequent and expensive replacement of both. Additionally, the
customer considered the stiffer, less flexible, polyurethane belt to be more difficult
to install. These problems all combined to reduce the efficiency and productivity of
the machine