Click or tab through the fields below to calculate how much you will save by using energy efficient synchronous belt drive systems from Gates.
ENERGY SAVINGS CALCULATOR
Tell us about your motor.
* based on an average 5% increase in efficiency when switching
from V-belt drive to a synchronous drive as communicated by the Dept. of Energy
** based on 0.605kg/kilowatt-hour as defined in 2006 report by
the U.S. Energy Information Administration
What is the hourly rate for maintenance? (€/hour)
How many times a year do you
re-tension? (times per year)
How long does it take? (hours)
How many people does it take? (employees)
How many times a year do you change the belt? (times per year)
How long does it take? (hours)
How many people does it take? (employees)
Representative V-belt drive system cost*** (€)
per system
Representative Gates synchronous belt drive system cost*** (€)
per system
*** these costs are a guide only and are not linked to the
specific values entered into the calculator
Cost of loss of production (€/hours)
Additional unscheduled downtime
(if any in hours/year)
Scheduled maintenance based on maintenance data above
hours/year
SAVINGS OF TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (€)