Optimise your pump technology by switching to a timing belt

But what if your rotary lobe pump applications could achieve all the above by making a switch to a timing belt instead of the traditional timing gear? Yes, it really could be that simple.

Standard rotary lobe pumps use a timing gear, but by introducing a heavy-duty timing belt from Continental's Synchroforce family, production can be significantly boosted.

Innovatively transmitting the torque from the motor to the two rotors, while synchronizing their rotation simultaneously, the introduction of a timing belt means your pumps can operate entirely without oil. Removing the requirement of oil or lubricant comes with many positives; a reduction on your bottom line, reduced stock holding, and lower maintenance requirements. The soft contact between the timing belt and pulley also allows for a more robust, reduced maintenance solution with less wear and tear on vital components.

With no need for oil changes or lubrication, potential contamination of the conveyed material and pollution to the working environment are also ruled out, which eliminates health and safety risks such as slip hazards.

Added robustness, reduced maintenance

Introducing a Continental belt drive adds robustness to your pump application, with the hard-soft contact between the belt and sprockets ensuring very smooth operation. But nevertheless, should a fault occur, the belt can be easily removed in a matter of minutes without the requirement for specialist tools. Simply loosen the two bolts and replace, once again lowering maintenance times, and freeing engineers to focus on more vital elements of the production process.

This allows any sensitive product, such as wines, to be conveyed gently, maintaining their quality and integrity from the storage vessel through to the filtration or bottling line, whilst also meeting the industry standard of 11,000 bottles per hour. Even champagne or other sparkling liquids can be conveyed gently, retaining the pressurised carbon dioxide.

As previously pointed out, the compact dimensions and lightness of a timing belt driven pump, means that it can also be used in mobile applications, a facility that is heavily used across many wineries and breweries.

Optimising your pump technologies is no longer a pipedream thanks to Continental’s commitment to research and development. By introducing belt drives into your pump applications, you’re opening new levels of increased performance, which can ultimately be transferred to countless industries and applications. The path to greater efficiency and production is right in front of you.