{"title":"Gates Predator Banded V Belts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGates Predator Banded V Belts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGates Predator banded V belts are purpose-built for the most demanding drive applications in Australian industry. Using aramid (Kevlar) tensile cord rather than conventional polyester, these belts withstand shock loads, sudden reversals, and continuous heavy-duty cycling that would quickly destroy standard V belt sets. AIMS Industrial supplies the Predator range for maintenance teams and engineers who need maximum drive reliability between shutdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAramid Construction — Why It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAramid cord is the key differentiator in the Predator belt. Unlike polyester, aramid has near-zero stretch under load — this means the belt maintains consistent tension from cold start through full operating temperature. On drives subject to frequent starts, shock loading, or abrupt reversals, this stability eliminates the tension fluctuations that accelerate bearing wear and sheave groove deterioration. Predator belts typically outlast standard V belts by two to three times on genuinely abusive applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBanded Construction for Drive Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe banded format ties multiple belt sections together into a single unit, preventing the turnover, vibration, and whipping that occurs when individual belts run at speed. For high-torque, multi-belt drives on heavy equipment, the banded Predator is the most reliable available solution. The tie band also protects against contamination from oil mist, dust, and moisture — common in mining, quarrying, and processing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredator banded belts are specified on applications where downtime is costly and drive conditions are severe. Typical uses include rock and jaw crushers, heavy compressors with frequent cycling, conveyor drive heads under variable load, wood chippers, shredders, and industrial fans with high inertia loads. If your drive is consuming belts faster than expected, the Predator is the first belt to trial before redesigning the drive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaw and cone crushers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy reciprocating compressors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShredders and wood chippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConveyor heads — variable and shock load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-inertia fan and blower drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing and Cross-Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGates Predator banded belts are available in classical (AB, BB, CB) and narrow (3VB, 5VB) banded cross-sections. Cross-referencing from standard banded belts is straightforward — the Predator is a direct dimensional replacement for equivalent Gates Powerband belts with the aramid upgrade. AIMS can assist with cross-referencing from competitor belt numbers or from older designation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering and Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAIMS Industrial has supplied power transmission components to Australian industry since 1988. If you are specifying Predator belts for a new drive or troubleshooting an existing one, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we can assist with drive calculations, belt selection, and stock availability to keep your equipment running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable in Australia and New Zealand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis range ships across Australia from our Milperra (Sydney) warehouse — typically 1-3 business days for in-stock items. New Zealand customers: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e for freight quote — typically 5-7 business days via air freight to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Trade and B2B accounts available on application both sides of the Tasman.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gates-powerband-predator-belt-narrow-section-3v-section","title":"Gates PowerBand Predator Belt Narrow Section - 3V Section","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:780px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:24px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e3V-section wrapped V-belt with None mm top width\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eNone mm belt thickness, polyester tensile cord\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eOil, heat and ozone resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:18px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis v belt range is built to Gates published specifications across every variant. Across this v belt range, every length variant is built to the same section envelope, so a swap between sizes does not change the pulley fit. A correctly specified Gates fan belt also sits inside the published Gates technical range for the section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"67 \/ 4 \/ 4\/3VP670","offer_id":49273692324117,"sku":"A0022578","price":250.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/gates-powerband-predator-belt-narrow-section-3v-section1.jpg?v=1756614055"},{"product_id":"gates-powerband-predator-belt-narrow-section-8v-section","title":"Gates PowerBand Predator Belt Narrow Section - 8V Section","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:780px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:24px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eNotched (cogged) V-belt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eCogged underside reduces heat build-up\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eHigher power density than wrapped equivalents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:18px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this v belt range, the cogged underside is the same on every length, so you step up or down lengths without changing the drive. A genuine Gates cogged v belt keeps the drive inside the published power tables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"180 \/ 4 \/ 4\/8VP1800","offer_id":49273693045013,"sku":"A0022868","price":2027.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 \/ 5 \/ 5\/8VP2000","offer_id":49273693176085,"sku":"A0022899","price":2824.74,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"224 \/ 5 \/ 5\/8VP2240","offer_id":49273693208853,"sku":"A0022901","price":3163.07,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"236 \/ 3 \/ 3\/8VP2360","offer_id":49273693012245,"sku":"A0022843","price":1912.59,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 \/ 4 \/ 4\/8VP2500","offer_id":49273693077781,"sku":"A0022874","price":2817.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300 \/ 4 \/ 4\/8VP3000","offer_id":49273693110549,"sku":"A0022877","price":3389.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"315 \/ 2 \/ 2\/8VP3150","offer_id":49273692979477,"sku":"A0022819","price":1842.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"335 \/ 4 \/ 4\/8VP3350","offer_id":49273693143317,"sku":"A0022879","price":3793.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"355 \/ 4 \/ 4\/8VP3550","offer_id":49273693274389,"sku":"A0022880","price":4018.77,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 \/ 4 \/ 4\/8VP4000","offer_id":49273693307157,"sku":"A0022882","price":4543.37,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 \/ 5 \/ 5\/8VP4000","offer_id":49273693241621,"sku":"A0022911","price":5679.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"450 \/ 4 \/ 4\/8VP4500","offer_id":49273693339925,"sku":"A0022884","price":5132.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/gates-powerband-predator-belt-narrow-section-8v-section1.jpg?v=1756614450"},{"product_id":"gates-predator-narrow-section-powerband-belt-spc-p-section","title":"Gates Predator Narrow Section PowerBand Belt -  SPC-P Section","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:780px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:24px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eNotched (cogged) V-belt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eCogged underside reduces heat build-up\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eHigher power density than wrapped equivalents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:18px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this v belt range, the cogged underside is the same on every length, so you step up or down lengths without changing the drive. A genuine Gates cogged v belt keeps the drive inside the published power tables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"3350 \/ 2 \/ 2\/SPC3350P","offer_id":49273802129685,"sku":"A0023137","price":458.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4250 \/ 5 \/ 5\/SPC4250P","offer_id":49273802162453,"sku":"A0023165","price":1423.87,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5000 \/ 4 \/ 4\/SPC5000P","offer_id":49273802195221,"sku":"A0023182","price":1347.58,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7500 \/ 8 \/ 8\/SPC7500P","offer_id":49273802227989,"sku":"A0023228","price":3764.44,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/gates-predator-narrow-section-powerband-belt-spc-p-section-3315406.jpg?v=1781532852"},{"product_id":"gates-powerband-predator-belt-narrow-section-5v-section","title":"Gates PowerBand Predator Belt Narrow Section - 5V Section","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:780px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:24px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eNotched (cogged) V-belt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eCogged underside reduces heat build-up\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eHigher power density than wrapped equivalents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:18px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this v belt range, the cogged underside is the same on every length, so you step up or down lengths without changing the drive. 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