Gates Maintenance (GIBMAINT-1) Kit 1 - 508C & AT-1

The Gates Maintenance (GIBMAINT-1) Kit 1 - 508C & AT-1 is a complete set of Gates-branded drive tools for tensioning and aligning belt drives to published Gates service specifications. Correct tension and alignment are the two most significant factors in belt and bearing service life — the tools in this kit support both.

Where this product is used

Gates drive maintenance kits provide the tools needed to correctly install, align and tension belt drives to specification. Typical uses include:

• Planned maintenance programmes requiring a complete set of Gates tension and alignment tools
• Workshop and field technicians setting up new belt drives to Gates published service specifications
• Preventive maintenance audits across industrial, agricultural and fleet drive systems

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

Select the maintenance kit by the Gates tools included in your current or planned drive maintenance programme. Kit 1 and Kit 3 include the 508C sonic tension meter; Kit 2 includes the AT-1 laser alignment tool; Kit 4 adds EZ Align capability. For full commissioning capability, Kit 3 covers both tension measurement and laser alignment in one case. Call AIMS if you need to confirm which tools are included in each kit number.