PIX launch new MUSCLE Belts Ultimate Strength with Green credentials
PIX’s overwhelming desire to be at the “cutting edge” in this field has culminated in the launch of the MUSCLE range of belts. Put simply, the PIX MUSCLE belt is the ultimate V-belt – super-high power rating, maintenance-free and eco-friendly. Years of consultation with their customers and taking into account the new requirements of the changing world we find ourselves in, has resulted in PIX providing the “perfect solution”.
• These belts are produced to comply with the latest REACH directives, RoHS regulations, and exclude all restricted chemicals as listed by the EPA in the US.
• The new belt compound does not emit any toxic substances, either during manufacture, or when running in use.
• The revolutionary design of the compound performs well in adverse conditions such as high temperatures, UV or Ozone exposure, and in chemically aggressive environments.
• MUSCLE belts show remarkable performance characteristics in terms of elongation and slippage – minimising energy loss and extending working life.
Main Features and Benefits:
• Extremely high power rating – up to 35% more than a regular belt.
• High tensile strength – resistant to elongation and breakage.
• Maintenance-Free – No re-tensioning required.
• High Efficiency – up to 98%.
• Highly Flexible – The standard construction allows the belt to “reverse bend” in drives with back idlers.
• Extended temperature range: from -25°C up to 120°C.
• Anti-static – complies with ISO 1813.
• Space-saving potential, when designing drives – less belts required.
• Longer service life, less down-time, reduced ownership costs.
PIX MUSCLE features a unique high power construction which minimises transmission losses at the lowest level. The composite high-modulus flexible layer supports a specially designed tension member around the circumference of the belt. Excellent lateral rigidity and a newly designed tensile cord structure gives MUSCLE its remarkable strength and resistance to elongation. The resultant decrease in slippage minimises energy loss.
The brand new compound used in MUSCLE belts has enhanced oil-resistant capability. This reduces belt degradation due to swelling when the belt is exposed to oils and grease. The compound also has a wider tolerance to extreme temperatures, preventing hardening and premature ageing of the rubber.
Commenting on the launch of MUSCLE, Operations Director for PIX Europe Stewart Booth said: “The new MUSCLE belt will be the flagship product for PIX and PIX Europe has been chosen for the worldwide launch of this range of ‘ultimate’ belts. The belt is the first of its type, combining three key features: Its ‘Lean’ due to its potential for space saving, longer service life and reduced ownership costs; ‘Mean’ due to its extremely high power rating and tensile strength, and ‘Green’ due to its Eco-friendly credentials. The MUSCLE belt gives PIX customers a market leading product that performs better and lasts longer than current products, saving time, money and the environment.”
For further information please contact:
Matt Deal,
Marketing & Communications Manager
PIX Europe Ltd, Unit 24 Farthing Rd Industrial Estate, Sproughton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5AP
Tel: 01473 744612
E-mail: mdeal@pixeuro.com
