Training Module

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Training Module The RPP Panther Synchronous Belt
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RPP Panther
The Panther Rules! RPP Panther with
ULTRA-CORD and Able compound provides fierce,
unequaled strength, efficiency and durability.
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RPP Panther with Able Compound
The Able Advantage
Reduces Tooth Shear
Able compound is an advanced polymer that
provides increased resistance to tooth shear and
tooth jump.
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RPP Panther with Able Compound
The Able Advantage
Better Adhesion
Able adheres to the belt cords and nylon tooth
facing. This allows for reduced tooth deflection
and improves belt life.
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RPP Panther with Able Compound
The Able Advantage
More Robust
The Able compound is a robust material that
improves product consistency.
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RPP Panther with ULTRA-CORD!
The ULTRA-CORD Advantage
Reduced Tension Decay
Holds drive tension better than belts using
aramid fiber cords thus providing dimensional
stability for the life of the drive.
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RPP Panther with ULTRA-CORD!
The ULTRA-CORD Advantage
Lower Installation Tensions
With ULTRA-CORD, there is no need to
over-compensate for aramid tension decay.
Lower tensions put less strain on drive
components such as bearings and shafts.
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RPP Panther with ULTRA-CORD!
The ULTRA-CORD Advantage
Doesnt Absorb Moisture
The use of ULTRA-CORD eliminates the need for
special handling such as plastic bags and
desiccants used with aramid belts to prevent
shrinkage from moisture absorption.
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New RPP Panther with ULTRA-CORD!
The ULTRA-CORD Advantage

• Improved Flex Life
• Aramid tensile strength degrades over time with
  repeated flexing. ULTRA-CORD resists
  tensile degradation dramatically improves belt
  life and shock load resistance.

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RPP Tooth Profile
RPP tooth profile for reduced noise levels,
resistance to tooth jumping, and improved meshing
with either RPP or HTD sprockets!
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High Quality Fabric Facing
Graphite- loaded, self-lubricating nylon fabric
facing for exceptional wear resistance, low
coefficient of friction, and superior drive
efficiency.
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Industry Standard Sprockets
Operates with the same readily available,
industry standardized RPP Panther sprockets.
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Works on Backside Idlers
Best choice for high torque drive systems that
require backside idlers.
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RPP Panther Synchronous Belt

• ULTRA-CORD
• Improves belt life
• Higher strength
• Reduced tension decay
• Dimensional stability

• Precision Ground Backing
• Smooth operation with backside idlers

• Able Compound
• Engineered polymer
• Increased performance
• Increased belt life

• Nylon Tooth Facing
• Graphite-loaded
• Self-lubricating
• Wear resistant

• Proven RPP Profile
• Greater transfer of power
• Jump shear resistant
• Reduced sprocket wear

• Tooth Indentation
• Shock absorbing
• Reduced noise

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The Energy Efficient RPP Panther

• Panther improves energy efficiency
• - 98 operating efficiency
• Reduces energy consumption
• - As much as 5 over other PT systems

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RPP Panther
Explanation of Part Numbers

• 3600-PTH8M-35

3600 3600 mm pitch length
PTH8M 8mm pitch
35 35 mm width
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RPP Panther
Standard Lengths and Widths
Belt Belt Pitch Length
Type Pitch (mm) Range (mm) Standard Widths
(mm) 8M 8 480 4400 12 22 35
60 14M 14 966 4956 20 42 65 90 120
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Panther Advantages over Poly-Chain

• Poly-Chain has a ribbed backing that does not
  work with backside idlers. Panther works well
  with backside idlers.
• Poly-Chain FAILS upon reaching its maximum
  operating temperature (185F). Panther Ultra-Cord
  operates in temperatures up to 230F.
• Panther belts exhibit lower noise
  characteristics than Poly-Chain belts.

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RPP Panther Noise Comparison
Panther vs Competitive System