Gates 6979 POWERATED BELT

PoweRated® V-Belts are designed as an alternative to conventional light-duty belts, with high-performance construction to deliver more horsepower, less stretch, and provide longer service life. PoweRated® belts are suitable for outdoor power equipment, appliances, and industrial applications where Fractional Horsepower (FHP) belts are typically used. They are recommended for heavy-duty drives and clutching applications. Meets the requirements of high power, clutching ability, heavy shock load absorption and back idler driven lawn and garden equipment.

• Designed with bareback construction for smooth clutching on shock loaded, backside-idler-driven equipment.
• Aramid Tensile Cords combine limited stretch with extraordinary strength and durability.
• Distinct green color bareback low friction wrapping provide smooth clutching operation.
• PoweRated V-Belts can be substituted for equivalent sizes of Gates Truflex V-Belts.
• Fabric reinforcement on the bottom ensures high crack resistance if back idler is used.