Gates 8V3550 Predator PowerBand Joined V-Belt — 8V Section, 355" Outside Length

Gates 8V3550 Predator PowerBand — Joined V-Belt for Heavy Industrial Saudi Applications

The Gates 8V3550 Predator PowerBand is a joined V-belt — multiple V-belts permanently joined by a tie band — that prevents belt turnover and vibration in heavy industrial drives. The 8V section handles the largest power transmission requirements (up to 500 HP per belt), designed for large fans, crushers, and grinding mills common to Saudi cement, mining, and quarrying operations.

Vision 2030 infrastructure projects including NEOM, Red Sea Development, and Qiddiya have created massive demand for cement and construction materials. Predator PowerBand belts keep the crushers, conveyors, and material handling equipment running.

Key Features

Joined Construction: Multiple V-belts joined by tie band — eliminates belt turnover. Predator Compound: Advanced EPDM with high-modulus tensile members handles shock loads and heavy starting torque. 8V Section: The largest V-belt section — up to 500 HP per belt. Matched Set Guarantee: Joined construction ensures all belts share load equally.

Applications in Saudi Arabia

Cement Plants (Riyadh, Yanbu, Al Bahah): Primary and secondary limestone crushers use 8V section PowerBand belts on large drives. Quarry Operations (Najd, Hijaz): Aggregate processing plants use heavy jaw crushers and cone crushers driven by 8V PowerBand belts. Steel Rolling Mills (Jubail): Main drive motors on rolling mill stands use 8V section belts.

Technical Specifications