Rubber Backed Ceramic Pulley Lagging

Rubber Backed Ceramic Pulley Lagging

Gecko Tread

Gecko Tread

ABEAR Industrial’s square tile ceramic pulley lagging solution, engineered to significantly reduce the Total Cost of Ownership. It delivers exceptional traction across all operating conditions and offers an unmatched service life.

Anti-Resonance

Easy Installation

Flexible

Reduced TCO

Anti-Resonance

Easy Installation

Flexible

Reduced TCO

Anti-Resonance

Easy Installation

Flexible

Reduced
TCO

OVERALL FEATURES

GECKO TREAD is ABEAR Industrial’s square tile ceramic pulley lagging solution, engineered to significantly reduce the Total Cost of Ownership. It delivers exceptional traction across all operating conditions and offers an unmatched service life.

The advanced anti-resonance design further enhances the conveyor system performance by extending the lifespan of key mechanical components, including bearings, gearboxes, and other elements of the conveyor system.

The reduced Total Cost of Ownership is achieved not only through extended pulley lagging service life, but also through smoother system operation and improved conveyor belt service-life.

The Alumina Ceramic Tiles are engineered for maximum traction and belt protection. Embedded within semi-independent tread blocks, they deliver superior grip while minimizing wear on the conveyor belt.

The tread blocks and grooves are engineered for efficient material expulsion, ensuring exceptional traction under demanding conditions.

Operating Conditions:

Dry

Wet

Mud

Ice

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

Performance Attributes

Bonding Technology

Type

ABEAR CN Bonding Layer

Bond Strength (N/mm)

>20

Use Case
  • On-Site and In-Situ Installation.
  • Fast turnaround times.
  • Bond relies on applicator skill and management of environmental conditions.
    • Type

    ABEAR Hot Vulcanised (HV)

    Bond Strength (N/mm)

    >25

    Use Case
    • New Pulleys, Spare Pulleys or Off-Site Installation.
    • Unmatched Bond Reliability and Consistency.
    • GECKO Tread has been designed for the HV process - reducing labour and material costs and installation time.

    Bonding Technology

    Type
    Bond Strength (N/mm)
    Use Case

    ABEAR CN Bonding Layer

    >20

    • On-Site and In-Situ Installation.
    • Fast turnaround times.
    • Bond relies on applicator skill and management of environmental conditions.

    ABEAR Hot Vulcanised (HV)

    >25

    • New Pulleys, Spare Pulleys or Off-Site Installation.
    • Unmatched Bond Reliability and Consistency.
    • GECKO Tread has been designed for the HV process - reducing labour and material costs and installation time.

    Supply Options

    Strip (with Rubber Ends)

    Roll (Cut-To-Size on Application)

    Quick Sizing Guide

    This table offers a practical guideline applicable to most standard use cases.
    Thicker Pulley Lagging will improve the performance and service life.
    Please contact us for assistance with a specific application.

    Pulley Diameter (mm)

    Recommended Thickness (mm)

    Cell
    Drive
    Non-Drive
    (Clean Side)*
    Non-Drive
    (Dirty Side)*
    Snub*

    <320

    12

    12

    12

    12-25

    320-500

    12-15

    12

    12-15

    15-25

    500-800

    15-20

    12-15

    15-20

    20-25

    800-1200

    20-25

    15-20

    20-25

    25

    >1200

    25

    20-25

    25

    25

    Pulley Diameter (mm)

    Recommended Thickness (mm)

    Cell
    Drive
    Non-Drive
    (Clean Side)*
    Non-Drive
    (Dirty Side)*
    Snub*

    <320

    12

    12

    12

    12-25

    320-500

    12-15

    12

    12-15

    15-25

    500-800

    15-20

    12-15

    15-20

    20-25

    800-1200

    20-25

    15-20

    20-25

    25

    >1200

    25

    20-25

    25

    25

    *Rubber Backed Ceramic is recommended for Non-Drive Pulleys in slippery conditions

    Available Thickness Options (mm)

    12; 15; 20; 25 and others on request

    Material Specifications

    Our standard rubber compounds for ONYX Tread, these comply with and exceed the requirements of SANS 1669-2 and have a proven track record globally in all conditions through the Pulley OEMs and Maintenance Contractors that we continue to supply.
    We manufacture Food Grade, FRAS and more on request.

    Rubber Compounds

    Property
    Test Method
    Compound
    Cell
    Cell
    A-Grade
    FR
    Type-F

    Polymer

    Cell

    NR/BR/SBR Blend

    NR/BR/SBR Blend

    SBR/CR Blend

    Specific Gravity

    ISO 2781

    1.09 – 1.13

    1.16 – 1.20

    1.50 – 1.54

    Hardness (Shore A)

    ISO 48

    60 ± 5

    60 ± 5

    60 ± 5

    Tensile Strength

    ISO 37

    > 24 MPa

    > 17 MPa

    > 14 MPa

    Tear Strength

    ISO 34-1

    > 100 N/mm

    > 75 N/mm

    Cell

    Elongation at Break

    ISO 37

    > 550%

    > 550%

    > 400%

    Abrasion Loss

    ISO 4649

    ≤ 80 mm^3

    ≤ 120 mm^3

    ≤ 190 mm^3

    Resilience

    ISO 4662

    60%

    45%

    Cell

    Flame Retardancy

    SANS 340: Amdt 2

    Cell

    PASS

    PASS

    Midscale Gallery Test

    SANS 1366 Sect. 4.8

    Cell
    Cell

    PASS

    Operating Temperature Range

    Cell

    -40°C to +70°C

    -40°C to +90°C

    -20°C to +60°C

    Property
    Test Method
    Compound
    Cell
    Cell
    A-Grade
    FR
    Type-F

    Polymer

    Cell

    NR/BR/SBR Blend

    NR/BR/SBR Blend

    SBR/CR Blend

    Specific Gravity

    ISO 2781

    1.09 – 1.13

    1.16 – 1.20

    1.50 – 1.54

    Hardness (Shore A)

    ISO 48

    60 ± 5

    60 ± 5

    60 ± 5

    Tensile Strength

    ISO 37

    > 24 MPa

    > 17 MPa

    > 14 MPa

    Tear Strength

    ISO 34-1

    > 100 N/mm

    > 75 N/mm

    Cell

    Elongation at Break

    ISO 37

    > 550%

    > 550%

    > 400%

    Abrasion Loss

    ISO 4649

    ≤ 80 mm^3

    ≤ 120 mm^3

    ≤ 190 mm^3

    Resilience

    ISO 4662

    60%

    45%

    Cell

    Flame Retardancy

    SANS 340: Amdt 2

    Cell

    PASS

    PASS

    Midscale Gallery Test

    SANS 1366 Sect. 4.8

    Cell
    Cell

    PASS

    Operating Temperature Range

    Cell

    -40°C to +70°C

    -40°C to +90°C

    -20°C to +60°C

    Alumina Ceramic Tiles

    Property
    Value

    Alumina Content

    95%

    Specific Gravity

    3.62

    Vickers Hardness

    9.0 GPa

    Tensile Strength

    300 MPa

    Compressive Strength

    1.76 GPa

    Fracture Toughness

    3.75 MPa