PISTA® Synchronous Belt Drive

New PISTA® Grit Chamber Drive Design Decreases O&M Time and Cost

On-going innovation and development drives the world’s leading PISTA® Grit Chamber technology—now with the introduction of the new PISTA® Synchronous Belt Drive option. It eliminates the need for managing or changing out oil in the otherwise easy-to-maintain traditional PISTA® Grit Chamber drive. Retrofittable to all older drives with the same anchor bolt pattern, it also incorporates new viewing ports for inspection and operator-friendly features for routine O&M, which will be standard on all new PISTA® Grit Chamber drive units.

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Product Summary

The PISTA® Synchronous Belt Drive is a new drive option for PISTA® Grit Chamber systems designed to reduce routine maintenance, eliminate traditional gearbox oil management, and lower long-term operating costs. Its retrofit-friendly design supports easier inspection, simplified replacement, and improved drive efficiency.

Key Benefits

  • Eliminates traditional gearbox oil changes
  • Reduces O&M time and maintenance costs
  • Allows quick visual inspection through side access ports
  • Provides 5–7 years of belt operating life
  • Retrofits to existing PISTA® Grit Chamber drives
  • Made in the USA and AIS/BABA compliant

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