Gates Corporation is a global leader in belt drive technologies. Their advanced belt and coupling products are used in diverse industrial and automotive applications.
Founded in 1911 as the Rubber and Accessories Company.
In 1917, the company invented the first V-belt, which has been a staple in automotive and industrial applications ever since.
In the 1930s, the company expanded into the international market and began producing belts for agricultural and construction equipment.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the company continued to innovate with new belt designs and materials, including the timing belt and the serpentine belt.
In 1996, the company changed its name to Gates Corporation and expanded into the fluid power and power transmission markets through a series of acquisitions.
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Gates V-belts are a classic belt design used in power transmission applications.
Gates serpentine belts are used in automotive applications to power multiple accessories from a single belt.
Gates timing belts are used in engines to synchronize the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft.
Gates offers a limited lifetime warranty for their automotive belts, as well as various warranties for their industrial belts depending on the specific product and application.
Gates recommends following their specific installation procedures for each belt to ensure proper performance and avoid damage.
V-belts are a classic belt design used in power transmission applications, while serpentine belts are used in automotive applications to power multiple accessories from a single belt.
Gates products are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, agriculture, construction, and more.
Gates offers belts made from various materials, including some that are environmentally friendly, such as their EcoFlex belts made from recycled polyester and rubber.