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Released On July 19, 2012

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Gates PIC Gauge - A New Tool Built to Revolutionise Serpentine Belt Diagnostics

The Automotive Aftermarket division of Gates, a leading manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, announced the launch of the Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge Belt Wear App, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app that delivers accurate measurement and evaluation of serpentine belt wear. Find the PDF field bulletin below.

Using state-of-the-art digital imaging technology in concert with industry-standard specifications for serpentine belts, Gates PIC Gauge utilises a photograph taken with the smartphone’s built-in camera, which is then analysed by patent-pending software to determine the degree of rib wear detected. The analysis returns one of three results: within specifications (green), wear detected (yellow), or replace belt (red). Belt wear measurements can be captured from any automotive or heavy-duty serpentine belt.

Since the late 1990s, auto manufacturers have phased out the use of neoprene belts and now install ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) belts on new models. EPDM is a superior technology with better performance characteristics but, like any wear part, belts made with this material have a limited service life. As EPDM belts age, they rarely show wear symptoms such as cracks and chunk-outs that are typical of neoprene belts. PIC Gauge is able to detect material loss and wear on these newer belts.

The PIC Gauge is simple to use and the results, which are immediate, can be stored and retrieved for future reference. It is the first digital belt wear tool available that is designed for professional technicians, service writers, and do-it-yourselfers.Gates has enabled auto technicians to regularly and easily check vehicle belts, helping the consumer avoid costly breakdowns and potentially dangerous situations.

Gates PIC GaugeBelt Wear App is currently available for the iPhone® and may be downloaded for free from Apple's App Store.

For instructional videos and to learn more about the PIC Gauge see www.GatesBeltWear.com.

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