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    GATES® GC20
    with GATES® CORTEX INTELLIGENCE

    SMART + VERSATILE FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY IN THE FACTORY OR FIELD.

     

    Gates® GC20 with Gates® Cortex Intelligence takes the guesswork out of hydraulic assembly fabrication. Our innovative crimper features intuitive touch-screen controls, improved ergonomics, and on-board training. The intelligent Cortex  platform brings smart crimper technology and real-time connectivity providing the latest up-to-date product crimp specifications with integrated Gates® eCrimp™ settings and remote support for ultimate operational efficiency.

     

    At Gates, we design our hydraulic hose crimper solutions to be versatile, and now with our Gates® GC20r Conversion Kit you can upgrade your existing Gates® Power Crimp 707, bringing your hose assembly fabrication business into the next generation.

     

     

         

     

       

     

     

     

    INDUSTRY-FIRST INNOVATION


    Watch how we are changing hose assembly fabrication at the push of a button.

     

      

     

     

    GC20 Features + Benefits

    • Connected — Access to continuously-updated eCrimp content with new product crimp specs
    • Efficiency — Intuitive touch-screen controls reduce assembly time, regardless of hose assembly experience; it also saves favorites and optimizes crimp cycle time for faster crimping
    • Support —Calibration and Maintenance tracking and reminders promote quality control and uptime; Remote support available for quick troubleshooting
    • Safety — On-board videos simplify the training of new operators; Improved ergonomics with task light and die cone handle make the job easier
    • Certifications — CE Compliant and FCC Certified; Design Patent Pending in the U.S.

    VIEW GC20® CRIMPER

    GC20 SPECIFICATIONS

    • Crimp up to 1.25’’ 4-wire hose
    • Requires hydraulic pump; compatible with existing PC707 pumps
    • Uses standard Gates dies (700-Series dies)
    • Vertical captive loading
    • 115 220VAC, 50/60HZ
    • Bench mount
    • 12” x 12” x 28”

    WE TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY FABRICATION

    Your next-level versatile crimper designed to assemble Gates products using an intuitive touch-screen control panel directly linked to Gates eCrimp specifications.

    CLOUD-CONNECTED CORTEX INTELLIGENCE

     
    Access to the latest content with data refresh pushed automatically overnight when connected to WiFi, and the ability for users to pull content at anytime.

    ONBOARD CRIMP INFORMATION

     
    3X faster than traditional PC707 when selecting crimp settings; crimp specifications automatically loaded based on user selections.

    AUTOMATED
    CALIBRATION

     
    Cortex eliminates manual adjustments to crimp specifications.

    IMPROVED
    ERGONOMICS

     
    Addition of an LED work light and a new handle on the die cone makes it more user friendly and reduces contact with grease.

    ADDED SAFETY +
    CONTROL

     
    Optional administrator and operator profiles with password protected login. TO 6

    INTEGRATED PRODUCT SELECTION TOOL

     
    Provides a quick and efficient way to select the right hose, coupling and die combination.

    ONBOARD TRAINING CONTENT

     
    Knowledge Center provides, animations, videos and PDFs to guide user through the product functionality with safety content, product information and more.

    OTA SOFTWARE + FIRMWARE UPDATES

     
    Future-proof design with over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware updates, enabling crimpers to access future innovations and enhancements from Gates.

     

     


     

    Gates exclusive database containing the most up-to-date specifications for Gates hydraulic and industrial hose products including crimping instructions, crimp diameter and maintenance/ troubleshooting information. Gates® Cortex Intelligence embeds eCrimp with continuous updates via Wi-Fi for the most current product and crimp data available.

     

     

     

    ALREADY HAVE A GATES® PC707?

    UPGRADE WITH GATES® NEW GC20r CORTEX CONVERSION. Gates offers the GC20 Cortex as a new crimper, and we offer conversion kits that upgrade the PC707 crimper to a digital, connected GC20 Cortex crimper with a straightforward 45-minute conversion. Plus, the conversion kits utilize the same dies and pump as your existing PC707, to minimize disruptions to your business.

     

    VIEW THE GC20R KIT

     

     

    QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

    We love it too, that’s why we enhanced it with the most advanced technology. GC20 Cortex has all PC707 capabilities, including upgrades that solve PC707 pain points and additional new features designed to exceed expectations. This is more than a crimper.

     

    The PC707 has been around for decades, and frankly it is not taking advantage of modern electronics, controls, and connectivity that are available today.  These advances are expected by our customers and allow Gates to further safeguard crimper operations.  Furthermore, the upgrades included in GC20 Cortex will make the safety-critical task of assembling hose more adaptable to the next generation workforce.

    The smart technology and user-focused features in the Cortex platform go beyond conventional crimper expectations.  Onboard training videos make the GC20 Cortex a training tool to ensure new operators are prepared with Safe Hydraulics content.  Ongoing reminders about Safe Hydraulics are presented to operators during normal GC20 crimp operations.  Furthermore, New Product Introduction is integrated into the Cortex platform, with instantaneous access to crimp specs and marketing collateral on all new Gates Fluid Power products.  

    Gates built upon the already-popular PC707 crimper and the useful eCrimp platform, add innovative machine controls, a cloud platform, and an industrial application to deliver a robust Gates Enterprise Solution.  This means Gates owns this technology from end-to-end to deliver complete customers solutions with robust functionality and secure data integrity.

    Just like the cortex in our brains, Gates® Cortex Intelligence, is a powerful central platform that will enable those “higher-order” business functions.  This platform is just the start of a digital revolution at Gates, one that meets the expectations of the next generation of customers and employees and aligns with Industry 4.0.  And just like the cortex in our brains, Gates® Cortex will evolve and expand over time to meet business needs and provide additional value for Gates customers.

    At Gates, we are committed to maximize customer value. If you are one of our existing loyal PC707 users, there is a retrofit kit option that allows you to update your PC707 crimper to a GC20 crimper with minimal disruptions to your business. The conversion can be completed on a PC707 at a customer site in about 45 minutes and requires only basic tools. Plus, the GC20 uses the same crimper dies and pump as the PC707 for minimal disruptions to your business.

    A tremendous amount of value is packed into the GC20 Cortex!  While the GC20 Cortex remains one of Gates baseline crimpers, Gates is significantly increasing the value to customers. This crimper innovation will save you time, money and hassle - faster crimper, easier training, access to new crimp specs, reminders on safe hydraulics, long-term quality due to calibration cycles and preventive maintenance tracking to keep your crimper up and running. 

    The tablet securely attaches to the crimper and is delivered with an industrial case and screen protector for extra protection. The battery charges automatically when the GC20 Cortex is docked in the crimper, and smart charging aids in long battery life.

    While the initial launch is in the US and Canada, we are actively exploring options to make GC20 Cortex technology available in numerous regions where Gates Hydraulic products are sold.