Gates maintains Global Innovation Centers in Europe, Asia and North America to serve the needs of our worldwide OEM customers. These three facilities support component and systems testing and development. Disciplines include metrology, material and mechanical analysis, tribology, component durability testing, engine and transmission development, and full system testing.
- ISO / TS 16949
- QS 9000
- VDA 6
- ISO 14001
- Gates – S1
- Ford – Q1
- VDA6.1, EAQF94, AVSQ94
- ISO 9001 & 14001
- Advanced Mechanical Analysis
- Advanced Chemical Analysis & Microscopy for complete failure analysis, including surface chemical composition and reconstructive analysis
- Firing Engine Labs and System Testing
- Vehicle System Testing and Development
- Noise and Tribology Lab for Materials and Products for testing of belt-pulley interface, belt misalignment, impact of idlers and tensioners
- Mechanical Analysis of Materials and Products
- Product Durability Labs
- Adhesives Development & Testing, Surface Science
- Textile & Cord Development and Testing focused on cord and adhesive processing
- Industrial Products and Systems Development
