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You can count on Gates to supply innovative new products that push the boundaries of materials science. We engineer our products to continually exceed expectations and outperform industry standards. We are constantly expanding our product catalog and services to support every facet of our customer's operations.
Find out how converting to Gates belt drive solutions will benefit your business. Schedule a free, on-site survey and receive an engineer-drafted belt drive design and detailed quote including ROI projections. No strings—or chains—attached.
Creating system solutions that address today’s industrial challenges, including Synchronous Belts, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), V-Belts, and metals.
Power transmission solutions delivering improved safety, reliability and productivity through advanced research and development.
Gates infrastructure supports customers every step of the way, through extensive distribution networks, technical application engineers, and technical sales support.
Watch a time lapse video of a Chain to Belt Conversion for an Asphalt Plant.
Gates applies new materials, fresh perspectives, and innovative techniques to discover superior solutions for our customers’ challenges.
Find out how replacing roller chain with Gates® Poly Chain® belts improved uptime, productivity, and safety at this North Carolina lumber mill.
Learn how this New Hampshire-based paving company eliminated the headaches and downtime of roller chain by converting to Gates® Poly Chain® belts.
See how Gates® Poly Chain® belts advance product innovation at this leading manufacturer of precision equipment for the beverage industry.
Fun, freedom, and adventure on two wheels. These are the core values of Serial 1 Cycles, Powered by Harley-Davidson. Launched in October 2020, these electric bicycles combine world-class product development with the most advanced bicycle technology available. Watch the video to hear their story of our partnership.
Find out how Gates powers the John Force Racing team and why they trust Gates Poly Chain Belts to keep their cars safe and competitive.
Gates Belts are not only for industrial applications. Founded in 2009, Schindelhauer was the first bike company in the world to completely forego chains and sell only belt drive bikes — a historic innovation in the bike market. Watch the video below to learn the history of our close partnership with Schindelhauer and their pioneering role in helping to introduce Gates Carbon Drive belts to modern cyclists.
Get a close-up view of the benefits of Gates® Poly Chain® belts and the advanced materials science and process engineering that go into making them.
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TRADITIONAL |
GATES SOLUTIONS |
BENEFITS |
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Roller Chain |
Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ |
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Gear Boxes/Direct Drive |
Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ |
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Engineered Chain |
Profile Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
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Plastic Modular Chain |
Supported Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
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Lift Cables |
Flat Belt Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
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Lead/Ball Screw |
Linear Belt Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
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BENEFITS OF UPGRADE DELIVER PAYBACK PERIODS AS SHORT AS 6-12 MONTHS
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LENGTHS AVAILABLE |
Up to 65.6 FT (pitch dependent) |
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PITCHES AVAILABLE |
5mm, 8mm, 14mm, 19mm |
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WIDTHS AVAILABLE |
9mm to 300mm |
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TEMPERATURE RANGE |
-65F to 185F |
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CONSTRUCTION |
Carbon Tensile Cords; Truly Endless |
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OTHER FEATURES |
High-Modulus cord which allows use of backside |
Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ is the profitable solution to replace roller chain, gears and large V-belt drives. Our industry leading power transmission technology drives savings day after day.
Gates’ innovative carbon tensile technology and extended length manufacturing technology enables application of Poly Chain on larger and longer drives than ever before.
Suitable for high torque, low speed drives and environments with explosive atmospheres, Poly Chain® Carbon™ Volt™ is Static conductive to ISO 9563 at time of manufacture and longer than any other belt on the market. The power you want, now with the safety you never had.
Higher power than you’ve reached before. Narrower drives than ever before. Poly Chain® ADV™ is designed for significantly reduced weight and maintenance in your high-torque applications with limited space constraints.
Polyurethane is extremely wear and fatigue resistant and at the same time highly flexible. TPU is abrasion- and chemical-resistant. TPU belts replace engineered chain, plastic modular chain, steel cable, ball screw systems, and more. In all of these applications, TPU offers clean and quiet performance, easier cleaning, incredible strength, and absolute precision. And, like all Gates belt solutions, no lubrication is ever required.
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ATTRIBUTE |
CONSTRUCTION |
OFFERING |
APPLICATIONS |
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LINEAR BELTS |
Open Ended & Welded |
Various Pitch, Cord Type, |
Linear Actuation, Lifting. |
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WIDE BELTS |
Welded |
Various Pitches, Kevlar Cord, |
Process Conveying, Hygiene, Tire |
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FLAT BELTS |
Open Ended |
Kevlar or Steel Cord in Most |
Material Lifts, Live Roller |
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FLEX BELTS |
Truly Endless |
Various Pitch, Steel Cord, 1.5- |
Up to 65.6ft Endless (Pitch |
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SLEEVES |
Truly Endless |
Various Pitch. Steel Cord, .12 |
Light Power Transmission, |
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FOOD BELTS |
Welded |
PosiClean®, CenterClean™, |
Food Handling and Conveying |
CUSTOMIZED
MACHINING
CUSTOMIZED
BACKINGS
CUSTOMIZED
PROFILES
Gates Drive experts get you up and running in no time. Any design, any material, and no minimums.
ENGINEERING |
MANAGEMENT |
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OEM LOGISTICS
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See how Gates combines advanced material science and process engineering in pursuit of superior solutions for our customers.
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ATTRIBUTE |
POLY CHAIN® |
POWERGRIP® GT™ |
TPU |
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TORQUE |
High to Low |
Medium to Low |
Low (Positioning) |
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RIM SPEED WITH STANDARD SPROCKETS* |
Max 6500FPM |
Max 6500FPM |
Max 3000FPM |
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NOISE |
Higher at high speeds |
Medium at high speeds |
Medium at high speeds |
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LENGTH (ENDLESS) |
Up to 65.6ft (pitch dependent) |
Up to 22.5ft (pitch dependent) |
Up to 77ft (endless) |
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LENGTH (LONG LENGTH) |
Up to 900ft (pitch and width dependent) |
Up to 590ft (pitch and width dependent) |
Up to 984ft (pitch and width dependent) |
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CONDUCTIVITY |
Volt only |
Yes (8 and 14mm) |
Standard No, Special Resin Available |
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TEMPERATURE |
-65°F to +185°F (-54°C TO +85°C) |
-30°F to +185°F (-34°C TO +85°C) |
-23°F to +158°F (-5°C TO +70°C) |
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
High |
Medium |
High |
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FOOD APPLICATIONS |
Yes (Not FDA) |
No |
Yes (FDA) |
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CUSTOMIZATION |
Very Low |
Low (some backings) |
High (Backings, Profiles, Modifications) |
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DUAL SIDED |
No |
Yes (Twin Power GT2) |
No |
* Higher speeds can be reached with custom sprockets
Schedule a no-cost survey and design consultation to find out the benefits that converting chain-drive equipment to Gates belt-drive solutions can give your business. Consultation includes on-site measurement, complete drive design report, and detailed quote with ROI projections. Enter your information to get started.
