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The new Gates TPU parabolic pitch conveyor belt sets the performance standard for high-strength precision industrial conveyor belts

Denver, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Gates (NYSE: GTES), the world's leading supplier of fluid power and power transmission solutions for specific applications, today announced the launch of two new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) ) Belt, that is, the pitch (GPP) in Gates Parabolic 8 mm and 14 mm contours. Compared with other alternatives (including alternative rubber belts, roller chains and steel cables), the new GPP belts are stronger, more durable, quieter, safer to operate, and require less maintenance.

"At Gates, we are always looking for market opportunities. Our material science expertise and innovation drive can create added value for our customers. The new GPP belt is the latest example of our efforts," said General Manager Scott Manley , Gates TPU. "In addition to expanding our TPU product range, GPP is another example of our commitment to replace traditional technologies with engineered belt solutions that are more efficient, lighter, cleaner, safer, and quieter than traditional roller chains. , The service life is five times longer than steel cable."

High-strength, reinforced steel (RSL) GPP 14-RSL is designed to surpass competitors, with the highest breaking strength of any 14 mm pitch TPU belt on the market, and the standard product version is compatible with Timken’s RPP® chain Wheels are compatible, making them suitable for plug-in replacements for a wide range of applications. All Gates GPP belts are equipped with nylon fabric on the tooth side, which has high wear resistance and quieter operation. The optional low temperature structure provides an operating range from minus 30 degrees to 50 degrees Celsius. The GPP conveyor belt complements Gates’ existing TPU conveyor belt series and provides reliable and precise operation in a wide range of industrial applications, including intralogistics, material handling, vertical lifting, door opening and industrial automation.   

The GPP conveyor belt is currently available in North America and EMEA. For more information, please contact your Gates TPU representative at [email protected] or visit www.gates.com/TPU.

About Gates Industries Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates provides a wide range of product portfolios as designated components for different alternative channel customers and original equipment manufacturers. For more than a century, Gates has been breaking the boundaries of materials science and designing products that exceed expectations in many areas of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play an important role in various applications in various end markets, including highway industry, off-highway industry, mobility and entertainment, automotive, energy and resources, and diversified industries. Our products are sold to more than 30 countries in our four business regions: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Greater China; and East Asia and India. For more information about Gates, please visit www.gates.com.

Forward-looking statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are related to management's current expectations of the company's business performance, and are based on these expectations, including company initiatives and product innovations. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which may cause the company's results to differ materially from the results described in the forward-looking statements. Some of these risks and uncertainties are discussed in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These factors should not be interpreted as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements contained in the company's filings with the SEC. Unless required by law, the company assumes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements when circumstances change.

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