RoHS Compliance Statements – Power Transmission Products

The Product Application Engineering department is now able to issue RoHS compliance statements for our belt product lines.  Simply email email us at  PTPASupport@gates.com with your request and we will provide the compliance document.

John Force Racing Talks Gates Belts!

Check out this video which shows the drivers at John Force Racing discussing Gates Poly Chain belts and how the belts help them stay at the top of the class in NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car categories.

John Force Racing and Gates Belts

2015 FIRST Scholarship Question

The challenge question can be found here http://ww2.gates.com/first/scholarship-form.html.

Gates 2015 FIRST Scholarship Challenge Question
How are you planning on using your future engineering degree, knowledge, and skills for the overall betterment of society and the general advancement of the engineering field at large?

Who is The Gates Corporation?

If you've found this page, you likely know at least part of who we are, but do you know whole picture?  Here is a little bit about us that you may not know:

The Gates Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and a premier global manufacturer of fluid power products.  Our highly engineered products are critical components used in diverse industrial and automotive applications where the cost of failure is very high relative to the cost of our products.  We provide a differentiated value proposition to our customers by offering a complete portfolio of premium product and service solutions for both replacement and first-fit applications across our targeted end markets, which encompass process and specialty, construction, agriculture, energy, transportation, and automotive.  We sell our products globally under the Gates brand, which is recognized by distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and installers as the premium brand for quality and technological innovation, a reputation which we have built for over a century since our founding in 1911.

As an engineering leader with a strong foundation in research and development, Gates is committed to advancing the science of motion performance by developing safe, forward-thinking products, services, systems, and solutions, as well as fostering long-term customer and employee relationships.

Now that you now a bit more about us, let us know if we can help you with your power transmission needs.

ARPM and Industry Standards Organizations

Industry standards organizations are very important within manufacturing industries to assure product standardization and interchangeability.  Gates was a long time member of the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) until it changed to the Association For Rubber Products Manufacturers Association (ARPM) a few years ago.  Gates continues to maintain its membership with ARPM and actively participates in its technical and leadership committees.

Technical standards and bulletins on a wide variety of topics pertaining to belt drive systems are available from ARPM at http://www.arpminc.com/. 

ARPM also represents the United States interests with belt drive systems on an international level through the American National Standards Institute to the International Standards Organization (ISO).  Gates is committed to maintaining belt interchangeability and common practices within the industry on a global basis.

Feel free to contact Product Application Engineering at 303-744-5800 or at ptpasupport@gates.com.

Sea Otter Classic - 2015

The Sea Otter Classic, one of America's most beloved bicycle events is upon us!  Opening this week (April 16-19th in beautiful Monterey, CA) for it's 25th year!  There will be plenty to do and see at Sea Otter this year, but if you want the scoop about what new incredible Carbon Drive bikes we be on display, head over to the Carbon Drive Blog for the details.

One recommendation, don't miss the new Ibis Tranny 29 Unchained....

HSE Policy, MSDS, and Conflict Minerals

Gates provides quick access to general HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) documents online: http://www.gates.com/about-gates/policies/hse-policy.

This site contains:

• Gates Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy 
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Position Statement
• Conflict Minerals Response Letter
• Conflict Minerals Reporting Template

This site address the most frequent customer questions related to the above topics.

Gates Carbon Drive CDN

Have you been dreaming of a belt drive bike, but can't justify the cost?  Well it's time to wake up, CDN is here.  CDN, Carbon Drive's value oriented drive system has hit the market.  Designed for getting around the neighborhood, this drive system offers some of the great benefits our our CDX line, just without the cost.  Check out our Belted Blog for more info.

Synchronous Belt Troubleshooting

In the Product Application Engineering department we are often asked how to proper troubleshoot a synchronous belt drive system.  This request commonly arises either when a customer has a brand new drive system and is experiencing problems or has an existing system that has functioned properly for years and has just recently began to have issues.  We are glad to help any customer with their troubleshooting needs however if it is after hours or a quick reference is needed then we offer several resources to assist you.  

First, there is troubleshooting information in each of our Drive Design Manuals and these are directed towards the specific product line covered by the manual.  In addition, our Preventative Maintenance Manual is a great resource for not only troubleshooting the drive via the belt characteristics but also covers the entire system from installation to maintenance. These resources can be downloaded HERE.  

Second, we have developed a drive failure poster which has detailed images of the most common belt wear and failure types along with the probable cause for each type and recommended corrective actions.  This poster is a great reference for instances in which a quick understanding of the causes for belt wear and/or failure is desired.  This poster can be downloaded HERE.

For any additional questions feel free to contact us at ptpasupport@gates.com or 303-744-5800.