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From our historical beginning in 1911 by Charles C. Gates, the Gates Corporation has been recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of automotive power transmission products. Gates employs approximately 38,000 individuals worldwide of which 6,400 are dedicated to Power Transmission, Gates is a geographically diverse corporation with locations throughout the world.

Gates global automotive original equipment power transmission division serves over 34 OEM customers in all regions of the world. Gates provides a vast portfolio of products ranging from Crankshaft Damper, Micro-V Belts, Tensioners and Idlers for both Accessory and Synchronous drive systems. With manufacturing, system engineering, product design, and testing located in 15 locations in 20 countries on 4 continents , we have the complete capabilities to meet our customer requirements and needs, whenever and however needed.

 
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As our many worldwide OE partners have learned, Gates can enhance optimization efforts by getting involved early – right at the design stage.

Gates’ approach is one of system engineering, to find the best solutions based on the highly interdependent nature of the individual components.

Through the years, Gates has developed the engineering skills, including simulation programs and rig test methods, to engineer complete, integrated and highly functional systems.

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Micro-V® Belts, Tensioners, Crankshaft Dampers, Timing Belts, Idlers/Pulleys, E-M Drive System, GEM10 Module
Crankshaft Dampers
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E3 Drive System
Idlers/Pulleys
Micro V®
Tensioners
E-M Drive System
 
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Gates maintains technical centers and manufacturing facilities that are strategically located to complement our OEM customers. As a result, product and system design programs can be linked directly to customers throughout the world to accommodate simultaneous engineering.
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Timing Belt Drives and their Advantages Regarding Engine Efficiency and NVH Characteristics
 

Gates Corporation’s Power Transmission Division, the world leader in Synchronous Drive Technology, develops and supplies belt drive systems for the automotive industry. This article deals with the advantages of Timing Belt drives when compared to chain drives regarding fuel consumption and acoustic behaviour. Investigations were made for Timing Belt drives in both dry and oil mist environments.

English:  MTZ.pdf Adobe Acrobat
Rev Date: 01/01/2000
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Rubber and Plastics News Editorial - Kudos to Gates
 

Reprinted with permission of Rubber & Plastics News

English:  Rubber and Plastics News Editorial - Kudos to Gates Corp.pdf Adobe Acrobat
Rev Date: 01/01/1900
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AutoBeat's View Point on Fuel Saving Drive Systems
 

Gates Corp. has helped developed two systems to squeeze more efficiency from conventional engines by better managing how their power is used.

English:  GatesAutobeatViewpointNov906.pdf Adobe Acrobat
Rev Date: 01/01/1900
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