Gates Introduces Micro-V Aramid Belts

Gates continues to be a leader in the development of automotive accessory drive belts, collaborating with OE manufacturers globally to continually evolve the performance and durability of belt drives with the most advanced Micro-V belt technology, constructions and materials in the world. Gates announces 11 new part numbers that are designed with an Aramid tensile cord for vehicles which utilize Aramid cord belts as original equipment. This construction creates an actual OE equivalent and sustains the integrity of the system– not just the belt.

The quest for increased fuel efficiency and higher horsepower are now found in highly evolved diesels, four-cylinder and turbocharged engines. To achieve this increased performance, all engine parts, including the drive belt must evolve to keep up with the OE. These types of engines create increased NVH- noise, vibration and harshness.

One way to control NVH is to utilize serpentine belts with an Aramid tensile cord. The polyester cord was the standard for years for OEM belts and continues to be an excellent option for most belt drives. However, the use of Aramid cord is becoming more prevalent. Gates has been monitoring the Aramid cord trend in order to fully understand the extent the OEs are utilizing Aramid in their replacement belts.

A video on the new Micro V- Aramid Belts is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rpuwL6V3mY&feature=youtu.be