Run With Us for Long Life V-Belts

When used over time, belts fail due to excessive wear, stretching and heat cracks, leading to frequent replacement and costly downtime. Gates is innovating to keep your belts running longer.

We created a new, patented EPDM construction for molded notch V-belts. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a high-performance synthetic rubber compound known for ozone, heat and weather resistance. Gates V-belts made with this exclusive EPDM construction offer greater efficiency, saving you money and maintenance headaches.

Check out these benefits of EPDM molded notch V-belts:

Longer life at extreme temperatures

• EPDM belts resist hardening to avoid cracking.
• They offer 70% broader temperature range (-60°F to +230°F) compared to other belts.
• They meet RMA standards for oil and heat resistance as well as static conductivity.

Greater efficiency

• Bandless, molded notch construction saves up to 3% on energy costs.
• Specially engineered molded notch shape reduces bending.
• Belts show improved flexibility for increased performance on small pulley diameters.

Smoother running

• Precision machined belt side walls reduce vibration for extended component life.
• Flex-bonded cords stay stable and resist stretch better than ever.
• EPDM belts tolerate misalignment better than the competition.

All Gates molded-notch V-belts have been upgraded to our exclusive EPDM construction.

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To learn more about how Gates patented EPDM V-belt construction can keep you up and running, please contact us.