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    UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF POLYURETHANE BELTING:
    A PORTFOLIO THAT EVOLVES WITH YOUR NEEDS

    One of Gates core advantages is the breadth and adaptability of our polyurethane belt portfolio. Our extensive selection of solutions continuously evolves to address the changing demands of the market, ensuring that your business is equipped with the optimal tools for each unique application. 

     

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    TIMING BELT BACKINGS  

    Does your application demand polyurethane belts tailored for specific performance needs? Gates offers an extensive selection of over 30 unique co-extruded and post-laminated backings to tackle even the toughest requirements, including optimized friction, chemical resistance, and static conductivity. WWe also offer a range of specialized surface finishes — from precision-ground edges and surfaces to tight tolerances, to punching, slotting, and CNC machining of three-dimensional contours — so you can trust Gates for the customized solution you need.  

     

    EXPLORE OUR TIMING BELT BACKINGS

    LRB-77 LIVE ROLLER DRIVE

    Designed to meet the exacting requirements of high speed, zero-pressure accumulation conveyors, the Gates LRB-77 live roller belt has been proven to deliver excellent performance for almost a decade. The integrated V-guide for the pressure roller groove ensures an accurate fit and proper belt tracking, while abrasion-resistant and long-life polyurethane provides drive force to the carrier rollers, and aramid tensile members maintain proper tension. 

     

    LRB-77 LIVE ROLLER DRIVE BELTS

    SYNCHRO-POWER™ FLAT

    Our extensive line of low-stretch flat polyurethane belts delivers high performance in lifting and positioning applications. Handling heavy loads with smooth, vibration-free motion, our polyurethane Synchro-Power flat belts are steel-reinforced for superior tensile strength and stiffness, and have sealed edges to eliminate fraying and increase resistance to corrosion for longer belt life.

     

    SYNCHRO-POWER FLAT BELTS 

    SYNCHRO-POWER WIDE 

    Often used when precise product positioning or extra belt width is required, polyurethane Synchro-Power Wide belts are ideal for synchronous conveying, rapid indexing, and automated processing. Built to handle bulk, their uniform tension and parallel cord construction enables increased production speed and better tracking, while eliminating exposed cord. 

     

    SYNCHRO-POWER WIDE BELTS

    PROFILE BELTS 

    Profile belts can be customized with welded profiles to meet your specific application requirements. Over 2,000 polyurethane belt profile designs are already available from our extensive inventory, but if none of these fit, our application engineers will help you to design new, custom-built profiles from tough polyurethane that will become an integral part of the belt through thermal bonding. 

     

    PROFILE BELTS

    LRB-45 LIVE ROLLER DRIVE

    For high speed and durable live roller belt solutions, you can rely on synchronous belts, which guarantee 100% reliability under the most diverse circumstances. The Gates LRB-45 Live Roller Drive Belt offers a high-friction, knurled diamond pattern for less slippage on top, while the low friction fabric on the bottom prevents static buildup. Incorporating aramid cord ensures lower stretch and longer life compared to other belts. 

     

    LRB-45 LIVE ROLLER DRIVE BELTS

    INTERESTED IN POLYURETHANE BELTING? CONNECT WITH US

    To find out more about the wide-ranging applications and advantages of polyurethane belts, or to ask us a question, get in touch with our dedicated team of experts today. 

     

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    APPLICATIONS IN POLYURETHANE BELTING

    MATERIALS HANDLING, WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS

    MATERIALS HANDLING, WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS 

     

    You can rely on our in-depth knowledge of your industry to keep your business running smoothly, safely, and reliably. Polyurethane belting has Gates innovation and design advantages built in our extensive product line covers a wide variety of applications, and our advanced polyurethane belts deliver increased uptime, helping you to reduce maintenance and avoid replacement issues.  

     

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    GENERAL MANUFACTURING 

     

    As a global manufacturing company, we understand manufacturing challenges, and leverage over a century of industry experience to create the solutions you need. Polyurethane belts can be customized with welded profiles to meet your exact requirements, whether you’re processing tires, lumber, glass, or paper.   

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    FOOD & BEVERAGE

     

    Synchro-Clean™ belts enable you to combine the highest sanitation standards with increased efficiency and productivity. These food grade belts are USDA-certified, FDA and EU regulation-compliant, and conform to clean-in-place (CIP) protocols. Hard-wearing and high-performing, they are available in positive drive, center-drive/self-tracking, and flat configurations to meet your food processing needs. 

     

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    PHARMA, HEALTH CARE, AND HYGIENIC

     

    Polyurethane belts for hygienic product manufacturing and process applications enable highly dynamic, precise, and smooth operation. Our extensive portfolio includes belts that can operate with small pulley diameters, and the strongest wide belt in the market, with superior tensile strength and higher stiffness for a longer lifetime and lower cost of ownership. 

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    VERTICAL LIFTING

     

    The unique parabolic profile of Gates GPP belts creates smooth and precise linear movement making them ideal for both light actuation and heavy vertical lifting applications. Compatible with RPP and HTD pulleys, Gates GPP belts are an easy drop-in replacement option.  

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    ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION 

     

    You can rely on Gates to help you maximize the benefits of connected manufacturing technologies at every stage of digitalization and automation. Polyurethane belts are available in a range of belt pitches and cord types to ensure you can achieve the positional accuracy essential for automation equipment applications. They can be customized with welded profiles in almost any shape and construction.   

    High-rise buildings under construction with multiple cranes in a urban development area.

    BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

     

    Gates helps to lower your total cost of ownership with industry-leading belt drive solutions and systems. Combining global expertise with in-region manufacturing and testing, we provide heavy equipment suppliers with a one-stop solution across all applications, helping your customers meet their CO2 emissions goals, while improving onsite safety, increasing operating time, and eliminating costly application problems.

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    MARINE

     

    We have special materials and processes that allow for the integrity of product strength and performance in environments where the belt is exposed/submerged in the water.    

    Inside view of a white garage door with metal hinges and brackets, partially opened along its tracks.

    AUTOMATED DOORS 

     

    Clean, quiet, and smooth-running, Synchro-Power belts are designed for long lasting and energy-efficient performance in precision motion control applications. This makes them ideal for horizontal and vertical automated doors, as they deliver high-speed and synchronous movement with relatively low noise and low dusting. 

    Cardboard box moving on a curved roller conveyor system in a packaging facility.

    PACKAGING 

     

    Gates durable polyurethane belts reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs for packaging machinery. Customizable for your convenience, all our polyurethane belts work harmoniously with other components, and can be tailored to specific applications for enhanced productivity and profitability.  

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    MATERIALS HANDLING, WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS

    MATERIALS HANDLING, WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS 

     

    You can rely on our in-depth knowledge of your industry to keep your business running smoothly, safely, and reliably. Polyurethane belting has Gates innovation and design advantages built in our extensive product line covers a wide variety of applications, and our advanced polyurethane belts deliver increased uptime, helping you to reduce maintenance and avoid replacement issues.  

     

    LEARN MORE

    Industrial conveyor system with motors and control panels, moving materials in a manufacturing facility.

    GENERAL MANUFACTURING 

     

    As a global manufacturing company, we understand manufacturing challenges, and leverage over a century of industry experience to create the solutions you need. Polyurethane belts can be customized with welded profiles to meet your exact requirements, whether you’re processing tires, lumber, glass, or paper.   

    Plastic bottles filled with orange liquid with black lids, moving on a conveyor belt in a bottling facility.

    FOOD & BEVERAGE

     

    Synchro-Clean™ belts enable you to combine the highest sanitation standards with increased efficiency and productivity. These food grade belts are USDA-certified, FDA and EU regulation-compliant, and conform to clean-in-place (CIP) protocols. Hard-wearing and high-performing, they are available in positive drive, center-drive/self-tracking, and flat configurations to meet your food processing needs. 

     

    LEARN MORE

    A worker in protective gear operating machinery in a food processing plant.

    PHARMA, HEALTH CARE, AND HYGIENIC

     

    Polyurethane belts for hygienic product manufacturing and process applications enable highly dynamic, precise, and smooth operation. Our extensive portfolio includes belts that can operate with small pulley diameters, and the strongest wide belt in the market, with superior tensile strength and higher stiffness for a longer lifetime and lower cost of ownership. 

    Automated storage and retrieval system with blue and orange metal racks in a warehouse.

    VERTICAL LIFTING

     

    The unique parabolic profile of Gates GPP belts creates smooth and precise linear movement making them ideal for both light actuation and heavy vertical lifting applications. Compatible with RPP and HTD pulleys, Gates GPP belts are an easy drop-in replacement option.  

    Robotic arms welding and assembling car bodies in an automotive plant, with sparks flying.

    ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION 

     

    You can rely on Gates to help you maximize the benefits of connected manufacturing technologies at every stage of digitalization and automation. Polyurethane belts are available in a range of belt pitches and cord types to ensure you can achieve the positional accuracy essential for automation equipment applications. They can be customized with welded profiles in almost any shape and construction.   

    High-rise buildings under construction with multiple cranes in a urban development area.

    BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

     

    Gates helps to lower your total cost of ownership with industry-leading belt drive solutions and systems. Combining global expertise with in-region manufacturing and testing, we provide heavy equipment suppliers with a one-stop solution across all applications, helping your customers meet their CO2 emissions goals, while improving onsite safety, increasing operating time, and eliminating costly application problems.

    Upward view of an oil drilling rig with pipes and heavy equipment in the sunlight and a clear blue sky.

    MARINE

     

    We have special materials and processes that allow for the integrity of product strength and performance in environments where the belt is exposed/submerged in the water.    

    Inside view of a white garage door with metal hinges and brackets, partially opened along its tracks.

    AUTOMATED DOORS 

     

    Clean, quiet, and smooth-running, Synchro-Power belts are designed for long lasting and energy-efficient performance in precision motion control applications. This makes them ideal for horizontal and vertical automated doors, as they deliver high-speed and synchronous movement with relatively low noise and low dusting. 

    Cardboard box moving on a curved roller conveyor system in a packaging facility.

    PACKAGING 

     

    Gates durable polyurethane belts reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs for packaging machinery. Customizable for your convenience, all our polyurethane belts work harmoniously with other components, and can be tailored to specific applications for enhanced productivity and profitability.  

    THE BEST CHOICE FOR INDUSTRIAL & OFF-HIGHWAY

    Whatever your industry, we have the solution. See how we can help you take your operation to new levels of productivity and excellence.

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    GATES TPU BELT PROFILE SELECTOR 

    Configure custom profiles for polyurethane belting to meet your application requirements using this comprehensive online tool.

    GATES TPU BELT PROFILE SELECTOR 
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    GATES THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE BELT CATALOG  

    Explore the most compelling thermoplastic polyurethane belt portfolio in the market. Download our PDF catalog for comprehensive coverage of our TPU line, including product specifications and technical information. 

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    TPU SOLUTIONS SIMPLIFIED  

    Gates industry-leading Design Power software now includes a comprehensive design software for TPU timing belts. Explore the entire Gates TPU portfolio and easily flip to another Design Power module to get information about other Gates belt products. Already know the specifications of your belt? Use the digital input sheet in the Quick Order product configurator to enter your belting specifications and request a quote.  

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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    Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) belts are power transmission and conveyor belts made from extruded polyurethane reinforced with steel or aramid tensile cords. They deliver strength, dimensional precision, and abrasion resistance, and are available in a wide range of profiles, pitches, and widths.

    Gates polyurethane belts are used in materials handling and logistics, general manufacturing, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical and hygienic production, vertical lifting, robotics and automation, building materials, marine environments, automated doors, and packaging machinery.

    Yes. Gates offers more than 30 co-extruded and post-laminated backings, over 2,000 welded profile designs, and specialized finishing options including precision grinding, punching, slotting, and CNC machining. 

    Yes. Gates Synchro-Clean food grade belts are USDA certified, compliant with FDA and EU regulations, and conform to clean-in-place (CIP) protocols. They are available in positive drive, center-drive/self-tracking, and flat configurations.

    Yes, Design Power now allows you to design TPU belts into your applications, analyze belt forces, and optimize performance to meet your specific needs.

    Yes, we offer video tutorials and other support resources like Design Power Pro Tips video series to help users get the most out of the platform and maximize its capabilities in their designs.

    A live roller drive belt provides drive force to the carrier rollers on zero-pressure accumulation conveyors. Gates offers the LRB-77, with an integrated V-guide for accurate tracking, and the LRB-45, which features a high-friction knurled diamond top pattern and aramid tensile cords for lower stretch and longer life.

    Contact our team of industry experts and application engineers to learn more about our polyurethane beltings solutions today.