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.
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.
The Gates IntraLogix family delivers purpose-built thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) live roller belts engineered for high-performance, automated intralogistics warehouses, with each belt matched to a specific live roller system's application requirements. Leading the family is the newest addition, the IntraLogix LRB-100. Alongside the proven LRB-77 and LRB-45, every TPU IntraLogix belt shares the same foundation: abrasion-resistant polyurethane for clean, quiet running, high-strength aramid reinforcement for low stretch, and long life design that keeps systems running longer. Backed by Gates application engineering support, IntraLogix gives warehouses a unified belting portfolio with a belt engineered for every system.
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.
The Gates Synchro-Power Linear family are a comprehensive family of polyurethane synchronous belt solutions engineered for positioning, lifting, conveying, and automation applications. Available as open-ended, welded endless, mechanically-spliced, and fully fabricated configurations in a wide range of tooth profiles and roll lengths, they combine durable polyurethane constructions with application-specific tensile member technologies to deliver precise motion control, reliable load handling, and long service life across a broad range of industrial markets.
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.
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.
Gates IntraLogix LRB-100 sets a new standard of belting for Vanderlande Accumulating Roller Pneumatic (ARP) .M systems in high-performance, automated Intralogistics warehouses. By replacing traditional flat PVC belts which have applicated v-guides, LRB-100 offers a fully homogeneous, design that eliminates delamination, increases belt life, and reduces the need for regular maintenance. This innovative approach lowers total cost of ownership with unparalleled reliability, consistency, and increased operational predictability.
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Q. What are thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) belts?
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.
Q. What applications use polyurethane belting?
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.
Q. Can Gates TPU belts be customized?
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.
Q. Are Gates polyurethane belts suitable for food processing?
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.
Q. Can I design TPU belts into my applications using Gates Design Power?
Yes, Design Power now allows you to design TPU belts into your applications, analyze belt forces, and optimize performance to meet your specific needs.
Q. Is there any training available for using Gates Design Power?
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.
Q. What is a live roller drive belt?
A live roller drive belt provides drive force to the carrier rollers on zero-pressure accumulation conveyors. Gates offers the LRB-100 and LRB-77 belts, 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.
What is the difference between the IntraLogix live roller belts?
The IntraLogix family of live roller belts are all made for specific OE systems. The newest belt in the family, LRB-100 is made for the Vanderlande ARP .M conveyance system, while LRB-77 and LRB-45 are made for Intelligrated and Dematic systems, respectively.