Gates introduces heavy-duty turbocharger reducer hose
Gates has introduced a new heavy-duty turbocharger reducer hose for International trucks. The hose features silicone coated meta-aramid fabric with stainless steel pressure retention rings. Meta-aramid reinforcement provides flexibility and strength for long life in demanding high-temperature applications, while the silicone cover provides superior service life and excellent heat resistance up to 500°F, the company
Gates introduces heavy-duty water pumps
Gates Corp. introduces six new heavy-duty water pumps for heavy-duty truck applications. The pumps are as follows: two Mack/ Volvo pumps for Mack AC, AMI and AI Diesel engines (fits 2000-2003 Mack EM7 and E7 6Cyl, 12L engines); two International/Navistar MaxxForce 7 and MaxxForce DT engines; one Isuzu 4HE1-TC pump; and one Caterpillar pump for the
Gates Corp. expands FleetRunner Micro-V belt line
Gates Corp. has expanded its original equipment heavy-duty belt line with three new FleetRunner Micro-V belts to Gates heavy-duty belt line. FleetRunner’s patented belt technology is designed for the toughest applications to provide superior durability, slip resistance, crack resistance, load capacity and belt life, according to the company. “Our quarterly new product releases demonstrate our continued commitment
Gates unveils hybrid polymer water hose, whip air hose
Gates has added two new products to its line of hybrid polymer hoses: A water hose; and a whip air hose. The company explained that they won’t kink or curl, making jobs easier. Both products are available now. According to the company, these are the benefits of the whip air hose (pictured above right): ¼-in. male ball swivel and ¼-in.
Gates announces a serpentine solution kit for the Ford hybrid drive system
Aftermarket product manufacturer Gates Corp. has announced an accessory component kit for the Ford Drive electric hybrid system. This new kit contains the replacement belt, tensioner and pulleys for the Ford E-450 Azure hybrid drive system. Azure Dynamics Corp. originally produced a hybrid drive system that required a special dual-sided serpentine replacement belt; but Azure filed for
