Gates Multifunction Terms

Engineering Power Transmission Excellence Since 1911

Gates Industrial Corporation, based in Denver, Colorado, is a manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products used in diverse industrial and automotive applications. Founded on October 1, 1911, when Charles Gates Sr. purchased the Colorado Tire and Leather Company, Gates has evolved into a global leader trusted by automotive professionals and manufacturers worldwide. In 1917, John Gates developed a belt made of rubber and woven threading called a V-belt, due to its shape, revolutionizing power transmission and establishing the foundation for more than a century of innovation.

What distinguishes Gates in the automotive aftermarket is their commitment to original equipment quality. Gates automotive parts are in hundreds of millions of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Their engineering partnerships with global automotive manufacturers ensure that every replacement part meets or exceeds OE specifications, delivering the same performance and durability drivers expect from factory-installed components. In the 1980s, Gates became the world's largest synchronous/timing belt manufacturer, cementing their position as the go-to source for critical engine timing components.

Comprehensive Automotive Solutions

Gates' product portfolio spans the essential systems that keep vehicles running smoothly. Their accessory drive belts represent decades of material science advancement, utilizing advanced compounds like EPDM rubber and aramid fiber tensile cords to withstand extreme temperatures, resist oil contamination, and deliver maintenance-free performance. In 1979, Gates created the serpentine belt that changed automotive transmission as we know it, and they continue to lead in belt drive innovation today.

Beyond belts, Gates manufactures a complete range of fluid power products including hydraulic hoses, cooling system hoses, and fuel system components. Their timing belt kits are engineered as complete system solutions, often including water pumps, tensioners, and idler pulleys to ensure proper installation and optimal performance. Gates manufactures power transmission products and fluid power products including v-belts, synchronous/timing belts, micro-v belts, pulleys/sheaves, bushings, sprockets, tensioners, hydraulic hose and couplings, and more.

Trusted Quality for Every Application

Whether you're maintaining a daily driver or building a high-performance engine, Gates provides the precision-engineered components that professional technicians depend on. Their products undergo rigorous testing to meet SAE specifications and OEM requirements, ensuring reliable performance under the most demanding conditions. From the innovative G-Force CVT belts for powersports applications to heavy-duty truck components designed to reduce fleet downtime, Gates delivers solutions that keep vehicles of all types on the road and performing at their best.