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Cotton is an important crop that provides employment for more than 10,000 people in New South Wales and the lower climes of Queensland. It is a crop that can be temperamental when being processed, but is also a hardy product that is a staple of the textile and fashion industries. Latest figures show that 3.2 … Continue reading Cottoned on: Why Gates Power Transmission Solutions are ideal for the cotton industry →

The company which first developed the V-belt is continuing to innovate. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains. There are many companies that would like to claim that they are the market leaders in their field, but when your forebears created the field, it’s hard not to put credence to the claim. It was 1917 when John Gates manufactured … Continue reading Delivering efficiencies through product innovation →

New belts made from polyurethane avoid issues inherent in roller chain technology. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports. The utilisation of roller chains has been a standard feature of industrial production lines and manufacturing plants since its invention in 1880. However, recent advances in materials manufacturing have enabled the development of alternatives to the ubiquitous roller chain and … Continue reading Polyurethane belt removes need for lubrication →

Gates Australia has introduced its latest version of the Poly Chain GT Carbon synchronous belts. Designed to replace roller chain drives, Poly Chain provides higher efficiency and reliability whilst eliminating the maintenance required with traditional chain drives. Gates’ most powerful synchronous belt, specifically designed for optimum performance on high torque, low speed drives often seen in … Continue reading Gates Australia introduces new Poly Chain GT Carbon synchronous belts →