Gates EuroGrip® Flexible Couplings and Decoupler Pulleys Enhance Engine Efficiency
08 Juin 2010 - 9:43PM
Business Wire
Gates Corporation today announced the introduction of a new
coupling technology, called EuroGrip®, to the Automotive
Aftermarket. Gates originally designed, engineered and produced
this new technology for European OEMs as a power transmission
product to drive accessories in compact engine compartments.
Using Gates proven synchronous belt technology, the EuroGrip®
Flexible Coupling is designed to transmit torque to drive engine
accessories, such as the alternator, power steering pump or air
conditioning compressor, and to damp vibrations between two
connected shafts. With engine technology trends increasingly shaped
by fuel economy, emission controls and package reductions, Gates
EuroGrip® coupling offers a light weight, compact design with
outstanding NVH characteristics (Noise, Vibration and
Harshness).
“This technology is already in use on over a million vehicles in
Europe,” said Tom Trojan, Marketing Manager, Gates Automotive
Aftermarket. “As with many engine parts, drive system components
are considered wear items and should be inspected beginning at
30,000 miles. When the Decoupler Pulley is worn, the load on the
drive system will increase, causing noise and vibration and
reducing the life span of the associated drive components. By
replacing these parts together when wear is detected, added repair
costs can be avoided.”
Gates is currently the only manufacturer in the Aftermarket
offering the EuroGrip® coupling. Current application coverage is
for Volkswagen and Volvo, but the company expects usage to increase
in the U.S. as many of the same engines utilizing the EuroGrip®
coupling in Europe are also used in North America. These
high-quality OE Exact replacement parts guarantee a perfect fit
every time.
About Gates
Gates Corporation (gates.com) is one of the
world’s leading manufacturers of industrial and automotive
products, systems and component with operations in 33 countries.
Gates maintains sales and marketing operations in every major
industrial and automotive market, including North and South
America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Gates is part
of the Industrial & Automotive group of Tomkins plc, a global
engineering group listed on both the London (TOMK) and New York
(TKS) stock exchanges, and with revenue of $4.2 billion in 2009.
Tomkins plc has over 25,000 employees worldwide and enjoys strong
market positions and technical leadership across all of its
business activities and owns some of the best-known brands in their
respective markets.
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