Gates has added RPM racing belts to its online catalogues for the first time.
The addition reflects increasing demand for performance belts, suitable for tough and extreme racing environments.
Rising numbers of participants in a wider range of motorsports, such as off-roading competitions, driftcar racing and track-day events are also driving greater sales opportunities.
Full details about RPM timing belts and RPM accessory belts for competitive motorsport applications are now accessible to distributors and installers via GatesAutoCat and TecDoc.
RPM timing belts
Unlike timing belts manufactured to standard OE specifications, RPM timing belts are specifically
designed to handle the more rigorous demands of engines driven in competition and racing
conditions.
Superior belt construction provides the additional strength required for racing environments.
Enhancements also include internal glass-fiber cords and gripping teeth, which are equipped with aramid fiber technology to provide greater durability.
High-saturation hydrogenated nitrile elastomeric composites deliver the additional heat resistance desired across
competitive motorsport environments.
The belts fit precisely and are as straightforward to install as standard Gates timing belts, making them an ideal fit for competition days.
The catalogue listings include 55 SKUs.
Top selling applications (with part numbers) include Subaru Impreza, Forester, Legacy, Outback,
9-2X (T328RB), Audi TT, A4, A3, S3/Seat Ibiza, Leon, Toledo/VW Golf, Jetta, Passat, Beetle,
Clasico, Bora (T306RB) and Lexus IS300, GS300/Toyota Supra (T215RB).
RPM accessory belts
RPM Accessory Belts have greater durability than OE quality accessory belts for standard
applications.
They generate low levels of heat, less noise, fewer vibrations and greater power transmission.
Two layers of adhesion, plus a nylon-fibre reinforced EPDM undercord and a heat resistant EPDM overcord, extend the service life of the belts.
The high modulus low-stretch aramid cord delivers extreme high load carrying capabilities.
The catalogue listings include 130 SKUs.
As well as the applications already listed for timing belt drives, this broader range includes top marque vehicles such as BMW Z4 Coupe (K060575RPM), Ferrari Maranello (K050516RPM), Jaguar F-Type (K060935RPM), Lamborghini Huracan EVO (K050380RPM) and many more.
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