Gates Launches Poly Chain® Carbon™ ONE to Expand Chain to Belt Conversion Opportunities Across Industrial Markets
PR Newswire•04/11/2026•16:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Poly Chain Carbon ONE launches to expand Gates’ industrial chain-to-belt conversion initiative
- ➤Up to 80% lower total ownership cost versus roller-chain drives
- ➤Maintenance-free operation eliminates lubrication and retensioning requirements
- ➤Drive systems up to 97% lighter than roller-chain alternatives
- ➤North American availability starts first, with global expansion throughout 2027
Expert Statements
Mike Haen, Vice president of global product line management and marketing at Gates
“A major opportunity for Chain to Belt is making synchronous belt technology a compelling choice at the start of the machine design process.”
Mike Haen, Vice president of global product line management and marketing at Gates
“Poly Chain Carbon ONE gives machine builders greater design flexibility and a more competitive drive-system cost while delivering their end users the reliability, maintenance-free operation and lower total cost of ownership offered by a belt drive.”
Gates Launches Poly Chain® Carbon™ ONE to Expand Chain to Belt Conversion Opportunities Across Industrial Markets PR Newswire
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