Scion xB Gates Micro V Alternator Belts

From our historical beginning in 1911 by Charles C. Gates, the Gates Corporation has been recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of automotive power transmission products. Gates employs approximately 38,000 individuals worldwide of which 6,400 are dedicated to Power Transmission, Gates is a geographically diverse corporation with locations throughout the world.

Gates global automotive original xB equipment power transmission division serves over 34 OEM customers in all regions of the world. Gates provides a vast portfolio of products ranging from Crankshaft Damper, xB alternator Micro-V Belts, Tensioners and Idlers for both Accessory and Synchronous drive systems. With manufacturing, system engineering, product design, and testing located in 15 locations in 20 countries on 4 continents , we have the complete capabilities to meet our customer requirements and needs, whenever and however the xB alternator Micro-V Belts are needed.

 Gates' approach is one of xB alternator Micro-V Belts system engineering, to find the best solutions based on the highly interdependent nature of the individual xB alternator Micro-V Belts components.

Through the years, Gates has developed the engineering skills, including simulation programs and rig test methods, to engineer complete xB alternator Micro-V Belts , integrated and highly  xB alternator Micro-V Belts functional systems.

Combines advantages of V and flat belts

Flexibility of flat xB belts

Wedging of xB alternator V belts

Superior xB alternator Micro-V Belts on small diameter pulleys Excellent resistance to tension decay characteristics Excellent wear resistance Back-side drive capability Allows use of xB alternator Micro-V Belts automatic tensioners Higher load carrying capabilities replace multiple V belts Cool running