Gates Industrial Corporation expands its power transmission offerings with the launch of the Poly Chain Carbon ONE, a maintenance-free synchronous belt designed to displace traditional roller-chain drives across industrial sectors.
Gates Industrial (NYSE: GTES) announced on Nov. 4, 2026 the launch of Poly Chain Carbon ONE, a synchronous belt positioned as maintenance-free and lower total cost of ownership than roller-chain drives. The release gives no sales, pricing, guidance or capex figures, so it is a routine product expansion rather than a financial catalyst. Any positive effect depends on future adoption across industrial markets.
Gates Industrial Corporation has introduced the Poly Chain Carbon ONE, a new synchronous belt designed to replace traditional roller-chain drives in industrial applications. The product aims to reduce maintenance requirements and lower the total cost of ownership for operators, marking a strategic expansion of the company's power transmission portfolio.
The belt is designed to be maintenance-free and offer a lower total cost of ownership than traditional roller-chain drives.