Gates grows warehouse portfolio with IntraLogix LRB-100
Gates Industrial Corp., a global manufacturer of highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, announced the launch of Gates IntraLogix LRB-100, a new live roller belt for conveyor systems used in warehouse and distribution center operations.
Live roller belts are used in highly automated conveyor solutions and drive the rollers that carry packages, cartons and other goods. Gates LRB-100 replaces conventional fabric belt construction with a homogeneous polyurethane design that helps eliminate V-guide delamination, supporting longer belt life, reduced maintenance and greater uptime for operators.
Warehouse automation is a growing market for engineered belt solutions as e-commerce volumes rise, and operators invest in faster, more reliable fulfillment. Conveyors run at high speed and near-continuous duty in these applications, so a belt issue can slow down an entire operation. LRB-100 reflects a deliberate Gates strategy of applying its materials science and engineering expertise to high-growth, automation-driven end markets.
In testing against conventional belt designs, LRB-100 delivered:
- More than five times longer belt life: Reduces replacements, downtime and total ownership costs.
- Approximately 75% less elongation: Helps the belt maintain proper tension longer, reducing retensioning downtime and supporting more consistent around-the-clock operations.
- Roughly 80% greater abrasion resistance: Extends belt life in demanding warehouse environments.
- Approximately 24% greater weld strength than other belts used on accumulating roller pneumatic (ARP) conveyance systems.
- On average, 73% lower drive tensions: Reduces system stress while supporting longer equipment life.
"Increased levels of automation are raising the bar for every component on the conveyor line, and that creates meaningful opportunity for Gates to differentiate," said Mike Haen, vice president of global product line management and marketing at Gates. "With LRB-100, we tackled delamination, a common cause of conveyor downtime, with a belt built from a single material. It's a prime example of how we're leveraging materials science know-how with application expertise to create innovation that matters in fast-growing markets."
LRB-100 is now available in the U.S., with international availability to follow. Click here to learn more.
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