Gates Grows Its Warehouse Automation Portfolio with IntraLogix™ LRB-100

Gates (GTES) launched IntraLogix LRB-100, a live roller belt for conveyor systems in warehouses and distribution centers.

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Gates (GTES) launched IntraLogix LRB-100, a live roller belt for conveyor systems in warehouses and distribution centers. The belt drives rollers that carry packages and other goods, replacing conventional fabric construction with a homogeneous polyurethane design. Gates says the design helps eliminate V-guide delamination and reduce maintenance and downtime.

In testing against conventional belt designs, LRB-100 delivered more than five times longer belt life and approximately 75% less elongation. It joins LRB-45 and LRB-77 in the IntraLogix portfolio and is available in the United States, with international availability to follow.

Key Figures

Belt life: More than five times longer Elongation: Approximately 75% less Abrasion resistance: Roughly 80% greater +2 more

Belt life: More than five times longer; Testing against conventional belt designs
Elongation: Approximately 75% less; Testing against conventional belt designs
Abrasion resistance: Roughly 80% greater; Testing against conventional belt designs
Weld strength: Approximately 24% greater; Compared with other belts used on ARP conveyance systems
Drive tensions: On average, 73% lower; Testing against conventional belt designs

Key Terms

polyurethane, delamination, elongation, abrasion resistance, +1 more

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polyurethane technical

"a homogeneous polyurethane design"

Polyurethane is a versatile synthetic material that can be made into flexible foam, rigid insulation, coatings or adhesives — think of it as a plastic that can behave like a soft mattress or a hard, protective shell. It matters to investors because demand and margins track major industries (construction, automotive, furniture, appliances) and feedstock costs and environmental rules can quickly change manufacturers’ profitability, so shifts in polyurethane markets often signal broader industrial trends.

delamination technical

"helps eliminate V-guide delamination"

Delamination is the separation or peeling apart of layers in a manufactured material or coating, like pages of a book coming loose. For investors it matters because it can reduce product performance and safety, trigger recalls or repairs, shorten asset life, and increase costs or liability exposure—any of which can harm revenue, margins, and a company’s reputation.

elongation technical

"Approximately 75% less elongation"

A stage in a biological synthesis process when a polymer grows by sequential addition of building blocks. In molecular biology, elongation describes (a) during transcription, RNA polymerase adding ribonucleotides to extend an RNA strand after initiation, and (b) during translation, the ribosome adding amino acids delivered by transfer RNAs to lengthen a polypeptide chain. Elongation is distinct from initiation (starting the process) and termination (ending it) and relies on enzymes and carrier molecules that ensure the correct subunits are added in order.

abrasion resistance technical

"Roughly 80% greater abrasion resistance"

Abrasion resistance is a material property that measures how well a surface withstands wear caused by friction, rubbing, scraping, or erosion from contact with other materials. It is determined by standardized tests that press, rub, or rotate an abrasive against the sample and report outcomes such as weight loss, volume loss, change in thickness, or number of cycles until failure; common test methods include ASTM and ISO standards and apparatus like the Taber abrader. Abrasion resistance depends on surface hardness, toughness, coatings, and the nature of the abrasive and contact conditions, so reported values are meaningful only alongside the test method and conditions used.

weld strength technical

"Approximately 24% greater weld strength"

The load-bearing capacity of a welded joint, expressed as the maximum stress or force the weld area can carry before it fails. Weld strength is measured by standardized tests (for example tensile, shear, bend or peel tests) and reported in units of force or stress (pounds, newtons, or psi/MPa); test results depend on weld type, joint geometry, base and filler materials, welding procedure, and testing orientation, so values are not directly comparable unless the methods and specimen configuration are the same. A common way to present weld strength is as a percentage of the base metal's strength to indicate whether the welded joint is weaker, equal to, or stronger than the parent material.

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10/13/2026 - 05:41 PM EDT

New Live Roller Belt Replaces Conventional Fabric Construction With A More Durable Polyurethane Design to Help Reduce Maintenance and Downtime

DENVER, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, today 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.

Gates IntraLogix™ LRB-100

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 joins LRB-45 and LRB-77 in the growing Gates IntraLogix portfolio. It is now available in the United States, with international availability to follow. To learn more, visit the IntraLogix LRB-100 Innovations Page and browse the IntraLogix Conveyance Belt Solutions Page.

About Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd.
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to OEMs as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries to everyday consumer applications, including virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries across our three commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit gates.com.

Forward Looking Statement
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