FPS Vital News Vital News 47 JUL 2017 | Page 5

IN FAMILY on the new generation Micro-V ® belts esign, performance and looks. THE OE PARTNER As an OE development partner, Gates understands the diversity in modern engine designs for passenger cars and LCVs. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of belts and metal parts, Gates works in close collaboration with the engineering departments of leading car manufacturers to supply tailored multi-ribbed belt solutions. As a result, Gates aftermarket belts including the Micro-V ® range are manufactured to the same technological and quality standards as Gates OE belts. The Gates Micro-V ® range includes 4 different belt types to ensure that it provides the optimum solution for each specific application. The four different types of Gates Micro-V ® belts are easily identified by the branded belts and sleeves. SIMPLE TRANSITION Extra care has been taken to ensure that the latest Micro-V ® multi- ribbed belts can be ordered and integrated into existing stocks with ease. As a result, part numbers have remained unchanged despite the improvements made to the part. Micro-V ® belts are catalogued on the F:Drive and MAM Autocat. For more information, please speak with your local FPS representative. MICRO-V ® STOP&START MICRO-V ® UNIQUE FIT Designed for cars equipped with a belt-driven stop-start system Designed to be the best option for specific cars with sensitive belt drives • OE belt technology • Immediate, noiseless, vibration-free re-starts • 4 belts in range to cover 100% belt-driven stop-start systems • Designed for a minimum of 600,000 starts • EPDM across the range • OE belt technology • Special construction in order to perform best on the specific application: Aramid cord, special rib compound, double-sided belt, etc. • Individual solution for harsh environments • EPDM across the range VITAL NEWS ISSUE 47 MICRO-V ® BELTS 5