Gates Belts, Hoses & Drive Products
AIMS Industrial is a stocking distributor of Gates industrial belts, automotive belts, hydraulic hose and power transmission drive accessories. Gates is the world's leading manufacturer of belt and hose products, with over a century of engineering behind products trusted in mining, agriculture, manufacturing, automotive and general industry worldwide.
Gates Heavy-Duty Range — Engineered for Mining, Crushers & Shock Loads
For the most demanding industrial drive applications — mining crushers and screens, rock processing, wood chippers, heavy compressors, conveyor head drives — Gates offers a heavy-duty cluster built around aramid (Kevlar) cord and high-power synchronous belt technology:
- Single Predator V-Belts — aramid (Kevlar) tensile cord for shock loads, overload, and abrasive environments. Classical A/B/C, narrow 3VX/5VX/8VX and metric SPB/SPC sections.
- Banded Predator V-Belts — Predator construction in banded form for multi-belt high-torque drives. Eliminates belt whip and turnover on heavy reciprocating loads.
- PolyChain GT Carbon and PolyChain GT Carbon Long — synchronous belts that replace roller chain on heavy industrial drives. No lubrication, longer service life, higher power density.
- FRAS Fire-Resistant V-Belts — meets AS 1180.7 / AS 1334.10 for underground and surface coal mining.
Browse Gates by category:
- Industrial V-belts — Hi-Power II, Tri-Power, Super HC, Predator
- Industrial timing belts — PowerGrip HTD, PowerGrip GT4, Twin Power
- PolyChain GT Carbon — high-torque chain replacement
- Polyflex JB — high-speed precision drives
- Automotive belts — Micro-V, timing kits, fleet maintenance
- FRAS belts — fire-resistant anti-static for mining
Industrial V-Belts
Gates Hi-Power II classical wrapped V-belts span the full classical section range — Z, A, B, C, D and E — covering everything from small machinery drives through to the highest power industrial applications. Banded configurations (AA, BB, CC, DD) join multiple belts in a single unit to handle high-torque drives and eliminate belt whip. For drives with shock loads or space constraints, the Tri-Power cogged (notched) AX and BX belts deliver improved flexibility and heat dissipation.
Super HC narrow section 3V, 5V and 8V belts handle high-power compact drives, with cogged 3VX and 5VX versions available for tighter pulley diameters. Single Predator and banded Predator aramid cord belts are the choice for abrasive, slipping or shock-load environments. Light duty drives are served by the PoweRated and Truflex ranges in 3L, 4L and 5L sections. Not sure which section you need? Our V-belt size chart shows cross-sections and dimensions side by side.
Synchronous Timing Belts
Gates PowerGrip HTD belts in 3M, 5M, 8M and 14M sections provide accurate synchronous power transmission for indexing, positioning and high-torque drives. PowerGrip GT4 (8MGT, 14MGT) curvilinear tooth profile belts deliver the highest power density in the Gates industrial timing range with reduced noise and vibration. PolyChain GT Carbon belts, including the long-length versions, replace roller chain in demanding applications — no lubrication required and significantly longer service life. Synchro-Power polyurethane belts in T5, T10, AT5 and AT10 suit precision automation drives. For background on timing belt selection, drive ratios and tooth profiles, see our synchronous timing belt guide.
Micro-V & Automotive Belts
Gates Micro-V FleetRunner serpentine belts serve heavy duty truck and automotive applications. PowerGrip automotive timing belts are manufactured in HNBR for extended service life, and TBS kit packs combine belt and tensioner bearing as a complete replacement solution. Green Stripe heavy duty truck Micro-V belts are available for commercial vehicle fleet maintenance. For mining operations the FRAS (Fire-Resistant Anti-Static) range meets AS 1180.7 / AS 1334.10 requirements for underground and surface coal applications.
Pulleys, Tensioners & Drive Accessories
Gates drives are completed with V-belt pulleys and timing pulleys in matched sections, plus idler pulleys for back-side tensioning and drive routing. Tensioning accessories include Krikit and barrel-type belt tension gauges, the DriveAlign laser alignment tool and belt and pulley gauge sets for identifying worn or unknown sections. Correct belt tension and pulley alignment are the two most common causes of premature belt failure — the right tools make both straightforward.
Hydraulic & Industrial Hose
Gates is equally well known for fluid power. AIMS stocks Gates hydraulic and industrial hose across pressure classes and applications, with matching hose fittings and couplings. For lifting, conveying and washdown, we also carry the broader belt and drive range and shaft couplings that pair with Gates drives.
Need help choosing?
If you're unsure which Gates product suits your drive — V-belt vs synchronous, single belt vs banded, PolyChain vs roller chain — our team can talk through your application. We're particularly used to working with mine sites, food and beverage plants, OEM builders and maintenance teams replacing legacy drives. Compare drive options in our belt vs chain drives guide, or call (02) 9773 0122 and we'll work it out with you.
Available in Australia and New Zealand
This range ships across Australia from our Milperra (Sydney) warehouse — typically 1-3 business days for in-stock items. New Zealand customers: contact our team for freight quote — typically 5-7 business days via air freight to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Trade and B2B accounts available on application both sides of the Tasman.