Gates Introduces New Line Of XtraTuff™ Abrasion Resistant Spiral Wire Hoses

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Apr 04, 2017, 13:00 ET

DENVER, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Corporation, a global diversified manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, announced today that it has released a new, powerful abrasion resistant XtraTuff cover for spiral wire hoses in 4,000 and 5,000 psi configurations.

The Gates XtraTuff™ cover offers 25 times more abrasion resistance than the standard hydraulic hose cover as per ISO 6945 standard. While fully maintaining the Gates MegaSys® hose performance and flexibility, the new cover provides excellent wear performance in hose-to-hose and hose-to-metal contact applications.

"Gates always has the customer application in mind when designing products. The new XtraTuff™ cover is the best alternative when customers need a flexible, highly abrasion resistant hose," said Ralitza Arafin, Global Product Line Director. "It is ideal for impact resistance from sharp rocks and for pulling hoses through boom arms and in utility loaders across articulation points."

Available in sizes -6, -8, -10, -12, -16, and -20, the new EFG4K-XTF and EFG5K-XTF spiral wire hoses exceed all performance requirements for SAE 100R12 and 100R13 respectively. They also meet Flame Resistance Acceptance Designation "MSHA 2G" for use in demanding mining environments.

For more detailed information about the new XtraTuff spiral wire hoses, please visit:
EFG4K XtraTuff catalog page; EFG5K XtraTuff catalog page or contact [email protected].

About Gates Corporation
Gates Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and a premier global manufacturer of fluid power products. Our highly engineered products are critical components used in diverse industrial and automotive applications where the cost of failure is very high relative to the cost of our products. We provide a differentiated value proposition to our customers by offering a complete portfolio of premium product and service solutions for both replacement and first-fit applications across our targeted end markets, which encompass process and specialty, construction, agriculture, energy, transportation, and automotive. We sell our products globally under the Gates brand, which is recognized by distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and installers as the premium brand for quality and technological innovation, a reputation which we have built for over a century since our founding in 1911.

As an engineering leader with a strong foundation in research and development, Gates is committed to advancing the science of motion performance by developing safe, forward-thinking products, services, systems, and solutions, as well as fostering long-term customer and employee relationships. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Gates employs over 14,000 people across 106 locations in 30 countries.

If it moves you, there's a good chance Gates has a part in it.
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