I just ordered mine and they are sending me the complete set of hard copy Gates catalogues for free. They also provide free downloads if you register even as a pric=vate non trade user.

Gates releases a NEW belt diagnostic tool into the market

Since the late 1990s, auto manufacturers have phased out Neoprene Micro-V belts and begun installing EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Micro-V belts on new models. Typically EPDM belts do not show obvious signs of wear, contrasting significantly from Neoprene. Cracks and chunk-outs rarely occur with EPDM belts, so it is necessary to evaluate belt wear differently. Like tyres, EPDM belts wear out gradually, steadily losing rubber material.

Gates has developed the brand NEW Belt Wear Gauge to help you assess wear on these newer EPDM belts. It is simple to use, and will allow you to quickly gauge wear on a Micro-V belt-either on the engine or off.

To determine whether a belt is worn or not, insert the gauge in one of the valleys between the ribs. If the belt is good, a portion of the gauge pin will sit higher than the ribs. If the belt is worn, the gauge pin will sink below the ribs. The Belt Wear Gauge can also assist with diagnosing misalignment. By inserting the gauge between all ribs of the belt, it can indicate if one side is worn more than the other, which suggests associated products (tensioners and pulleys), should also be inspected.

Click here to view the instruction card for more information on how to use the Belt Wear Gauge.

Click here for more technical information on belt inspection changes.

If you’d like a FREE Belt Wear Gauge please email your name & postal address details to southpacsales@gates.com

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Is there a catch?

Is there a catch?
Not that I know of its only a little plastic gauge

Not that I know of its only a little plastic gauge

Awesome. I signed up 250 free business cards today, only to find out once I filled out the forms postage was double it would cost to buy them and get them sent :P

What, so we just email the above address asking for one then??

cool :P

Edit: I just found the form on their website you can fill out http://www.gatesprograms.com/beltwear. Click the tab on the right of the page labelled 'FREE belt wear guage'

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Limit: One (1) gauge per person. Gauge is available to residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. Gauge is distributed by: Gates Corporation, 1551 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO 80202

From what it says here, it won't be available to us here in Oz.

From what it says here, it won't be available to us here in Oz.
I did see that but I thought "no harm in trying" seeing as they had the option to choose a country other than the USA. Ahh well, if we don't get it we don't get it I s'pose :P

From what it says here, it won't be available to us here in Oz.

From the email address and the logo of the site I was on when I found it it was the South Pacific division of Gates and the website was for Australia as the Australian continent was highlighted on their world map. Either way if it comes it comes I suppose.

If you’d like a FREE Belt Wear Gauge please email your name & postal address details to southpacsales@gates.com

Here is the .pdf on how to use the gauge

http://www.gates.com/australia/downloads/download_common.cfm?file=BeltWearToolInstructionCa rd.pdf&folder=brochure

Ordered Weds PM arrived Friday AM. THATS QUICK!!!!

SWEET! I got mine, and im in NZ! it has Aussie postage and has gates aussie on the envelope. Im assuming that all belts made for a specific application will have the same depth etc so the gauge can be used on other brands.

Got mine today! A little suprised with the way it was sent (In an envelope, with nothing else). Surely they could have included a sheet of paper with instructions or maybe just a note? Cant complain though! Thankyou gatesss

Got mine today! A little suprised with the way it was sent (In an envelope, with nothing else). Surely they could have included a sheet of paper with instructions or maybe just a note? Cant complain though! Thankyou gatesss

As posted earlier




Here is the .pdf on how to use the gauge

http://www.gates.com/australia/downloads/download_common.cfm?file=BeltWearToolInstructionCa rd.pdf&folder=brochure

As posted earlier

Yeah thanks man, I saw that. I just thought it was a little weird that they stuck the belt gauge into the envelope with no info or anything about it....