The 2009/10 catalogue produced by the ContiTech Power Transmission Group makes it easier for workshops to find the right belts. The catalogue cross-references 2000 products to over 13,000 vehicles and more than 60,000 applications. Correct drive elements for each vehicle are listed, along with a complete range of drive-belt components. The catalogue features a combined measurement directory with an extensive recoding list for original part numbers. Information about the ContiTech Power Transmission Group’s Service Accessories range is given: from wall display racks via sales presentation units to measuring equipment. All details available on the online catalogue (click on above link).

CORTECO oil seals have a history which stretches back more than 70 years: the CORTECO brand was first registered as a product trademark for radial shaft seals in Italy in 1932. These seals were manufactured and distributed in Italy by a partner of the Freudenberg Group. Since 1932 the Italian market has identified the CORTECO brand as being a ‘rotary shaft oil seal’. This is similar to what happened in Germany for Freudenberg’s ‘Simmerring®’ brand.

CORTECO engine, transmission and chassis mounts turn noise and vibration into smooth and comfortable driving conditions. The highly sophisticated technology of Corteco products clearly shows in the example of the innovative, decoupled pulley. In addition to the traditional damping of the axial vibrations, the pulley decouples the belt drive from the crankshaft. This reduces the strain on neighbouring components. The lifetime of belt and pulley is extended, while reduced noise levels inside the car mean enhanced ride comfort.

Over 400 new drive system products for vehicles from passenger cars to trucks are included in the new 2010 Drive Systems Application Catalogue from Gates. Key extensions to the existing DriveAlign® product range include 19 more torsional vibration dampers and seven additional vibration dampers. A highlight is the introduction of overrunning alternator pulleys, which absorb vibrations and fluctuations in the accessory belt drive system. All 76 are illustrated. Gates’ commitment to the installation of belt kits is underlined with a major extension of the PowerGrip® kit range (93 new references) and 16 further Micro-V® XF kits.