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The LRB-100's substantial durability and performance advantages (life, elongation, abrasion, weld strength, drive tension) could shift customer buying decisions toward Gates' belts in automation-heavy fulfillment networks, enabling higher near-term orders and potential margin benefits if volume scales.
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GTES unveiled Gates IntraLogix LRB-100, a polyurethane live roller belt for warehouse conveyors. In trials, LRB-100 showed >5x belt life, ~75% less elongation, ~80% more abrasion resistance, and ~73% lower drive tensions, signaling material science-driven differentiation. US availability now with international expansion could yield incremental orders if adoption grows in automation-focused fulfillment centers.
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