Continental launches Original Equipment Technology Series straight-ribbed automotive multi V-belts at AAPEX
Capitalizing on its global technological expertise and experience in the original equipment market, Continental is introducing at AAPEX 2017 a new straight-ribbed multi v-belt, the Original Equipment Technology Series (OETS), for professional repair technicians in North America. The belts are expected to be available in early 2018.
The new construction and compounds improve durability, providing a longer lasting, quieter ride. With more than 1,000 part numbers, the new OETS belt will fit 98 percent of the vehicles in operation today. “As one of the largest OE suppliers in the world, this new belt compound and construction are aligned with Continental’s global original equipment development strategies,” said Gulli.
With more than 140 years of experience and market innovations, Continental is one of the largest suppliers to the North American original equipment and automotive aftermarkets.