Idlers that don’t quit. Belt tension that won’t slip. That’s the Gates guarantee with our heavy-duty, wear-resistant idler pulleys and sprockets, designed to reduce wear, friction, and vibration on your drive system belts, ultimately extending your belt service life.
DriveAlign® Idler Pulleys provide OE-quality fit to passenger cars and light trucks, performing as a locked center tensioning pulley, an automatic belt tensioner pulley, or an idler pulley.
You can rely on superior quality, value, and durability from Gates products. Between smooth belt routing and accurate tensioning, your idler pulley assists in vehicle air conditioning compressors, alternators, power steering pumps, water pumps, and other various engine accessories that are critical to vehicle performance. Trust Gates to deliver DriveAlign® solutions that are manufactured at the same high standards and specifications as vehicle OEMs, with sell packaging that helps automotive technicians easily identify the right fit for every vehicle.
To reduce customer comebacks, labor time, and warranty claims, Gates always recommends that you Be System Smart by checking your Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS) and other vehicle systems and conduct a full replacement.