Dayco, a global manufacturer of engine products and drive systems for automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial markets, has delivered its first high-strength Dayco Power Carbon drive belt for the personal mobility segment in China. The Dayco team along with its strategic partner, Tuoye witnessed this milestone at Dayco’s Suzhou facility. These highly advanced belts will now be installed in the line-up of the leading motorcycle manufacturers in China.

“Industrial belt is one of the key directions of Dayco’s global strategy. With the support of Dayco global teams, the industrial belts segment in Dayco China has achieved an excellent milestone, especially for the motorcycle industry. We will continue to strengthen and accelerate the development of high-technology products and supply more value-added products to our customers with our strategic partners in China,” said Zack Chen, OE sales director, Dayco APAC. 

Liu Xin, GM of Tuoye, added, “Tuoye is a power transmission system integrator focused on replacing the chain-driven system with a high-performance belts system for the personal mobility industry. With Dayco’s global innovation, local production of best-in-class timing belts, and speed of response, combined with Tuoye’s system development capabilities, both companies are together well-positioned to deliver high-performing belt systems to the Chinese personal mobility industry.”

Dayco says this collaboration with Tuoye is a step toward replacing the chain system with a best-in-class belt system, focusing on the personal mobility segment.