Gates Introduces Compact ThermalCool™ 2100SS Pump to Expand Data Center Portfolio

4U-Compatible Design Delivers High Performance for AI and High-Density Computing Applications

DENVER, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: GTES), a global manufacturer of highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, today introduced Gates ThermalCool™ 2100SS Pump, expanding the company's portfolio of liquid-cooling solutions for AI and high-density data center applications. The new stainless steel pump expands Gates participation across the data center cooling loop, adding a new, purpose-built active coolant circulation solution alongside its fluid conveyance and connection technologies.

Higher rack densities are changing where data center cooling equipment is located and how much space it can occupy. Rack-mounted coolant distribution units (CDUs) integrate coolant circulation within the IT rack, which puts tight size and integration demands on every component. Gates developed the ThermalCool 2100SS Pump to meet those demands, combining substantial output with a 4U-compatible design while combining substantial coolant flow with integrated active cooling for the motor. Delivered in a platform configurable for different CDU architectures, these capabilities position Gates to serve a wider range of data center coolant circulation applications including those with high ambient temperature operating conditions.

"As data centers pack more computing power into every rack, CDU manufacturers are facing infrastructure challenges that existing pumps weren't designed for," said Rebekah Headley, general manager of data centers at Gates. "We developed the ThermalCool 2100SS Pump in response to requirements from a leading CDU manufacturer, working as an engineering partner to address an emerging system need. That application-driven approach resulted in a configurable platform that takes the solution beyond the original application and into the broader data center cooling market."

Key features of Gates ThermalCool 2100SS Pump:

• High performance in a compact footprint: Up to 200 L/min flow at 3 bar in a 4U-compatible design.
• Self-cooling architecture: Built for enclosed CDUs with limited airflow or high ambient temperatures, the motor is uniquely designed to be electrically dry and actively liquid-cooled by the coolant the pump already circulates, with no separate cooling circuit or fan required.
• Engineered for data center reliability: Stainless steel construction, OCP-compliant wetted materials, IP55 protection and a rated 50,000-hour pump life support reliable, long-term operation.
• Flexible, scalable integration: Configurable connections and mounting options fit different CDU layouts, while parallel operation and N+1 redundancy let customers scale capacity and help protect uptime. CANBUS and MODBUS communication support integration with CDU monitoring and control systems.

The ThermalCool 2100SS Pump expands Gates' capabilities across the data center cooling loop, complementing its portfolio of hoses, UQDs, fittings and engineered assemblies. Together, these technologies strengthen Gates' ability to help customers engineer the fluid path from coolant circulation through rack-level connection and conveyance. The Gates ThermalCool 2100SS Pump is expected to be available globally in early 2027. For more information, to connect with a Gates engineer, or to request a sample, visit the Data Center Pumps Innovations page.

About Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd.
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to OEMs as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries to everyday consumer applications, including virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries across our three commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit gates.com.

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