3. Over tensioning shortens belt and bearing life. 4. Keep belts free of foreign material which may cause slip. 5. Make v-drive inspection on a periodic basis. Under-tensioned belt drives

V-belt tensioning For the initial installation of optibelt RED POWER 3 V-belts, the same methods are used as for standard Optibelt V-belts. The tension values are to be calculated on the same basis or to be taken from the table on page 147. Once correctly tensioned optibelt RED POWER 3 V-belts need no re-tensioning. Application areas

11/2 · V-Belt Tension Ranges for Manual Tensioners Always use a belt tension gauge that indicates static tension, such as the Gates Krikit® Tension Gauge, to determine proper tension from the Installation Chart. Tension ranges below are for drives requiring single belts. If multiple belts are needed for a drive, divide tension by number of belts to give per belt

Proper belt tension is a critical step when installing a belt. V-belts operate on friction; the friction is multiplied by the mechanical advantage of the 

Therefore, using 0.3 for the correction rate A, the result shown in the following table is obtained. (. ) Bando tension meter. Applicable range of deflection: 2 

MPTA-B7i-2007R Calculation of V-Belt Tensions And Shaft Loads Mechanical Power Transmission Association 5672 Strand Court, Suite 2, Naples, FL 34110 www.mpta.org Page 5

why does belt tension matter? Proper belt tension is a critical step when installing a belt. V-belts operate on friction; the friction is multiplied by the mechanical advantage of the wedging principle. Correct V-Belt tensioning is the single most important factor necessary for long, satisfactory operation. How you tension a belt at

Belt Tensioning Method Using Fenner Belt Tension Indicator Table-1. * For single belt drives a straight edge should be placed.

TENSIONING V-BELT DRIVES WITH A BROWNING TENSION CHECKER Used belts should be maintained at the minimum value as indicated in the chart.

Browning Belt Tensioning Instructions-Form 8082 BELT TENSIONING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Measure the belt span. 2. Calculate deflection 3. See tables below for correct deflection force. 4. Apply force at right angles to the center of the span (see diagram below). The BROWNING®belt tension checker, shown at left, is ideal for this procedure. 5.

V-BELTS. Since John Gates invented the world’s first rubber V-belt in 1917, Gates continues to drive enhancements in the design of power transmission systems for industrial applications. Today, we uphold John Gates’ legacy of innovation, performance, and power by engineering Gates V-belts with the most advanced materials and technologies