SATH

description

• V-belt and chain drives wear at an increased rate if allowed to run with insufficient tension. Adjustment of center distance is the best method of maintaining proper tension. In cases of fixed centers, tensioners and idlers provide the necessary means of take-up.

applications

• V-belt
• Gear belt
• Roller chain drive

features

• Removes slack

caution

• Too much tension in a drive causes excessive belt chain and bearing wear
• Too little tension in a drive allows belt slippage or chain vibration, resulting in loss of power and additional wear