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Also to know is, what is a belt tension gauge?
Title: Universal Belt Tension Gauge. Belt tension gauges are used to properly check drive belt tension on drive belts to ensure maximum belt and bearing life. Scale reads 30-180 lbs.
Additionally, how do you use a Dayco belt measuring tool? Hold the Factfinder gauge so the blue split pulley with grooves for V-ribbed belts is facing you. Place the belt to be measured into the fixed pulley groves at the top of the gauge, then into the movable pulley grooves. Note: If the belt is wider than six ribs, allow the addtional ribs to overhang the pulleys.
Also asked, how much tension should a timing belt have?
In most cases, timing belts perform best when the magnitude of slackside tension is about 10 to 30% that of the effective tension. Although generally not recommended, belt drives can work without an adjustment mechanism.
What is a tension gauge?
A tension meter is a device used to measure tension in wires, cables, textiles, belts and more. Meters commonly use a 3 roller system where the material travels through the rollers causing deflection in the center roller that is connected to an analog indicator or load cell on digital models.