Proper tension, installation and maintenance can extend belt life and reduce costly downtime.
The Gates Sonic Tension Meter measures belt span tension easily and accurately.
Belt tension is measured by plucking the belt span while holding a sensor close by.
Belt tension is adjusted until the belt span frequency, or measured tension level,
is within manufacturer’s recommendations. The final step is to operate the belt drive
system for a few hours, allowing the belts to stretch and seat properly in the pulley
grooves. The belt tension level should then be checked to make sure it is within
manufacturer’s recommendations for new belts. Now operate the belt drive for at
least 72 hours. The belt tension level should be checked again to make sure
it is within manufacturer’s recommendations for used belts.