TUNE IT RIGHT: Easy guide to belt tensioning

摘要

Adjusting tension in a drive belt can be a lot like tuning strings on a guitar. That is given the right tools are at hand to provide correct tension readings on the belt, and accurate calculations to determine the tensioning parameters. Both of those aspects are easily taken care of with Gates' 508C Sonic Tension Meter and the Gates' Design Flex?ProTM drive design software.