T H E S M A R T S O L U T I O N F O R E N E R G Y E F F I C I E N C Y
Rooftop (TRE) Series
R e v. : O c t o b e r 7 , 2 0 1 9
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General Rules of Tensioning
1. Ideal tension is the lowest tension at which the belt will not slip under
peak load conditions.
2. Check tension frequently during the first 24-48 hours of operation.
3. Over tensioning shortens belt and bearing life.
4. Keep belts free from foreign material which may cause slip.
5. Make V-drive inspection on periodic basis. Tension when slipping.
Never apply belt dressing as this willl damage the belt and cause
early failure.
Tension Measurement Procedure
1. Measure the belt span (see sketch).
2. Position bottom of the large “O” ring on the span scale at the measured belt span.
3. Set the small “O” ring on the deflection force scale to zero.
4. Place the tension checker squarely on one belt at the center of the belt span. Apply a force on the
plunger and perpendicular to the belt span until the bottom of the large “O” ring is even with the
top of the next belt or with the bottom of a straight edge laid across the sheaves.
5. Remove the tension checker and read the forct applied from the bottom of the small “O” ring on
the deflection force scale.
6. Compare the force you have applied with the values given in the table below. The force should be
between the minimum and maximum shown. The maximum value is shown for “New Belt” and
new belts should be tensioned at this value to allow for expected tension loss. Used belts should
be maintained at the minimum value as indicated in the table below.
NOTE: The ratio of deflection to belt span is 1:64.
16.458
12.454
20.016
16.902
24.019
20.906
-
-
23.574
20.016
28.022
26.688
24.464
18.682
30.246
25.354
35.584
31.136
-
-
35.139
29.802
41.811
39.587
18.237
15.123
22.240
19.126
25.354
22.685
21.795
18.682
36.029
31.581
37.808
32.470
27.133
22.240
32.915
28.467
41.811
33.805
32.026
27.578
46.704
40.477
56.045
48.483
Used
Belt
RPM
Range
Super Gripbelts and
Unnotched Gripbands
Belt Deflection Force
Gripnotch Belts and
Notched Gripbands
Smallest
Sheave
Diameter
Range
Cross
Section
A, AX
7.6 - 9.1
9.6 - 12.2
12.7 - 17.8
8.6 - 10.7
11.2 - 14.2
14.7 - 21.8
1000 - 2500
2501 - 4000
1000 - 2500
2501 - 4000
1000 - 2500
2501 - 4000
860- 2500
2501 - 4000
860- 2500
2501 - 4000
860- 2500
2501 - 4000
B, BX
New
Belt
Used
Belt
New
Belt
DEFLECTION =
BELT SPAN
64
BELT SPAN
1
2
FORCE
SCALE
SMALL
“O” RING
SPAN
SCALE
LARGE
“O” RING
Tensioning V-Belt Drives