AKRON (July 28, 2008) — Econobelt Co. has introduced Model 507C, a portable belt tension tester that uses sound waves instead of force deflection to measure tension. The firm said the meter is ...

V-belts need two forms of maintenance: They need to be kept at the correct tension, and they need to be inspected and replaced before they fail. Adjusting tension will extend belt life. Belts are ...

The following was published in CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit, 8th edition, sponsored by Valvoline Heavy Duty. CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit is a complementary industry resource, courtesy ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.