Easily search the gates automotive catalogue to find quality aftermarket. Do not use gates belts, pulleys or sprockets in applications that depend solely upon the belt to slow or stop a mass, or to act as a brake without an independent safety backup system. Incorrect belt tension methods quickly deteriorate the reliability and efficiency of pulley belt driven systems. Neglecting to replace the tensioner and pulleys at the same time you replace the belt can ultimately shorten the life of the belt as well as. The first one is the traditional and most commonly used design, where a springloaded mechanical tensioner fig. These readily bend over sheaves as easily as multiple v. Drivealign automatic belt tensioners gates australia. Forcedeflection and sonic testing meters are 2 ways to correct this. Improper application of a belt may cause its premature failure or personal injury.
With a full line of over 500 tensioners globally, you can count on gates to supply premium quality belt tensioners for your power transmission system. Gates sonic belt tension tester stt1 proper belt installation tension is essential for optimum performance and reliability of timing belt drives. Acdelco 38103 professional automatic belt tensioner and. Were gates, global leaders in power transmission and fluid power products and services. Because tensioners wear at the same rate as belts, the best way to make sure your accessory belt drive system will run at peak performance is to replace the tensioner with a new serpentine belt. Components include automatic, manual and hydraulic tensioners and idler pulleys. An effective and widely used method is to use a serpentine belt drive, where a tensioner is installed on the loose side of the belt. Diminished system charging squealing excessive belt. Gates belt drive systems are not intended to function as a braking device in emergency stop systems. Proper belt tension ensures optimum performance of a vehicles accessory belt drive system. Attempting to reduce tension by increasing belt width actually causes greater loads on bearings.
Acdelco 38149 professional automatic belt tensioner and pulley assembly. Gates powerband belts were developed by gates for drives subjected to pulsating shock loads. This manual includes tables, specifications, and procedures necessary to design high performance, heavyduty v belt drives. Sonic tension meter manual jan2018 gates corporation. We serve customers across industries, bringing relentless innovation, and uncompromising quality to every product we make. Gates recognizes that drive maintenance can, perhaps more than any other single source, affect belt efficiency, thus energy losses. Braking systems do not use gates belts, pulleys or sprockets in applications that depend solely upon the belt to slow or stop a mass, or to act as a brake without an independent safety backup system. Gates drivealign belt drive tensioner 39051 oreilly. Gates carries an extensive line of these tensioners, many of which were only available through the oem until now. To ensure proper tension, either type of belt should be runin. Engineers have designed 2 main systems to ensure optimal belt tension at all times.
Gates belt drive systems are not intended for aircraft use. To reduce belt warranty problems, comebacks and labor claims, gates recommends that all accessory belt drive system abds components, including the. Featuring a highmodulus, low stretch aramid or polyester tensile cord, nylonfiber reinforced undercord, and dual adhesion gum layers,these belts can. Timing belt replacement interval guide gates corporation. Acdelco 39053 professional automatic belt tensioner and pulley assembly. Gates drivealign automatic accessory drive belt tensioners. Accessory belt tensioner serpentine type compatible with sonata 9905 sportage 0510 assembly 6 cyl 2. Rotate the drive two or three revolutions by hand and check the belt tension. For a synchronous belt, you must properly seat the belt in the sprocket. If multiple belts are needed for a drive, divide tension by number of belts to give per belt tension to be measured. Gates passenger car light truck standard applications.
Check the tension at least twice during the first day. Misalignment, worn sheave grooves or pulleys and inadequate belt tension. The acdelco professional, premium aftermarket automatic belt tensioner is designed for accessory belt drive systems abds that require an automatic belt tensioner. When measuring the belt tension in the v belt drive, make sure the vbelts do not interfere with each other while vibrating. When i installed the belt tensioner assembly and the new belt and after painstakingly making sure the belt was evenly spread across all of the pulleys, i turned the engine over and the belt immediately fell off and made a horrible screeching sound. To tension a v belt, apply the lowest amount of tension that prevents the belt from slipping under full load. For a v belt drive using four individual 3v belts enter 1 for the belt width width key. Powerback belt gates trade name for a specialty construction v belt with a flat back for driving rolltoroll conveyor applications. Do not cut a belt while tension is applied, otherwise the belt may burst out and cause personal injury. Measuring the tension with a gauge is a good way to prevent belt drive problems. I bought this along with another pulley and a serpentine belt to replace on my 2010 dodge ram pick up truck. Belt dimension chart engineered for performance gates rpm belts are specifically engineered for forced induction and highoutput engines. Contamination resistance serpentine belt drives consist of a single multiribbed belt that drives several engine the unique sealing used in gates drivealign.
If necessary, retension the belt and make a final alignment check. Check belt tension following the drive component inspection, the final step is to check belt tension. These include applications such as compressors, rock crushers, hammers or pug mills. Get product details, choose a store, and get directions. A powerband belt is made by joining together two or more gates vbelts with a permanent, high strength tie band. Pull is concentrated farther away from the bearing and there is more sprocket weight due to. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. If the serpentine belt system loses any tension, problems shortly follow. Delivers required tension and belt grip to correct problem. Drivealign belt tensioners gates europe pdf catalogs. Apply force at right angles to the center of the span see diagram below. The sonic tension meter will display the static belt tension per individual belt. Provides fast way of releasing tension on serpentine belt drives. Our engineers and product experts ensure every tensioner we manufacture is built to rigid tolerances and specifications that guarantee fit, form and function for your application.
Tension ranges below are for drives requiring single belts. Gates industrial power transmission catalogue provides descriptions, dimensions, and part numbers for our belt products. Belt tension calculator proper belt tension ensures optimum performance of a vehicles accessory belt drive system. It ensures proper belt tension, alignment, and damping for superior performance and provides full line coverage for domestic, import, and heavy duty applications. Using these methods you can quickly, easily and accurately measure the belt tension and identify if adjustments need to be made. Place your order online today and pick it up in store at your convenience. Quickly, easily, and accurately design industrial synchronous or v belt drive systems that fit your specific design parameters, so you can determine every potential belt drive solution for your specific application without wasting any time or money. Enter a original equipment or competitors part number to find the matching gates part. To reduce the total tension on a drive for a given torque, the sprocket diameter must be increased. Gates heavyduty belt and tensioner kits make it easy to service frontend accessory drives. Oe tensioner does not provide proper tension to serpentine belt, causing. Powergrip individual timing components gates powergrip timing components for those who want to replace individual parts.
Oe tensioner does not provide proper tension to serpentine belt, causing belt squeal. If you need assistance designing your drive, contact our team of gates product application engineers. Safety policy drive design software can be found at. A ptfe strip wound within the spring resists abrasion and the flat spring is coated to resist rust. Proper belt tension is of the utmost importance for belt drive performance and service life. This process consists of running the drive under full load, then stopping, checking the tension. The sonic wave is generated by vibrating the belt span of the stationary belt, and it is captured by the sensor and processed to give belt tension which is displayed digitally. Proper installation of these tensioners is critical and installation instructions must be followed. Select from the dropdown options below to find the. Select from the dropdown options below to find the appropriate belt tension for your belt. Experienced mechanics may feel they are able to check belt tension by rule of thumb, but tension results vary from one operator to another. Auto 7 belt tensioner assembly fits 201099 hyundai santa fe, sonata, tiburon, tucson, kia. Pdf design of belttensioner systems for dynamic stability.
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