Gates 7401-0076 Pencil Type Tension Tester, 30 lbs Deflection Force
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This unit has an operating weight limit of 35 lb, which is an outstanding capacity, but accuracy can't be guaranteed.
It is customary to do this at the mid-point A 1/64" point deflection per inch of span can be experienced with a deflection force equal to 1/16 of The deflection force is determined by the telescoping stem attached to the tension gauge, but you must remain careful to slide the O-ring SAE slot Make sure you ring to the very back of the tool before you use it. Measure the deflection by using the inch scale along with a straight edge on the barrel of the tool. (Please note The barrel rests against the belt the bar is operated by extending the Manufacturers provide the recommended belt tension in the
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This might be of use to you. The Track Tension Checker in my Ranger helps me make sure that the track is properly tightened. Straight edge should be placed on the track and gates should be pressed vertically down in the center of the straight edge, using 10 lbs of force as shown the track is slack by more than 3/4 inches, it needs to be adjusted.
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Despite the good intentions of the idea, the design of the device is thoroughly An indicator is visible on the thin section of the shaft, but it is not engraved into the metal instead, it is This allows the cylinder to peel up the decal when the gauge is activated. This tool is worthless after it has been used once. The item has been returned for a refund, and I plan to look for another item.
As a result of a squealing sound on my Hyundai Elantra, I had all my drive belts replaced (3 in total) and the tensioner pulley on the air conditioning belt replaced. It was difficult to tighten the belts to the prescribed tension measurements with 22 pounds of force, but I did get the hang of it after reading the manual. As I thought, I guess that is what that is, so I tightened the belts until they felt snug. I heard my belts squeal again two days later, when it began to snow. This tool has caught my attention after doing some research to see if it could tell me whether or not I was tensioning my belts correctly. I use gates parts and belts and have been pleased with their performance, so I decided to give it a shot. I measured the tension of the belt using the plastic part of this tension tester in my hand but you can also use a straight edge and push the thin rubber gasket (on the thicker part of this tension tester) up between 8 and 10 mm up the belt. A diameter of 11 mm or a diameter of 12 mm Then I pressed down on the tensioner until the belt gasket was level with my straight edge - usually around 15mm(depending on what the belt called for). As I looked at the small gasket, I noticed that I had exerted approximately 50 pounds of pressure. In that case, I would tighten the belt and try again if I needed to get to 22, say 15 pounds. As far as the reverse goes, I would do the reverse if the reading were higher. However, I discovered that I had significantly underestimated the amount of electricity I needed to charge the device. The drive belts on my car have all been tightened. Thanks to this, I now know they are at the correct tension, and on top of that, I don't have any squeals anymore.
The 'tool' that I ordered was shipped within two days because I needed the item ASAP. I was disappointed as soon as I opened it. It states in the latter reviews that the sticker measurement lines peel off when you use the gauge. Nothing but a waste of time!.
This tool has been the target of some negative press People who don't understand how to use it in the first place are most likely to do so. Use it correctly, and it does the job well. Markings that are stickers would be more effective if they were laser/etched. I am satisfied with the rest of.
The product is Made in China, and it doesn't seem to have passed quality assurance. My guess is that the original ruler didn't have stickers. I don't know who made it, but I'm sure it didn't. There were a lot of typos in the instructions. It did not even appear that the weight and length measurements were Scotch tape may have been used over a sticker and then slapped on top of In my opinion, the Browning Belt Tension Pen would be the best choice. Furthermore, it's more affordable. But instead of a black background & black text, it has a white background & black text Unlike this one, there is no way to see the ring clearly. It would have been nice if they had at least used a colored one To make it easier to see, I put the ring on a ring. My jaw dropped when I heard Gates came up with this and charged that much money for it. You can buy this product for $5 at Harbor Freight in the near future.
It is not the ideal approach for tasks under 10 pounds, but a 15-pound requirement would make it better suited in this case as well. There are questions about the longevity and accuracy of stick on labels, just as others have pointed out. There is a caliper you can set up to set the deflection, but you need another tool to set the force.
There is an adhesive tape called scale that does not stick I received a scale that had already come off, so I returned it and won't be buying it.
My drill press with tandem belts truly looked like this after I set it up. It is easier to gauge deflection when you have a straight edge. There's no way for me to actually determine whether that is accurate, but it seems to be.
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