Instructions Roulunds Belt Tension Gauge For Industrial V-Belts

When the V-belts have been installed into the grooves of the pulleys, increase the center
distance until the belts are taut.
Measure the span length of the belts as shown overleaf.
The deflection is calculated as 15mm per 1000mm of span.
For example, the span length, l = 900mm
900 15
=
= 13.5
1000
Place the large O-ring on the scale of the belt tension gauge at the calculated deflection.
Place the small O-ring at 0 [N].
Place a straightedge on the pulleys.
Place the belt tension gauge at the center of the span and perpendicularly to the
straightedge.
Push down the belt tension gauge until the large O-ring is flush with the bottom edge of
the straightedge.
Read the deflection force K [N] on the belt tension gauge scale at the small O-ring.
Compare the read K-value with the calculated value or the table value for the belt section
of the belt type in question and with the datum diameter of the smaller pulleys, see tables
overleaf.
K must be within Kmin and Kmax in the table. For drives with a heavy, pulsating load, we
recommend K=Kmax.
When the belts are mounted for the first time we recommend multiplying the table values
for Kmin and Kmax by 1.3.
If the read K-value is too low or too high compared with the table or calculated value,
adjust the center distance until the correct K is achieved.
Start the drive. Let it run for 5 minutes. Check the belt tension, and adjust it if necessary.
After approx. 24 hours of operation, check the belt tension. Check it regularly after that,
and keep it at the recommended value.