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Re: Chain Tension-er?
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Originally Posted by Massako
We are using #25 chain for a device on our robot and we are fairly new to chain and were wondering how we sould tension it as its at the tighest it can be yet there is still some slip from it drooping slightly does anyone have any ways of applying tension the chain?
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You can add an idler sprocket somewhere along the chain's length. Put the sprocket inside a slotted hole or use metal that has several holes to move it around, which will tension and detension the chain. IF your team can afford it, McMasterCarr sells spring-loaded tensioners here.
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