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Re: pic: Sliding Wheel Chain Tensioners

Adding in a lateral screw adjustment component can help avoid teh need for clamping forces. Look at the rear axle of most chain driven motorcycles. See if you can come up with something similar to that, and then clamp load is nearly irrelevant.
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