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Re: Chain Tensioning

Page 1022 on McMaster's website.
devices similar to what you explained are used quite commonly in industry. they're great ways to keep tension, especially if the mechanism is subject to shock loads.

I personally haven't seen these used on robots, probably due to weight, but other then that I dont really see why they wouldnt be since they are great for keeping constant tension on the mechanism.

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