Using timing belts horizontally

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Using timing belts horizontally

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30-09-2012, 17:11

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Re: Using timing belts horizontally

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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur

How tight is 'reasonable tension'? How much force should we use when tensioning drivetrain belts? How much tension is too much? Will floating idlers work?

The manufacturer has a specification for tension. That would be the best choice. A floating idler may not provide enough tension for a severe application such as a drivetrain because it won't let the belt be tight enough

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