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justinmsk

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How often should you check V-belt tension and alignment under normal operation conditions?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Tensioning V-belts is an important part of good maintenance, what is the ideal V-belt tension?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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stanleka1

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Answer to Question 1

You should check the belt tension and alignment every 1,000 hours of use under normal operating conditions.

Answer to Question 2

Ideal tension is the lowest tension at which the belt will not slip under peak load conditions.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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