Hi all! A simple question..how do we check for slackness and right tension in a gearing chain? Thx Leo
Slackness
Aug 30, 2004
4 Replies
Dear Leo:
In belts, we apply a known force "mid-span", and look for a particular displacement...
David A. Smith
Can u plz be a bit more explicit??? Thx. Leo
Leo: here is all you will ever want to know about slackness:
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HTH
-- Jeff
Dear Leo:
Google Advanced All the words: slack adjust design The exact phrase: chain drive
274 hits. I'd bet you could find out all you'd ever want to know.I would suspect the manufacturer of the device is question, will have published a tension figure, on prestressing the chain drive. It is unusual to specify "slack" unless low speed applications are being discussed.
David A. Smith
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