What is the standard for belt tension?
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Belt tension can be roughly judged by hand pressing. The inspection method is very simple: use your thumb to forcefully press the belt between two pulleys with a pressure of about 10kg. If the belt depression is around 15mm, the belt tension is considered just right. Additional information is as follows: 1. Due to the elasticity of the belt, it can cushion impact, reduce vibration, and ensure smooth transmission, but it cannot maintain a strict transmission ratio (the ratio of the driving pulley's revolutions per minute to the driven pulley's revolutions per minute). When the transmission encounters obstacles or overload, the belt will slip on the pulley, thus preventing damage to the machinery. 2. Belt transmission is simple, cost-effective, easy to maintain, and convenient to replace. However, due to belt slippage on the pulley, the mechanical efficiency of belt transmission is low, and the belt itself has poor durability. Over time, it will gradually stretch, so adjustments should be made as needed.