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Belt Tension MeterTC6 Tension Meter
 Achieving correct static belt tension

Gates Mectrol TC6 Tension Meter determines correct belt tension - critical for belt peak performance.

  • Tension the belt too low: 
    • Belt may ratchet (skip teeth on pulley)
    • Belt life may be decreased due to increased flex fatigue 
  • Tension the belt too high:
    • System bearing life may be decreased due to excessive bearing loads               
    • Belt life may be decreased due to excessive belt tensile loads





       

Product Features
The natural frequency of a belt span is a function of the static tension, span length and belt span mass. The TC6 measures and displays the belt's natural frequency. Using the measured frequency in a simple formula determines the belt's static tension.

The TC6 uses an optical sensor to determine the belt's natural frequency, and therefore it can be used on belts made of non-ferrous (as well as ferrous) materials. The TC6 also comes standard with an RS232 port and software for downloading the measurements to a MS Excel spreadsheet.
 

Technical Specifications

Measuring Range: <10 Hz (up to >800 Hz)
Accuracy: ± 3% of the measured value (± 1 digit)
Measured Value Reading: 6-digit LCD for the measured value and
other parameters (memory, location, time, etc.)
L × W × H: 120mm × 60mm × 25mm; Probe Neck is approximately 20cm long
Weight: Approximately 180g
Probe: Opto-Electronic method using visible, red light
Light Exit: At the lateral end of a flexible and rotating neck (approx. 20cm long)
Battery: 9V mono block battery (in battery compartment)
3V CR2032 button cell (inside the gauge)
Data Transfer: RS232, 9600 Baud, N81
 

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