Belt Tension Chart

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Specifications
C13, C15, and C18 Generator Set Engines

Media Number -SENR9707-12
Publication Date -01/10/2013
Date Updated -16/10/2013

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Belt Tension Chart

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Table 1
Specification for the 7N-9693 Tension Chart
Item
Qty
Part
Specification Description
The new belt tension chart has been standardized. The belt tension chart
eliminates confusion about the correct belt tension to use. Studies were completed
with different belt suppliers and the information that was gathered from the
studies was developed into a new belt tension for each belt size.
The chart does not apply to belts that use a spring loaded tensioner.
For more accurate results, a Clavis frequency gauge should be used in order to
measure the natural frequency of the belt. By the use of a formula, the natural
frequency is converted into the belt tension force. If the Clavis frequency gauge
cannot be used, then use the appropriate Kent-Moore belt tension gauge to
measure the belt tension force.
When matched sets of belts are used, check the tension of all the belts in order to
verify that the lowest belt is in the acceptable tolerance range. Variations in
tension between the belts can vary by as much as 65 pounds.
In order to determine the tension of a "banded" belt, refer to the chart above.
Multiply the tension value of the belt by the number of belts that are banded
together.Two 1/2 inch belts would require a used belt tension equal to twice the
value of the used belt tension for one 1/2 inch belt (2 X 80 = 160 lb).
Table 2
Belt Tension Chart

SAE or RMA
Belt SIze
IN
MM
Width of Belt
(Top
Reference)
Belt Tension
"Initial" (1)
Belt
Tension
Used (2)
IN
MM
LB
LB
LB
Belt Tension
"Used" (3) (4)
3/8
(0.380)
10A
0.42
10.72
145 10
645 44
115 10
510 44
70 10
311 44
7/16
(0.440)
11A
0.46
11.68
155 10
689 44
125 10
560 10
75 10
333 44
1/2
(0.500)
13A
0.55
13.89
165 10
734 44
130 10
580 10
80 10
356 44
0.63
15.88
180 10
801 44
145 10
645 10
85 10
378 44
0.69
17.48
180 10
801 44
145 10
645 10
85 10
378 44
5V/5VX
11/16
5V
15A
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(0.600)
3/4
(0.660)
17A
0.75
19.05
205 10
912 44
165 10
730 44
95 10
422 44
7/8
(0.790)
20A
0.88
22.23
205 10
912 44
165 10
730 44
95 10
422 44
N/A
0.98
23.83
205 10
912 44
165 10
730 44
95 10
422 44
4PK
0.54
13.72
145 10
645 44
115 10
510 44
60 10
267 44
6PK
0.82
20.94
215 10
956 44
170 10
755 10
90 10
400 44
27.82
285 10
1179 44
230 10
1025 10
115 10
511 44
15/16
4K
6K
8K
10K
12K
14K
15K
8PK
1.1
10PK
1.38
35.05
355 10
1579 44
285 10
1270 10
145 10
645 44
12PK
1.66
42.16
425 10
1891 44
340 10
1510 10
175 10
778 44
14PK
1.94
49.28
495 10
2202 44
395 10
1755 10
205 10
912 44
15PK
2.08
52.83
530 10
2358 44
425 10
1890 44
215 10
956 44
(1)
Belt Tension"Initial " is for a new belt.
(2)
Belt tension with less than 10 hours of operation
(3)
Belt tension "Used" is for a belt that has operated for more than 30 minutes of operation at the rated speed..
(4)
If a belt falls below the "Used" belt tension, the belt should be tightened again to 80% of the "Initial" belt tension.
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Pgina 1 de 2

C13, C15, and C18 Generator Set Engines

Publication Date -01/10/2013

Date Updated -16/10/2013

Belt Tension Chart

Belt Tension Chart

Belt Tension"Initial " is for a new belt.

Belt tension with less than 10 hours of operation

Copyright 1993 - 2015 Caterpillar Inc.

Fri Jul 10 02:38:36 UTC-0400 2015

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