Belt Tension Gauges




Keep an eye on belt tension to minimize vibration, noise, and slippage. Pick the gauge that matches your belt type, width, and expected tension.
Style 1 and 2 gauges are pocket-sized for measurements on the go.
Style | For Belt Type | For Max. Belt Wd. | Tension Rating, lbs. | Distance Between Arms | Each | |
1 | V | 1 1/4" | 0-35 | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | V, Flat, Round | 7/8" | 0-250 | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 | A-Section V, B-Section V, C-Section V | 1" | 0-560 | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 | V, Flat, Round | 7/8" | 30-150 | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
2 | V, Flat, Round | 2" | 30-150 | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 | V, Flat, Round | 2" | 100-300 | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
2 | V, Flat, Round | 3" | 300-700 | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 | A-Section V, B-Section V, C-Section V, D-Section V, Banded | 5" | 0-1,580 | 1 1/2" | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 | A-Section V, C-Section V, E-Section V, Banded | 3" | 0-1,050 | 1 1/2" | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 | C-Section V, D-Section V, Banded | 5" | 0-2,640 | 1 1/2" | 00000000 | 000000 |
4 | A-Section V | 1/2" | 30-180 | 3 1/4" | 0000000 | 000000 |
4 | B-Section V | 21/32" | 60-200 | 4 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 |
4 | Timing | 1" | 30-180 | 3 1/2" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Wide-Range Belt Tension Gauges

Measure belt tension up to 2,200 lbs. Position the sensor above your belt and pluck the belt like a guitar string to create vibration. Then, read the tension measurement on the display.
Tension Rating | Batteries | ||||||||||
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For Belt Type | For Max. Belt Wd. | Pounds | Hertz | Newtons | Power Source | Size | Number Required | Included | Includes | Each | |
Flat, Round, V | Any | 1-2,200 | 10-400 | 1-9,990 | Battery | AA | 4 | Yes | Tuning Fork, Plastic Case | 000000 | 000000000 |
V-Belt and Pulley Trade Size Identifiers

Measure V-belt cross sections and pulley groove depths to select the correct size belt. Individual pieces are connected with a ball chain.
For Belt Trade Size | For Use With (No. of Pieces) | Material | Color | Each | |
3V, 5V, 8V, A, B, C, D, E | V-Belts (3), V-Belt Pulleys (8) | Plastic | Blue | 0000000 | 000000 |
V-Belt Trade Number Identifiers

Quickly determine the size of any belt.
For Belt Trade Size | Material | Color | Maximum Length Measured | Each | |
3L, 4L, 5L | Aluminum and Plastic | Orange | 100" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Pulley Diameter Checkers

Also known as groove gauges, these measure the groove of your pulley to check for wear as well as determine the correct wire rope size.
Includes | Each | |
14 Gauges in 1/4" to 1 1/2" Wire Rope Diameters | 0000000 | 000000 |