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Belt Tension Gauges

For V-Belts

For V-Belts, Flat
Belts, and
Round Belts

For A-Section V-Belts,
B-Section V-Belts,
and Timing Belts

Keep an eye on belt tension to minimize vibration, noise, and slippage.

Gauge for V-belts and gauges for V-belts, flat belts, and round belts are pocket-sized for measurements on the go.

For Belt Type	For Max. Belt Wd.	Tension Rating, lbs.	Distance Between Arms		Each
V	1 1/4"	0-35	__	0000000	000000
V, Flat, Round	7/8"	30-150	__	000000	00000
V, Flat, Round	2"	100-300	__	000000	00000
A-Section V	1/2"	30-180	3 1/4"	0000000	000000
B-Section V	21/32"	60-200	4 1/2"	0000000	000000
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
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