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- Size 38
- Standard Tensioner
description
- At the optimum angle of 20°, the tensioner has the maximum capability to absorb vibrations or shock loads and still has enough arc of motion to automatically take up belt or chain stretch.
applications
- Belt and chain tensioning
- Pressing
- Cushioning
- Hold-down
- Guide rollers
- Belt scrapers
- Brake bars
- Cleaning brushes
- Conveyor shock absorbers
features
- Four natural rubber inserts isolate tensioning arm
- Eliminates slap and vibration
- Minimizes drive bearing and shaft wear
- Self-adjusting
- Absorbs shock loads
- Simple to mount
- No lubrication required
- Can be used indoors or out
- Temperature range from -40 °F to 180 °F (-40 °C to 80 °C)
caution
- Check to be certain that the idler sprocket or pulley will still clear the space available between the base housing and the mounting hole
| Coupling Type | Chain/Belt Tensioner |
| Insert Style | Elastomeric |
| Force @ 10° Angle of Pretension Normal | 65.3 lbf |
| Force @ 20° Angle of Pretension Normal | 164.1 lbf |
| Belt Size | 4" Wide Flat, 5" Wide Flat |
| Force @ 30° Angle of Pretension Hard | 421 1/2 lbf |
| Type | Standard |
| Size | 38 in |
| Material | Natural Rubber, Steel |
| Force @ 10° Angle of Pretension Hard | 81.4 lbf |
| Force @ 30° Angle of Pretension Normal | 337.2 lbf |
| Housing Diameter | 3.74 in |
| Overall Length | 5.51 in |
| Idler Bolt Size | 3/4 - 10 x 5 |
| Chain Size | 80, 80-2, 80-3 |
| Coupling Size | SE38 |
| Housing Length | 5.51 in |
| Arm Height/Length | 8.07 in |
| Force @ 20° Angle of Pretension Hard | 205 lbf |
| Color | Blue |
| Outside Dia. | 3.74 in |
| Mounting Bolt Size | M16 X 40 |
| Weight | 0.0 LB |
