![]() At this point, release the pressure on the plunger, and read the force recorded by the movement of the plunger o-ring. Set the plunger o-ring to zero, and push down on the plunger until the bottom o-ring meets the reference point you set for the starting height of the back of the belt. You will need a straight edge, piece of string, or a mark on the wall next to the belt to determine starting height of the back of the belt. You place the big end of the gauge on the belt, and set the bottom o-ring to the recommended deflection distance. The Pencil gauge is generally seen as an industrial gauge, and uses two o-rings and a spring. When the user hears the click, pressure should be released, and you can read the amount of tension in the belt by looking at where the front of the arm crosses the scale. At a certain amount of force applied to the finger pad, the Krikit will ‘click’. The belt will deflect downward and push the arm of the Krikit up across a scale on the top of the gauge. The way this gauge works is by depressing the finger pad on the gauge with the bottom of the gauge against the belt. The Krikit gauge is generally seen as an automotive gauge used on front end accessory drives for cars and trucks. Both of these are easy to use tools that allow the user to measure tension in the belt, and compare it to recommended tensions, but they function a little differently. Two of the lower cost options that Gates offers for tension testers are the Pencil Type Gauge, and the Krikit Gauge. However, there are a few options out there, and sometimes people are confused as to what they need. ![]() We all know that tension is important, and measuring tension with a gauge is a great way to prevent belt drive problems. In situations such as hard starts, or unknown shock loads, having additional service factor is good, but when max loads are known, or size/cost is a priority, we can use the above info to get just the right size drive. ![]() Now sometimes it’s worth it to design around the rated load instead of the actual load. This means that if you measure the amperage draw of your motor, you can use the nameplate to find out what your actual HP draw is. If you think your motor is too big for the load you are using, here is an easy way to calculate actual HP draw.Īctual HP = (Nameplate HP)x(Measured Amps) / (Nameplate Amps) Designing around actual loads not only saves on initial purchase price, but can also save money on replacement parts caused by excessive tensions, such as those placed on bearings when too big of a drive is used. This is not always the case when it comes to power transmission components. There is a common belief that bigger is always better. Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) is an international trade term meaning the seller is responsible for ensuring goods arrive safely to a destination the buyer is responsible for import duties.Do you know that people are constantly using bigger motors than necessary? It can be a big problem, and doing so can lead to using bigger belt drives than necessary too. All items shipped outside of the UK are sent DDU.This is the time stated by the Royal Mail before being able to make a claim for a missing packet & that the packet should of been delivered in that given time. Royal Mail says that you should wait up to 15 BUSINESS days before making a claim for a missing packet. For international delivery please allow up to 28 days before contacting me. All items are shipped within one/ two business day of ordering I can not control the item once it has left me if it has been sent via the post as there is no tracking for the packet but if the item is undelivered it should come back to me as their is a frank with our returns address on it. If you have not received your packet please contact your local postal sorting office as your item may be there. All items are sent via courier or second/ first class post unless they are going outside the UK.This is primarily down to not being able to source the item you have ordered. From time to time there may be occasions when I will have to cancel order due to fulfillment issues.Couriers we use are Royal Mail, Parcelforce, Myhermes, TNT, DPD, UPS & UK Mail.However if this is not possible due to reasons beyond our control we will aim to dispatch as quickly as possible. We aim to ship all UK orders within 1-2 days of order.Saturday Delivery: Available upon request.Heavy Item/Dangerous Goods Charge: £6.50.Scottish Islands, Highlands & Northern Ireland (Approx 2-3 days): £15.00.Pre-10.30am Mainland UK Only: Available upon request.Pre-12.00am Mainland UK Only: Available upon request.Next Working Day Anytime Mainland UK Only: £10.00. ![]() Standard delivery on all UK orders (Approx 1-3 working days) £3.50.
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