V-belt

Question 1

belt deflection force

Answer 1

how much forve is needed to deflect the belt a certain distance

Question 2

what is the upper limit of the acceptable tension force

Answer 2

50% greater than the lower limit

Question 3

what is the ideal tension force

Answer 3

between the force level listed in the table and 1.5 times that value

Question 4

how can you apply tension to the belt

Answer 4

by moving it with either a pry bar, punch, or adjustable mounting base

Question 5

what are the three ways that belt tension can be measured

Answer 5

hand pressure
tension tester
spring scale and straight edge

Question 6

hand pressure tension tester

Answer 6

strike the belt with hand, it will fell alive and springy when tensioned correctly
wedge belts cannot be tested this way

Question 7

tension tester

Answer 7

More accurate than hand method
handheld device which measures the belt tension bu measuring the force needed to deflect the belt a certain amount

Question 8

spring scale and straight edge method

Answer 8

similar to tension tester
spring scale is used to deflect the belt, the the amount is measured with a ruler