by ep | Aug 26, 2026 | chain tensioners
INSTALLATION GUIDE | SLACK STRAND + REVERSING DRIVEWhere Should a Chain Tensioner Be Installed: Tight Side or Slack Side?Install the tensioner around verified slack strand, reversing drive, alignment, travel, guarding, and a controlled hand-turn and trial-run...
by ep | Aug 26, 2026 | chain tensioners
ROLLER CHAIN DRIVE SELECTION GUIDEHow to Select the Right Chain Tensioner for a Roller Chain DriveSelect a tensioner from the drive conditions—not from appearance alone. Chain geometry, slack-side position, load variation, speed, available travel, environment, and...
by ep | Aug 26, 2026 | chain tensioners
COMPATIBILITY GUIDE | CHAIN PITCH + REFERENCE POINTSHow to Size a Chain Tensioner for Chain Pitch and Strand WidthConfirm chain pitch, reference points, mounting geometry, operating limits, and service access before treating a tensioner as compatible. In this article,...
by ep | Aug 26, 2026 | chain tensioners
SELECTION GUIDE | SLACK STRAND + VERTICAL DRIVEHow to Choose a Chain Tensioner for Horizontal, Inclined, and Vertical DrivesSelect a tensioner by checking slack strand, vertical drive, drive geometry, operating duty, and available working travel—not by product...
by ep | Aug 26, 2026 | chain tensioners
SELECTION GUIDE | CENTRE DISTANCE + CHAIN SLACKHow to Select a Tensioner for Long-Center-Distance Chain DrivesSelect a tensioner by checking centre distance, chain slack, drive geometry, operating duty, and available working travel—not by product appearance...