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Alignment and tensioning

09 September, 2022
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Alignment and tensioning of pulleys, sprockets, and belts are crucial for optimal machinery performance.

Pulley misalignment can increase wear on pulleys and belts as well as the noise and vibration level which can ultimately result in unplanned machinery downtime.

What’s more, correct belt tension is crucial for the whole belt drive, its service life, and the service life of associated bearings.

As such, it is critical to acquire accurate and reliable results when it comes to belt tension measurement.

At B2K, we understand the importance of alignment and tensioning, we offer an extensive range of specialised tools for the alignment and tensioning of pulleys, sprockets, and belts.

B2K’s tools on offer

SKF Belt Alignment Tool: TKBA40

Uses: Highly accurate tool for V-belt pulley alignment

Customer Benefits:

Increase bearing life.
Increase machinery uptime, efficiency, and productivity.
Reduce wear on pulleys and belts.
Reduce friction and thereby energy consumption.
Reduce noise and vibration.
Reduce costs of replacing components and machinery downtime.

Key Features:

Laser position indicates the nature of misalignment, allowing easy and accurate adjustment compared to more conventional methods
Powerful magnets allow fast and easy attachment
A three-dimensional target area simplifies the detection and correction of misalignments
Facilitates simultaneous adjustment of tension and alignment
V-guides included for a wide range of V-belt pulleys
Aligns grooves of a V-belt pulley rather than its face, allowing optimum alignment of pulleys of unequal width or with dissimilar faces
A special side adaptor for alignments of multi-ribbed and timing belt pulleys as well as sprockets is available as an accessory

Sprocket Alignment Tool: TKBA10 & TKBA20

Uses: Versatile tools for pulley and sprocket alignment

Customer Benefits:

Ensures accurate and even chain wear.
The increased service life of the chain, sprockets, and chain guides.

Key features:

Powerful magnets allow fast and easy attachment.
Facilitates simultaneous adjustment of tension and alignment.
Can be used on almost all machines using V belts, banded belts, ribbed belts, and most other belts as well as chain sprockets.
SKF TKBA 10 utilises a red laser and can be used for distances up to 3 m (10 ft).
SKF TKBA 20 utilises a highly visible green laser and can be used for distances up to 6 m (20 ft). It can even be used outdoors in sunny conditions.
Sturdy aluminum housings help ensure assembly stability and accuracy during the alignment process.