Tensioners and Tighteners

Tensioners and tighteners are devices that use force to help keep belts and chains in proper tension and protect drive system components. Automatic tensioners keep chains and belts taut to avoid slipping and breaking, as well as reducing shaft and drive bearing wear and absorbing shock and vibration. Drive tighteners, also known as drive tensioners, are used to manually adjust the tension on chains and belts. They are coupled to an idler sprocket or pulley via a tightener shaft. Belt and chain guides are used in conveyor belt applications to guide and align belts and chains while reducing friction and wear.