Type L Shaft-Mounted Tensioner
The Murray Type L shaft-mounted tensioner 1s best suited for applications where 1t is impractical to bolt the tensioner on a frame. This structural-steel constructed tensioner can be mounted at any point on a shaft and 1s adjustable to any location in a 360' arc on the shaft. The Type L unit is available in a wide range of sizes handling RC 35 to RC 200 chain.
INSTALLATION SUGGESTIONS
- Tensioning that is too tight causes excessive wear on chain, belt and bearings.
- Tensioning that is too loose allows belt slipĀpage or chain vibration, causing loss of horsepower or wear.
- Idlers should be located on the slack side of the drive chain or belt.
- The use of idlers on the back of V-belts causes reverse bend, and can reduce belt life. However, when inside idlers are used, the arc of contact is reduced and allowance must be made for horsepower loss.
- Chain idlers should be run on the outside of the chain.
- Idler sprockets should have at least three teeth engaged with the chain.
- Idlers, when used on the outside of the drive, should be located approximately 1/3 of the center distance from the small pulley or sprocket.
- Idlers, when used on the inside of the drive, should be located approximately 1/3 of the center distance from the large pulley or sprocket.