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    Spring-Loaded Adjustable-Arm Roller Chain and Belt Tensioners

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Chain and Belt Tensioners. Spring-Loaded Adjustable-Arm Roller Chain and Belt Tensioners, Vertical Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Torsion Springs.

    Vertical Mount

    Replacement

    Springs

    Tensioners take up slack and allow you to adjust tension on your roller chain or belt. A built-in spring allows the adjustment arm to apply continuous tension. They are for use with idler sprockets or pulleys.
    Tensioners
    Replacement
    Springs
    Mounting
    Plate
    Thread
    Size
    Tension
    Force, lbf
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Tension
    Arm Lg.
    Deflection
    Angle
    Overall
    Dp.
    Material
    Arm
    Rotation
    Includes
    Each
    Each
     
    Vertical Mount
    3/8"-16
    455"3 1/2"5"-45° to 45°2 7/8"Steel180°Idler Shaft, Internal Spring60225K191000000060225K29000000
    1/2"-13
    455"3 1/2"4 7/16"-45° to 45°2 7/8"Steel180°Idler Shaft, Internal Spring60225K2100000060225K2900000
    5/8"-11
    455"3 1/2"4 7/16"-45° to 45°2 7/8"Steel180°Idler Shaft, Internal Spring60225K2200000060225K2900000
    3/4"-10
    455"3 1/2"4 7/16"-45° to 45°2 7/8"Steel180°Idler Shaft, Internal Spring60225K2700000060225K2900000
     

    Adjustable-Screw Roller Chain and Belt Tensioners

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Chain and Belt Tensioners. Adjustable-Screw Roller Chain and Belt Tensioners.
    Tensioners take up slack and allow you to adjust tension on your roller chain or belt. Precisely apply tension in a straight line by moving the adjustment screw. They are for use with idler sprockets or pulleys.
    Mounting
    Plate
    Tension
    Force
    For Idler
    ID
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Overall
    Dp.
    Material
    Includes
    Each
     
    Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount
    Not Rated1/4"5 7/8"1 1/2"3 1/8"SteelIdler Shaft6265K1110000000
    Not Rated3/8"5 7/8"1 1/2"3 1/8"SteelIdler Shaft6265K112000000
    Not Rated1/2"5 7/8"1 1/2"3 1/8"SteelIdler Shaft6265K5000000
    Not Rated5/8"9"2"4 5/16"SteelIdler Shaft6265K113000000
    Not Rated3/4"9"2"4 5/16"SteelIdler Shaft6265K114000000
    Not Rated7/8"9"2"4 5/16"SteelIdler Shaft6265K1000000
    Not Rated1 1/8"13"3"6"SteelIdler Shaft6265K2000000
     

    Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain and Belt Tensioners. Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners.
    Built-in springs put constant tension on roller chain to absorb and buffer shock, reduce vibration, and improve drive performance.
    Overall
    Mounting
    Holes
    For Roller
    Chain Trade No.
    Tension Force,
    lbf
    Travel
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For Single-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
     
    Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount
    3515 to 401.05"5 15/32"2 5/16"1"PlasticAluminum
    3/8"1No1806233K620000000
    3515 to 401.05"5 19/32"2 5/16"1"PlasticAluminum
    3/8"1No1806233K33000000
    4015 to 401.05"5 15/32"2 5/16"1"PlasticAluminum
    3/8"1No1806233K63000000
    4015 to 401.05"5 19/32"2 5/16"1"PlasticAluminum
    3/8"1No1806233K34000000
    5020 to 601.2"6 13/32"2 15/16"1 3/16"PlasticAluminum
    7/16"1No1806233K35000000
    5020 to 601.2"6 15/32"2 15/16"1 3/16"PlasticAluminum
    7/16"1No1806233K64000000
    6020 to 601.2"6 13/32"2 15/16"1 3/16"PlasticAluminum
    7/16"1No1806233K36000000
    6020 to 601.2"6 15/32"2 15/16"1 3/16"PlasticAluminum
    7/16"1No1806233K65000000
    8045 to 1001.5"7 1/2"3 17/32"1 3/8"PlasticAluminum
    1/2"1No1806233K37000000
    8045 to 1001.5"7 25/32"3 17/32"1 3/8"PlasticAluminum
    1/2"1No1806233K66000000
    10045 to 1001.5"7 1/2"3 17/32"1 3/8"PlasticAluminum
    1/2"1No1806233K38000000
    10045 to 1001.5"7 25/32"3 17/32"1 3/8"PlasticAluminum
    1/2"1No1806233K67000000
     
    For Double Strand ANSI Chain
     
    Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount
    4015 to 401.05"5 15/32"2 5/16"1"PlasticAluminum
    3/8"1No1806233K75000000
    4015 to 401.05"5 19/32"2 5/16"1"PlasticAluminum
    3/8"1No1806233K43000000
    6020 to 601.2"6 15/32"2 15/16"1 3/16"PlasticAluminum
    7/16"1No1806233K77000000
     
    For Single-Strand ISO Roller Chain
     
    Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount
    06B5 to 301.05"5 19/32"2 5/16"1"PlasticAluminum
    3/8"1No1806233K88000000
     

    Adjustable-Arm Roller Chain and Belt Tensioners

    Image of ProductInUse. Vertical Mount Shown with Sprocket (Not Included). Front orientation. Chain and Belt Tensioners. Adjustable-Arm Roller Chain and Belt Tensioners, Vertical Mount.

    Vertical Mount Shown with

    Sprocket (Not Included)

    Tensioners take up slack and allow you to adjust tension on your roller chain or belt. Position the adjustment arm to control tension in a 360° arc. They are for use with idler sprockets or pulleys.
    Mounting
    Plate
    Thread
    Size
    Tension
    Force
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Tension
    Arm Lg.
    Overall
    Dp.
    Material
    Arm
    Rotation
    Includes
    Each
     
    Vertical Mount
    3/8"-16
    Not Rated3 1/4"2"2 1/2"1 3/8"Steel360°Idler Shaft60225K110000000
    1/2"-13
    Not Rated5"3 1/2"3 13/16"2"Steel360°Idler Shaft60225K12000000
    5/8"-11
    Not Rated5"3 1/2"3 13/16"2"Steel360°Idler Shaft60225K13000000
    3/4"-10
    Not Rated5"3 1/2"3 13/16"2"Steel360°Idler Shaft60225K25000000
     

    Low-Profile Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain and Belt Tensioners. Low-Profile Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners.
    At less than 4" in height, these tensioners are good for use on low-clearance drives. Built-in springs put constant tension on roller chain to absorb and buffer shock, reduce vibration, and improve drive performance.
    Overall
    Mounting
    Holes
    For Roller
    Chain Trade No.
    Tension Force,
    lbf
    Travel
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Dia.,
    mm
    No.
    of
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For Single-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
     
    Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount
    25, 357 to 131.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K10000000
    25, 3513 to 291.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K5000000
    407 to 131.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K2000000
    4013 to 291.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K6000000
    507 to 131.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K3000000
    5013 to 291.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K7000000
    607 to 131.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K4000000
    6013 to 291.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K8000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Profile Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain and Belt Tensioners. Ultra-Low-Profile Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners.
    Able to fit in tight spots, these tensioners are less than 3" tall. Built-in springs put constant tension on roller chain to absorb and buffer shock, reduce vibration, and improve drive performance.
    Overall
    Mounting
    Holes
    For Roller
    Chain Trade No.
    Tension Force,
    lbf
    Travel
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Housing Material
    Dia.,
    mm
    No.
    of
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For Single-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
     
    Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount
    352 to 40.6"2 9/16"2"19/32"Plastic304 Stainless Steel
    52No1407332K90000000
    3513 to 190.6"2 9/16"2"19/32"Plastic304 Stainless Steel
    52No1407332K11000000
     
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