Belt-driven compressors need correct tension and alignment to transfer power efficiently and avoid premature wear.
Why Tension Matters
Too loose a belt slips and loses power, while too tight a belt overloads bearings and shortens their life.
Checking Alignment
Align the pulleys with a straightedge so the belt runs true, reducing heat, noise and edge wear.
Setting Tension
Use the maker’s deflection method or a tension gauge, and recheck after the first hours of running a new belt.
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