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Specifications

C13, C15, and C18 Generator Set Engines

Media Number -SENR9707-12

Publication Date -01/10/2013

Date Updated -16/10/2013

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Belt Tension Chart

SMCS - 1357
Table 1
Specification for the 7N-9693 Tension Chart
Item

Qty

Part

Specification Description
The new belt tension chart has been standardized. The belt tension chart
eliminates confusion about the correct belt tension to use. Studies were completed
with different belt suppliers and the information that was gathered from the
studies was developed into a new belt tension for each belt size.
The chart does not apply to belts that use a spring loaded tensioner.
For more accurate results, a Clavis frequency gauge should be used in order to
measure the natural frequency of the belt. By the use of a formula, the natural
frequency is converted into the belt tension force. If the Clavis frequency gauge
cannot be used, then use the appropriate Kent-Moore belt tension gauge to
measure the belt tension force.
When matched sets of belts are used, check the tension of all the belts in order to
verify that the lowest belt is in the acceptable tolerance range. Variations in
tension between the belts can vary by as much as 65 pounds.
In order to determine the tension of a "banded" belt, refer to the chart above.
Multiply the tension value of the belt by the number of belts that are banded
together.Two 1/2 inch belts would require a used belt tension equal to twice the
value of the used belt tension for one 1/2 inch belt (2 X 80 = 160 lb).
Table 2

Belt Tension Chart

SAE or RMA
Belt SIze
IN

MM

Width of Belt
(Top
Reference)

Belt Tension
"Initial" (1)

Belt
Tension
Used (2)

IN

MM

LB

LB

LB

Belt Tension
"Used" (3) (4)

3/8
(0.380)

10A

0.42

10.72

145 10

645 44

115 10

510 44

70 10

311 44

7/16
(0.440)

11A

0.46

11.68

155 10

689 44

125 10

560 10

75 10

333 44

1/2
(0.500)

13A

0.55

13.89

165 10

734 44

130 10

580 10

80 10

356 44

0.63

15.88

180 10

801 44

145 10

645 10

85 10

378 44

0.69

17.48

180 10

801 44

145 10

645 10

85 10

378 44

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(0.600)
3/4
(0.660)

17A

0.75

19.05

205 10

912 44

165 10

730 44

95 10

422 44

7/8
(0.790)

20A

0.88

22.23

205 10

912 44

165 10

730 44

95 10

422 44

N/A

0.98

23.83

205 10

912 44

165 10

730 44

95 10

422 44

4PK

0.54

13.72

145 10

645 44

115 10

510 44

60 10

267 44

6PK

0.82

20.94

215 10

956 44

170 10

755 10

90 10

400 44

27.82

285 10

1179 44

230 10

1025 10

115 10

511 44

15/16
4K
6K
8K
10K
12K
14K
15K

8PK

1.1

10PK

1.38

35.05

355 10

1579 44

285 10

1270 10

145 10

645 44

12PK

1.66

42.16

425 10

1891 44

340 10

1510 10

175 10

778 44

14PK

1.94

49.28

495 10

2202 44

395 10

1755 10

205 10

912 44

15PK

2.08

52.83

530 10

2358 44

425 10

1890 44

215 10

956 44

(1)

Belt Tension"Initial " is for a new belt.

(2)

Belt tension with less than 10 hours of operation

(3)

Belt tension "Used" is for a belt that has operated for more than 30 minutes of operation at the rated speed..

(4)

If a belt falls below the "Used" belt tension, the belt should be tightened again to 80% of the "Initial" belt tension.

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