Gates 15

The Gates Single Barrel (Pencil Type) Tension Tester (15kg / 30lb) is a spring-barrel gauge used to accurately measure the tension of individual or joined belts during installation and maintenance. It is rated for small V-belts and synchronous belts, and is one of two barrel testers Gates offers for servicing belt drives, it is the lighter-duty companion to the 30kg double-barrel tester.

Where this product is used

• Belt tensioning and verification during scheduled drive maintenance and belt replacement
• Commissioning of new drives to confirm correct tension before start-up, reducing early-life belt failures
• Preventive maintenance programmes across fleet, mining and manufacturing facilities

Features

• Single-barrel gauge design
• Measures individual or joined belt tension
• Item Code: 7401-0076
• Type: Single Barrel (Pencil Type) (spring barrel)

Key specifications

Choosing the right option

Use the 30kg double-barrel tester for multiple (banded) V-belts and large synchronous belts; use the 15kg single-barrel (pencil type) tester for smaller individual V-belts and synchronous belts. For the most accurate reading on any belt type, the Gates 550C Sonic Tension Meter measures tension electronically without a barrel gauge. Correct tension avoids two failure modes, too loose causes slippage and belt wear, too tight overloads bearings and shortens belt and bearing life.