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*Multiply table values by the number of Torque Team® ribs to achieve recommended tensioning value.
1. The table deflection forces and strand tensions are typically at maximum values to cover the broad range of loads, rpm and pulley combinations for all
possible drives.
2. For drives where hub loads are critical, high speed drives or other drives with special circumstances, the belt deflection force and strand installation
tension should be calculated by using formulas found in existing engineering manuals or use the MaximizerPro™ Drive Selection Analysis Program.
3. Consult the TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter manual for detailed information on using the frequency-based tension gauge.
4. Continental ContiTech offers three different levels of tension gauges to aid in properly tensioning power transmission belts. See your Sales
Representative or Distributor for more information on tensioning gauges.
Belt Strand Tension (lb.)
Noncogged Single,
Torque Team®* &
Torque Team Plus®* Belts
Cogged Single
& Torque Team®*
Belt Weight
(kg/meter)
Smallest Sheave
Diameter Range
RPM
Range
New
Belt
Used
Belt
New
Belt
Used
Belt
5V, 5VX, SPB, XPB Cross Section
4.4-6.7
500-1749 N/A
N/A
238.8
158.8 5V, SPB= 0.186
1750-3000 N/A
N/A
206.8
136.4 Torque Team®
5V=0.243 x # ribs
3001-4000 N/A
N/A
131.6
85.2
7.1-10.9
500-1740 298.0
198.8
349.2
232.4
5VX, XPB=0.149
1741-3000 262.8
174.8
317.2
214.8
11.8-16.0
500-1740 370.0
243.6
403.6
269.2 Torque Team®
5VX=0.217 x # ribs
1741-3000 344.4
229.2
395.6
264.4
SPC. XPC Cross Section
8.3-14.3
500-1000 488.6
323.8
525.4
349.4
SPC=0.372
1000-1750 450.2
298.2
511.0
338.2
14.4-20.1
500-1000 621.4
413.4
661.4
439.0
XPC=0.289
1000-1750 592.6
395.8
722.2
477.4
8V, 8VX Cross Section
12.5-17.0
200-850
779.3
518.5
N/A
N/A
8V=0.495
851-1500 628.9
419.3
N/A
N/A
Torque Team®
BV=0.546 x # ribs
18.0-22.4
200-850
937.7
624.1
N/A
N/A
851-1500 833.7
555.3
N/A
N/A
8VX= 0.486
5VF Cross Section
7.1-10.9
200-700
467.1
310.3
N/A
N/A
Torque Team®
5VF=0.242 x # ribs
701-1250 393.5
260.7
N/A
N/A
1251-1900 347.1
239.9
N/A
N/A
1901-3000 340.7
225.5
N/A
N/A
11.8-16.0
200-700
604.7
401.5
N/A
N/A
701-1250 527.9
348.7
N/A
N/A
1251-2100 505.5
335.9
N/A
N/A
8VF Cross Section
12.5-20.0
200-500
1008.4 670.8
N/A
N/A
Torque Team®
8VF=0.603 x # ribs
501-850
861.2
571.6
N/A
N/A
851-1150
781.2
518.8
N/A
N/A
1151-1650 739.6
491.6
N/A
N/A
21.2-25.0
200-500
1517.2
1010.0
N/A
N/A
501-850
1405.2 934.8
N/A
N/A
851-1200 1304.4
867.6
N/A
N/A
V-Belts
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