Cummins 5256546 Belt Tensioner
Cummins 5256546 Belt Tensioner
Product Description:
- A belt tensioner is a mechanical component use to maintain the proper tension in a belt, such as a serpentine or V-ribbed belt, within an engine’s accessory drive system.
- The tensioner is design to automatically adjust and maintain the tension in the belt, ensuring that it stays properly engaged with the pulleys and operates efficiently.
- Belt tensioners are commonly used in automotive engines, industrial machinery, and other belt-driven systems.
- The primary function of a belt tensioner is to automatically adjust and maintain the tension in the belt.
- It compensates for changes in belt length due to wear, thermal expansion, and other factors, ensuring proper engagement with the pulleys.