Heavy-Duty Accessory Belt Drive System
DriveAlign™ Heavy-Duty Automatic Belt Tensioners
The Longest Lasting Belt Tensioners in the Industry
Engineered to exceed demanding OEM requirements. In laboratory tests, under extreme peak-to-peak vibration and contamination tests, DriveAlign® heavy-duty tensioners lasted up to three times longer than competitive aftermarket tensioners.
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- Labyrinth Seal – prevents contamination of internal parts for maximum durability and service life
- Machined Steel Pulley – reduces surface wear while shielding internal bearing from outside contaminants
- Double Row Bearings – twin rows of bearings carry more load and last up to three times longer than two individual bearings
- Optimised Components – engineered for maximum strength and durability
- Patented Design – provides superior belt alignment and tension for improved drive efficiency and life
- Round Spring Wire – includes chrome-silicone torsion spring for less flex-fatigue than flat-wire designs
- Patented Damping Mechanism – provides maximum stability, reducing vibration and increasing the life of belt, tensioner and other accessory drive components
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