Belt Tensioners with Accu-Drive® Technology
All brands of replacement automatic tensioners and pulleys are not created equal. For an OE-specific part replacement and proven performance, trust Continental belt tensioners with Accu-Drive® Technology. Designed for the unique packaging and operating conditions of engine and accessory belt layout configurations, our tensioners ensure belts remain at nearly constant tension. The result is maximum accessory drive component life while still preventing belt slip. When properly applied, Continental tensioners provide a pre-determined, constant tension and help dampen belt system vibrations. Automatic tensioners will self-adjust for normal belt elongation caused by wear.
Why Belt Tensioners?
- Maintains correct alignment to the belt
- Automatically sustains precise accessory belt tension
- Automatically dampens normal accessory system vibrations
- Prevents noise from belt slip and excessive belt wear
- Optimizes belt and accessory system component life
- Provides an indication of belt stretch and need for replacement
- Improves belt system alignment
Belt Tensioner Parts and Functions
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- Lift Feature
What it does
Relieves belt tension to allow replacement of belt and / or tensioner.
The Continental Advantage
The tensioners maintain the OE design lift lug features to make installation easier.
- Spring
What it does
Maintains the proper system belt tension and helps to absorb engine vibrations.
The Continental Advantage
The "round" wire torsion spring is custom designed for each tensioner application.
- Locating Pin
What it does
Positions the tensioner to its mounting surface.
The Continental Advantage
OE style locating pins are a part of base casting, ensuring mounting accuracy and alignment.
- Pivot Shaft
What it does
Ensures the tensioner is aligned with the other belt-driven components.
The Continental Advantage
The pivot shaft is an integral part of the tensioner base allowing it to maintain precise angularity.
- Damping System
What it does
The damping system compensates for engine vibrations eliminating drive system noise and harshness.
The Continental Advantage
All tensioners include a patented "proportional damping" system tuned to the needs of individual vehicle applications.
- Pulley
What it does
Ensures the belt travels effortlessly and finds true alignment.
The Continental Advantage
The OE style pulley is made of OE specific materials, unless upgraded to enhance performance.
- Assembling Retention
What it does
Holds the tensioner securely together.
The Continental Advantage
The tensioner incorporates a highly developed mechanical assembly stake.
Due to mechanical features, tensioners are non-serviceable and cannot be disassembled safety.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should a tensioner assembly be opened to attempts repair of internal parts as the spring is powerful, preloaded and may cause serious injury. Always replace a worn tensioner assembly with a new assembly, as there are no serviceable internal parts. The only part that may be replaced is the pulley.
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