Belt Tension Guide

Modified on Thu, 24 Oct at 2:39 PM


This is more universal guide, to finding the correct belt tension to improve reliability and longevity of the your GT2 belts. As the tension will vary depending belt/manufacturers and specific to your setup such as belt length/motor and speed you will be printing at. It also largely depending on which tool you use to measure the tension, the actual value may vary.




Google Docs: - Calculator Belt Tension HZ

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iCvzsCI1vK_nUFhXPv7sSQhVSUuQpCGAv8foTCUHKs0/edit?gid=0#gid=0


You can use Spectroid app for Android on the phone.


Tool: Gates Sonic Tension Meter

Manual: https://www.unitta.co.jp/data/support/pdf/u507_manual_e.pdf


2GT RF: 1.4
2GT EPDM: 1.3
GT3 (Unitta): 1.7



Printed Options (PF GT2 Tensioner) : [Coming Soon]


For Prusa Printers: https://help.prusa3d.com/glossary/belt-tension_1597

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