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tension on Kasco bands
« on: December 13, 2020, 09:32:16 AM »
I have a Cooks MP32 with no gauge but a compression spring for tension. I want to use the caliper method for setting/checking tension but need to know what the reading should be. I am using Kasco bands 0.045" thick, 4°, 1.25" wide. Thanks.
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Re: tension on Kasco bands
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2020, 09:29:48 PM »
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.0035"-.004" using a 6" caliper opened to  5-1/2" +/-

Should give you approx 20,000-21,500 lbs/strain on the blade

Hope this helps ya out
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Re: tension on Kasco bands
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2020, 07:27:13 PM »
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