Over 40 years ago, Ashworth invented spirals and named them lotension because low belt tensions improve spiral performance, prevent breakdowns and extend belt life. Now, Ashworth can identify and prevent unexpected, time consuming and expensive breakdowns while extending the life of the spiral belt with its new Tension Gauge. The proprietary Tension Gauge records a belts tension throughout each tier in a spiral and by analyzing the results, Ashworth Factory Service can make recommendations to correct any unforeseen or potential problems. Measuring belt tensions of up to 650lbs in spiral systems, the Ashworth Tension Gauge allows for > "> more than normal> "> operating tensions to account for every possible spiral application. It is designed to operate in freezing and ambient conditions, so tension measurements can be taken in fully operational freezers and coolers. The Tension Gauge can be used on virtually every spiral with tier spacing as low as 2 inches; therefore, the belt does not need to be an Ashworth belt in order to be tested.
Ashworth has performed tension tests on numerous spirals and found most operating above the manufacturer> '> s rating. Ashworth Factory Service then located the high-tension problems and recommended solutions to save the processors from unexpected downtime. This discovery inspired Ashworth to offer their most recent promotion, a free tension test to prevent unexpected, time consuming and expensive breakdowns. To schedule your free tension test from Ashworth Factory Service call 1-866-204-1414.