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GATES 38274 Light Duty Self-Adjusting Belt Tensioner - Vehicle Self-Adjusting Belt Tensioners
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GATES 38274 Light Duty Self-Adjusting Belt Tensioner

The GATES Belt Tensioner is a self-adjusting belt tensioner, model 38274, designed for light-duty vehicle applications. It features a single steel pulley with a 3-inch outside diameter, ensuring reliable tension…

SKU 3G-OTH-486280

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GATES
Item
38274 Light Duty Self-Adjusting Belt Tensioner
Part Number
38274
Category
Vehicle Self-Adjusting Belt Tensioners
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Technical Specifications

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Manufacturer Part Number
38274
Type
38274, Light Duty
Pulleys
1
Outside Dia
3 in
Pulley Material
Steel
Performance Rating
Light Duty

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Product Description

The GATES Belt Tensioner is a self-adjusting belt tensioner, model 38274, designed for light-duty vehicle applications. It features a single steel pulley with a 3-inch outside diameter, ensuring reliable tension maintenance for belt-driven systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GATES 38274 belt tensioner used for?

The GATES 38274 self-adjusting belt tensioner maintains proper tension in light-duty vehicle belt-driven systems. Its single steel pulley, 3 in outside diameter, ensures reliable operation for accessories like alternators or water pumps in automotive and small-engine applications.

What are the specifications of the GATES 38274 belt tensioner?

The GATES 38274 is a light-duty self-adjusting belt tensioner with one steel pulley, 3 in outside diameter. It is designed for reliable tension maintenance in vehicle belt systems. The manufacturer part number is 38274, and the brand is GATES.

Where to buy the GATES 38274 belt tensioner worldwide?

3G Electric supplies the GATES 38274 belt tensioner to customers worldwide. As a global industrial solutions provider, we handle full logistics and customs clearance to deliver this light-duty self-adjusting tensioner to your facility. Contact us for availability and lead time.

How to install a GATES self-adjusting belt tensioner?

Install the GATES 38274 tensioner by first relieving belt tension, then removing the old unit. Align the new tensioner’s mounting holes, torque bolts to manufacturer specs, and route the belt over the 3 in steel pulley. Release tensioner arm to automatically set proper belt tension.

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Common applications for GATES
CNC equipment — PowerGrip GT3 timing belts with 3 mm pitch for precise positioning of cutting tools.
Packaging lines — Polychain GT Carbon timing belts with 8 mm pitch for high-load conveyor drives.
Industrial machinery — 4L section V-belts for light-duty power transmission between motor and driven equipment.
Printing presses — PowerGrip GT2 Twin Power dual-sided belts for synchronous drive on multiple rollers.
Agricultural equipment — PowerGrip GT4 timing belts with 14 mm pitch for high-torque drives on harvesters.
Textile machinery — Polychain GT Carbon timing belts with 5 mm pitch for synchronized yarn feeding.
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3G Electric supplies GATES vehicle self-adjusting belt tensioners. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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