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Automatic tensioners and
idler pulleys for trucks
Increase fleet uptime with VKMCV for auxiliary drive systems.
More than 75% of all new manufactured
trucks are equipped with automatic
tensioners in the auxiliary drive system.
The market is rapidly increasing, creating
new demand for high quality
products. To meet this demand,
SKF is introducing a new
product line for the
commercial vehicle market:
VKMCV — automatic belt
tensioners and idler
pulleys for the auxiliary
systems of trucks.
• Each part of the auxiliary drive
system is equally important: belt,
idler and automatic tensioner.
All three affect the system’s service
life and the profitability of a fleet.
• Belt failure will have a negative
impact on the idler or automatic
tensioner, just as failure of the idler
or automatic tensioner will affect
the belt life.
• Avoid unnecessary truck down-time!
Save money by replacing the belt
and tensioner at the same time.
SKF improved design
for critical applications
Contact your local SKF distributor for more information
or visit www.vsm.skf.com
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Improved design for critical applications
• Increased life span for the complete auxiliary
drive system.
• The improved automatic tensioner lasts up to
two times longer than competitors’.
Forged steel pulley:
Stronger pulley, minimises
the risk of dislocation of
the belt from the pulley
• SKF covers the seven largest truck brands in Europe:
DAF, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Scania
and Volvo.
Sealing caps: Prevents
contamination of the
bearings and extends
life of the tensioner
Tandem 6303 bearings:
Withstands higher load capacity
and ensures longer bearing life
Patented round wire spring:
Better tensioner control and
increased service life of the
whole system
22-25 mm pivot shaft:
Largest pivot shaft diameter
on the truck market for a
stable fit
Patented noose ring technology:
reduces system vibration, leading
to smoother operation and
extended life of the tensioner
Labyrinth seal: Prevents
contamination of the spring
and extends life of the tensioner
©SKF 2004
PUB 80/P2 5579 EN