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Nova and Nova Plus Series Belts

Preface: This article covers Nova Series Belts for the Z, Y and Z axes. How to read a Belt Part Number: (Note that Length may be omitted when buying bulk or when searching for bulk length belt) Mini 60 Nova (Plus) 24 Nova (Plus) 35 Nova (Plus) 51…

Preface: This article covers Nova Series Belts for the Z, Y and Z axes.

How to read a Belt Part Number:


(Note that Length may be omitted when buying bulk or when searching for bulk length belt)
Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
2
X Motor
1
Y Motor (2:1)
1*
Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
2
X Motor
1
Y Motor (2:1)*
1*
Y Motor (3:1)*
1*
Z axis (Single)
1
Z axis (Dual)
1
*For Y Motor belt, you will need to check your existing part number. The gear configuration was changed in 2020.
Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
2
X Motor
1
Y Motor (2:1)*
1*
Y Motor (3:1)*
1*
Z axis (Single)
1
Z axis (Dual)
2388mm Loop
2
*For Y Motor belt, you will need to check your existing part number. The gear configuration was changed in 2020.
Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
2
X Motor
1
Y Motor (2:1)*
1*
Y Motor (3:1)*
1*
Z axis (Single)
1
Z axis (Dual)
3000mm Loop
2
*For Y Motor belt, you will need to check your existing part number. The gear configuration was changed in 2020.
Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
2
X Motor
1
Y Motor (2:1)*
1*
Y Motor (3:1)*
1*
Z axis (Single)
1
Z axis (Dual)
3300mm Loop
2
*For Y Motor belt, you will need to check your existing part number. The gear configuration was changed in 2020.

Belt Tension Measurements:

How to measure the tension of the X-axis belt and Y-axis left and right belts:

Before measuring the belt tension, power off your machine please push the Laser Head to the far left position of the guide rail when testing the X belt, and push the gantry rail to the back of the machine.

Test tool: Electronic dynamometer
Machine
X-Axis Belt
Y-Axis Belt
Nova (Plus) 24
4.25N ±.25
4.5N ±.1
Nova (Plus) 35
3.25N ±.25
4N ±.1
Nova (Plus) 51
3.25N ±.25
4N ±.1
Nova (Plus) 63
3.25N ±.25
4N ±.1

How to measure the tension of the Z-axis belt:

Please power off the machine before inspection, make sure the platform won't slide downward when you press the platform by your hand

Test tool: Electronic Dynamometer

Nova24 model: As the belt is blocked by the cover, it can not be tested and its adjustment is
subject to actual experience, refer to the belt tightness of the larger machines;
Nova35: 11.5N ±1
Nova51: 11.5N ±1
Nova63: 10.5~12.5N;