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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)
Mini 60
Nova (Plus) 24
Nova (Plus) 35
Nova (Plus) 51
Nova (Plus) 63
Mini 60
Nova (Plus) 24
*For Y Motor belt, you will need to check your existing part number. The gear configuration was changed in 2020.
Nova (Plus) 35
*For Y Motor belt, you will need to check your existing part number. The gear configuration was changed in 2020.
Nova (Plus) 51
*For Y Motor belt, you will need to check your existing part number. The gear configuration was changed in 2020.
Nova (Plus) 63
*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*
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
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
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
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

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;