Nova Series Belts

Nova 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

Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
1900mm (~6ft)
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
1210mm (~4ft)
2
X Motor
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (2:1)
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (3:1)
N/A
N/A
Z axis (New)
N/A
N/A
Z axis (Old)
N/A
N/A

Nova 24

Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
1900mm (~6ft)
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
1210mm (~4ft)
2
X Motor
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (2:1)
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (3:1)
HTD-267-3M-15
N/A
Z axis (New)
3000mm (Loop)
1
Z axis (Old)

1

Nova 35

Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
2480mm (~9ft)
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
1670mm (~6ft)
2
X Motor
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (2:1)
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (3:1)
HTD-267-3M-15
N/A
Z axis (New)
4295mm Loop
1
Z axis (Old)
2388mm Loop
2

Nova 51

Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
3300mm (~11ft)
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
1670mm (~6ft)
2
X Motor
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (2:1)
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (3:1)
HTD-267-3M-15
N/A
Z axis (New)
6035mm Loop
1
Z axis (Old)
3000mm Loop
2

Nova 63

Location
Length/Part Number
Qty
X Axis
3870mm (~13ft)
1
Y Axis (Left and Right)
2425mm (~8ft)
2
X Motor
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (2:1)
HTD-228-3M-15
1
Y Motor (3:1)
HTD-267-3M-15
N/A
Z axis (New)
6810mm Loop
1
Z axis (Old)
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 24
4.25N ±.25
4.5N ±.1
Nova 35
3.25N ±.25
4N ±.1
Nova 51
3.25N ±.25
4N ±.1
Nova 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;


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