MILTON Manufacturing’s Master Mechanic
Chuck Scott develops a new “Super Special” Murray Tensioner

By Juana on January 25, 2010

Chuck Scott MILTON ManufacturingMILTON Manufacturing‘s 33-year master mechanic, Chuck Scott, is improving upon the already durable, powerful, dependable, and economical Murray tensioner. Help us name Chuck’s new design.

What is a Murray tensioner?
Murray tensioners have been in the marketplace for 40+ years. There are more than 40 varieties of Murray tensioners. The function of the Murray tensioner is to improve drive performance by eliminating whipping and slipping of loose drive chains and belts. The tensioner can be adjusted manually or automatically.

Why choose the MILTON Murray Tensioner?

Manufactured in the Motor City (made in the USA) by MILTON Manufacturing for the past seven years, our Murray tensioners are sold to distributors and builders of industrial machinery throughout the United States. adjscrewThe catalog MILTON Murray tensioners have shafts ranging from 1/2 to 2-1/2 inches in diameter.  The small tensioners can weigh as little as one pound, while the larger tensioners may weigh up to 50 lbs.  MILTON can also produce custom-built Murray tensioners according to customer specifications

The simple straightforward design of the MILTON Murray tensioner allows the product to be used in a variety of applications to stop chains from stretching. The MILTON version extends the life of chain-driven equipment while reducing vibration, noise and maintenance.

Our competitors use cast iron in their tensioners. While cast iron is strong, it can be brittle.  However, the structural steel in the MILTON version puts our product in a class of its own. You never have to worry about the MILTON Murray tensioner breaking!

MILTON’s effective lean manufacturing practices.

In the past, an 8,000 sq. ft. facility was used to house and manufacture the complete line of Murray tensioners. Through lean manufacturing practices, MILTON dedicates less than 500 sq. ft. of manufacturing space to the line; and can fabricate and ship the same day.  Submit a purchase order before noon and the Murray part can be shipped the same day!

The MILTON Murray Adjusto-Screw Tensioner.

For safety reasons, many drive systems are enclosed.  With conventional tensioners, the MILTON Manufacturing - Murray Tensionerenclosure must be removed for drive adjustment. Yet, the MILTON Murray Adjusto-Screw, which is “slack-side” mounted, uses a screw to provide precise and easily-adjustable tension. The screw adjustment enables the user to set the precise tension necessary to provide maximum life for the sprocket and chain or belt. Adjusto-screw tensioners are useful on vertical drives, preventing lower sprocket disengagement. This patented tensioner is available in a wide range of capacities capable of handling up to RC 240 roller chain.

Now that you’ve learned something about Murray tensioners, let’s get back to our master mechanic, Chuck Scott.

Chuck Scott develops a “super special” tensioner.

As mentioned earlier, Chuck has developed a new and improved version of the Murray tensioner. It is an automatic adjustment type and will weigh six to seven pounds. Furthermore, it can be mounted in twice as many ways as other versions! This newly-designed and much-improved tensioner is expected to be ready for market in about 30 days.

Can you give the new tensioner an official name?

Chuck has yet to name his new design. Share your suggestions for the new name in the Comment section below. Read the results in a future MILTON Monday Morning Blog.
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