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Belt tensioning system using manually adjusted screws to axially displace the tail pulley, varying belt tension. Suitable for short conveyors (up to 50 m). Typical travel: 300-600 mm. Requires periodic inspection to compensate for permanent belt elongation (creep). Cost-effective but demands frequent manual adjustment as the belt stretches with use and thermal cycles. For longer conveyors, gravity or hydraulic take-ups are preferred for automatic tension control.