tension jack

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tension jack [′ten·chən ‚jak]

(mining engineering)

A type of jack with a jackscrew for wedging against the mine roof and a ratchet device for applying tension on a chain that is attached to the tail or foot section of a belt conveyor, and used to restore the proper tension to the belt.

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