Schaeffler Expands FEAD Products with Belt Tensioner

Schaeffler Group USA, Inc. expanded its range of front-end auxiliary drive (FEAD) components in the United States and Canadian markets by introducing a new belt tensioner under its INA brand product line.

Along with the addition of FT0800, the company provides belt tensioner coverage for the latest Honda Accord, Civic and CR-V models and provides belt tensioner coverage for Honda L15BE, L15B7 and L15BY engines.

As a hydraulic dampened tensioner, FT0800 can be used to lower the pre-tension to a minimum while still controlling FEAD performance, according to Schaeffler officials.

“We have conducted thorough research on various engines, resulting in the development of replacement components specifically designed to meet the requirements of each unique engine,” says Harsha Majji, product manager at Schaeffler.

“Schaeffler provides intelligent repair solutions in the four key systems: valve train, timing drive, front end auxiliary drive and cooling systems,” says Roger Gillette, technical services group leader of Schaeffler service brand, REPXPERT.

“With the REPXPERT service brand, you are provided with technical information, training, product catalogs and repair support for INA products, as well as chassis and transmission products.”

The REPXPERT service portal provides technical information about all Schaeffler products and repair instructions to help with part replacement and problem diagnosis.