Methods of placing the tensioner in the shipping condition and releasing the tensioner from the shipping condition are also disclosed.

The sheath includes a tensioner assembly.

Thus, the assembly of the hydraulic automatic tensioner is facilitated.

A tensioner for a chain driven power transmission system of an internal combustion engine, having a ratchet as part of the tensioning system is disclosed.

The tensioner arm (1) may pivot in two directions.

The apparatus includes a flexible restraint member and a powered tensioner.

The invention allows a tensioner to accommodate products of different shapes, sizes and materials without having to swap tensioner pad assemblies.

A chain tensioner (18) is installed in a crankcase (15).

A new asymmetrically damped tensioner (21) is provided utilizing a roller clutch (7) engaged with a tensioner arm (1) through a frictional contact.

One tensioning system 140 is coupled to an upper end of each anchor 110.

The drilling system also includes a riser tension system.

The surgical cable system may include a connector (200) and a tensioner (50).

Said support shaft pivotably supports the tensioner.

The tensioner is preferably adapted to vary the tension of the cable.

A tower (19) is provided for guiding the elongated pipeline as it is unwound from a selected reel, the tower including at least a bend controller (21), a straightener (22) and a tensioner (23).