CARRYING IDLER SPACING

Idler spacing (Si) based on : 1. Wb = weight of belt in pounds per foot of belt length 2. Wm = weight of material, lbs per foot of belt length

Wb+Wm, lbs/ft Less than 50 50-90 100 to 149 150 and above

Si,ft 4.5 4 3.5 3.0

# The return idler spacing is 10 ft nominal and loading of the belt is uniform and continuous.

SOURCE:CEMA BELT BOOK FIFTH EDITION,CHAPTER 6

NOISE POLLUTION STANDARD

The primary and secondary crusher, apron feeder and vibrating screen emitted noise ranging from 90 to 99 dB

The noise level recorded at various operators cabin are within

acceptable limits and the general noise level outside the crushing plant drops to 86 dB

Source: Mine Environment and Management: An Indian Scenario

Belt type For dry, clean rubber belts For dusty environment For wet work

Bare pulley 0.25 0.2 0.2

COEFFICIENT FRICTION BETWEEN BELT AND PULLEY Lagged pulley

0.35 0.27 0.2

Source: Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam, Michael R. Lindeburg

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# Ideally , the coefficient of friction between a rubber-coated pulley and a rubber belt is approximately 0.55