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Conveyor design calculation

Belt Length:
43inch= 4 feet
Belt Speed:
Expressed in feet per minute (FPM)
S=D x RPM x .2618 x 1.021
S= (2 x 100 x 0.2618 x 1.021)
S= 53.5 FPM

Belt Load:
800g maximum

Effective Tension:
Pull needed to move belt and load horizontally: 
E= F x (P+M)
E= 0.10 x (500+1000)
E= 150N

Slack Side Tension:


Additional tension required to prevent slippage on drive pulley: 
E1= E x K
E1= 150 x 1.0
E1= 150N

Tight Side Tension:


Total tension to move belt and load horizontally:
E = E+E
2 1

E2= 150 + 150


E2= 300N

Conveyor Calculations Legend:
D: Diameter of drive pulley (inches) M: Overall Belt Weight

F: Coefficient of friction K: Drive Factor

P: Product weight (lbs.)

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