Belt Tensions, Pretensions, Torques, Power and Configurations
Description
Equation
Definitions
Torque transmitted by a belt
P = tension in belt (1-tight, 2-slack)
r = pulley radius
T = Torque (in-lb)
w = rpm
f = coefficient of friction (leather = 0.3, rubber = 0.25 Flat belt (use .5123 for V-belts)
B = 1/2 groove angle
C = distance between shafts (in.)
D1 = sheave diameter
D2 = sheave diameter
L = Length
m' = mass/unit length of belt = Angle of contact