Frictional Force in V Belt Drive Calculator

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

• Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove ($\mu_b$) = 0.3
• Total Reaction in Plane of Groove (R) = 15 N
• Angle of Groove (β) = 0.52 rad

Using the formula:

$$F_{friction} = 0.3 \cdot 15 \cdot \csc\left(\frac{0.52}{2}\right)$$

Evaluating:

$$F_{friction} = 17.5042412460968 \text{ N}$$

The Frictional Force in V Belt Drive is 17.5042412460968 N.