Tension on Tight Side given Centrifugal Tension and Tension on Slack Side Calculator

Calculate Tension on Tight Side









Formula

The formula to calculate the Total Tension in Tight Side is:

\[ T_{t1} = T_{c} + (T_{t2} - T_{c}) \cdot e^{\mu \cdot \theta_{contact}} \]

Definition

Total tension in tight side is determined by measuring the force to deflect the belt a given distance per inch of pulley. Centrifugal tension of belt is the tension caused by centrifugal force. Total tension in slack side is determined by measuring the force to deflect the belt a given distance per inch of pulley. Coefficient of Friction for Belt is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of the brake pad in relation to the brake disc or drum in contact with it. The angle of contact is the angle subtended by the belt on the pulley.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ T_{t1} = 12.51 + (8 - 12.51) \cdot e^{0.2 \cdot 0.17} = 7.84402342365619 \]

Conversion Chart

Centrifugal Tension of Belt (Tc) Total Tension in Slack Side (Tt2) Coefficient of Friction for Belt (μ) Angle of Contact (θcontact) Total Tension in Tight Side (Tt1)
10 8 0.2 0.17 7.930830786543764
11 8 0.2 0.17 7.896246179815646
12 8 0.2 0.17 7.861661573087528
13 8 0.2 0.17 7.827076966359410
14 8 0.2 0.17 7.792492359631293
15 8 0.2 0.17 7.757907752903175