Initial Tension in Belt Drive Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Initial Tension in Belt = (Belt Tension on Tight Side+Belt Tension on Loose Side)/2
Pi = (P1+P2)/2
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
Initial Tension in Belt - (Measured in Newton) - Initial Tension in Belt is defined as the tension given to the belt drive at the beginning.
Belt Tension on Tight Side - (Measured in Newton) - Belt Tension on Tight Side is defined as the belt's tension on the belt's tight side.
Belt Tension on Loose Side - (Measured in Newton) - Belt Tension on Loose Side is defined as the belt's tension on the belt's loose side.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Belt Tension on Tight Side: 800 Newton --> 800 Newton No Conversion Required
Belt Tension on Loose Side: 550 Newton --> 550 Newton No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Pi = (P1+P2)/2 --> (800+550)/2
Evaluating ... ...
Pi = 675
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
675 Newton --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
675 Newton <-- Initial Tension in Belt
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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21 Maximum Power Conditions Calculators

Optimum Velocity of Belt for Maximum Power Transmission
Go Optimum Velocity of Belt = sqrt(Initial Tension in Belt/(3*Mass of Meter Length of Belt))
Belt Velocity given Tension in Belt Due to Centrifugal Force
Go Belt Velocity = sqrt(Belt Tension due to Centrifugal Force/Mass of Meter Length of Belt)
Velocity of Belt for Maximum Power Transmission given Maximum Permissible tensile Stress
Go Optimum Velocity of Belt = sqrt(Maximum Tension in Belt/3*Mass of Meter Length of Belt)
Maximum Permissible Tensile Stress of Belt Material
Go Tensile Stress in Belt = Maximum Tension in Belt/(Width of Belt*Thickness of Belt)
Thickness of Belt given Maximum Belt Tension
Go Thickness of Belt = Maximum Tension in Belt/(Tensile Stress in Belt*Width of Belt)
Width of Belt given Maximum Belt Tension
Go Width of Belt = Maximum Tension in Belt/(Tensile Stress in Belt*Thickness of Belt)
Maximum Belt Tension
Go Maximum Tension in Belt = Tensile Stress in Belt*Width of Belt*Thickness of Belt
Mass of One Meter Length of Belt given Maximum Permissible Tensile Stress of Belt
Go Mass of Meter Length of Belt = Maximum Tension in Belt/(3*Optimum Velocity of Belt^2)
Mass of One Meter Length of Belt given Tension in Belt Due to Centrifugal Force
Go Mass of Meter Length of Belt = Belt Tension due to Centrifugal Force/Belt Velocity^2
Tension in Belt Due to Centrifugal Force
Go Belt Tension due to Centrifugal Force = Mass of Meter Length of Belt*Belt Velocity^2
Mass of One Meter Length of Belt given Velocity for Maximum Power Transmission
Go Mass of Meter Length of Belt = Initial Tension in Belt/3*Optimum Velocity of Belt^2
Initial Tension in Belt given Velocity of Belt for Maximum Power Transmission
Go Initial Tension in Belt = 3*Mass of Meter Length of Belt*Optimum Velocity of Belt^2
Initial Tension in Belt Drive
Go Initial Tension in Belt = (Belt Tension on Tight Side+Belt Tension on Loose Side)/2
Belt Tension in Tight Side of Belt given Initial Tension in Belt
Go Belt Tension on Tight Side = 2*Initial Tension in Belt-Belt Tension on Loose Side
Belt Tension in Loose Side of Belt given Initial Tension in Belt
Go Belt Tension on Loose Side = 2*Initial Tension in Belt-Belt Tension on Tight Side
Load Correction Factor given Power Transmitted by Flat Belt for Design Purpose
Go Load Correction Factor = Design Power of Belt Drive/Power transmitted by belt
Actual Power Transmitted given Power Transmitted by Flat for Design Purpose
Go Power transmitted by belt = Design Power of Belt Drive/Load Correction Factor
Power Transmitted by Flat Belt for Design Purpose
Go Design Power of Belt Drive = Power transmitted by belt*Load Correction Factor
Belt Tension in Tight Side of Belt given Tension due to Centrifugal Force
Go Belt Tension on Tight Side = 2*Belt Tension due to Centrifugal Force
Tension in Belt Due to Centrifugal Force given Permissible Tensile Stress of Belt Material
Go Belt Tension due to Centrifugal Force = Maximum Tension in Belt/3
Maximum Belt Tension given Tension Due to Centrifugal Force
Go Maximum Tension in Belt = 3*Belt Tension due to Centrifugal Force

Initial Tension in Belt Drive Formula

Initial Tension in Belt = (Belt Tension on Tight Side+Belt Tension on Loose Side)/2
Pi = (P1+P2)/2

Types of Belt Drives?

There are five different kinds of belt drive that can be found and those are:
Open belt drive.
Closed or crossed belt drive.
Fast and loose cone pulley.
Stepped cone pulley.
Jockey pulley drive.

How to Calculate Initial Tension in Belt Drive?

Initial Tension in Belt Drive calculator uses Initial Tension in Belt = (Belt Tension on Tight Side+Belt Tension on Loose Side)/2 to calculate the Initial Tension in Belt, The Initial Tension in Belt Drive formula is defined as the tension given to the belt drive at the beginning. Initial Tension in Belt is denoted by Pi symbol.

How to calculate Initial Tension in Belt Drive using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Initial Tension in Belt Drive, enter Belt Tension on Tight Side (P1) & Belt Tension on Loose Side (P2) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Initial Tension in Belt Drive calculation can be explained with given input values -> 675 = (800+550)/2.

FAQ

What is Initial Tension in Belt Drive?
The Initial Tension in Belt Drive formula is defined as the tension given to the belt drive at the beginning and is represented as Pi = (P1+P2)/2 or Initial Tension in Belt = (Belt Tension on Tight Side+Belt Tension on Loose Side)/2. Belt Tension on Tight Side is defined as the belt's tension on the belt's tight side & Belt Tension on Loose Side is defined as the belt's tension on the belt's loose side.
How to calculate Initial Tension in Belt Drive?
The Initial Tension in Belt Drive formula is defined as the tension given to the belt drive at the beginning is calculated using Initial Tension in Belt = (Belt Tension on Tight Side+Belt Tension on Loose Side)/2. To calculate Initial Tension in Belt Drive, you need Belt Tension on Tight Side (P1) & Belt Tension on Loose Side (P2). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Belt Tension on Tight Side & Belt Tension on Loose Side and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Initial Tension in Belt?
In this formula, Initial Tension in Belt uses Belt Tension on Tight Side & Belt Tension on Loose Side. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Initial Tension in Belt = 3*Mass of Meter Length of Belt*Optimum Velocity of Belt^2
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