Maximum Belt Tension Calculator

✖Tensile Stress in Belt is defined as the tensile stress generated in the belt during operation.ⓘ Tensile Stress in Belt [σ]			+10% -10%
✖Width of Belt is defined as the width of the belt which we generally use in belt drives.ⓘ Width of Belt [b]			+10% -10%
✖Thickness of Belt is defined as the thickness of the belt that we use in the belt drives.ⓘ Thickness of Belt [t]			+10% -10%

✖Maximum Tension in Belt is the maximum amount of tensile force into the belt of a belt drive assembly.ⓘ Maximum Belt Tension [P_max]

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Maximum Belt Tension Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Maximum Tension in Belt = Tensile Stress in Belt*Width of Belt*Thickness of Belt
P_max = σ*b*t
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Maximum Tension in Belt - (Measured in Newton) - Maximum Tension in Belt is the maximum amount of tensile force into the belt of a belt drive assembly.
Tensile Stress in Belt - (Measured in Pascal) - Tensile Stress in Belt is defined as the tensile stress generated in the belt during operation.
Width of Belt - (Measured in Meter) - Width of Belt is defined as the width of the belt which we generally use in belt drives.
Thickness of Belt - (Measured in Meter) - Thickness of Belt is defined as the thickness of the belt that we use in the belt drives.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Tensile Stress in Belt: 1.26 Newton per Square Millimeter --> 1260000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Width of Belt: 126 Millimeter --> 0.126 Meter (Check conversion here)
Thickness of Belt: 5 Millimeter --> 0.005 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

P_max = σ*b*t --> 1260000*0.126*0.005

Evaluating ... ...

P_max = 793.8

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

793.8 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

793.8 Newton <-- Maximum Tension in Belt

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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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))

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

Maximum Belt Tension Formula

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Maximum Tension in Belt = Tensile Stress in Belt*Width of Belt*Thickness of Belt
P_max = σ*b*t

Define Belt?

A belt is a loop of flexible material used to link two or more rotating shafts mechanically, most often parallel. Belts may be used as a source of motion, to transmit power efficiently or to track relative movement.

How to Calculate Maximum Belt Tension?

Maximum Belt Tension calculator uses Maximum Tension in Belt = Tensile Stress in Belt*Width of Belt*Thickness of Belt to calculate the Maximum Tension in Belt, The Maximum Belt Tension formula is defined as the maximum amount of tension that can be induced in the belt without failure. Maximum Tension in Belt is denoted by P_max symbol.

How to calculate Maximum Belt Tension using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Maximum Belt Tension, enter Tensile Stress in Belt (σ), Width of Belt (b) & Thickness of Belt (t) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Maximum Belt Tension calculation can be explained with given input values -> 793.8 = 1260000*0.126*0.005.

FAQ

What is Maximum Belt Tension?

The Maximum Belt Tension formula is defined as the maximum amount of tension that can be induced in the belt without failure and is represented as P_max = σ*b*t or Maximum Tension in Belt = Tensile Stress in Belt*Width of Belt*Thickness of Belt. Tensile Stress in Belt is defined as the tensile stress generated in the belt during operation, Width of Belt is defined as the width of the belt which we generally use in belt drives & Thickness of Belt is defined as the thickness of the belt that we use in the belt drives.

How to calculate Maximum Belt Tension?

The Maximum Belt Tension formula is defined as the maximum amount of tension that can be induced in the belt without failure is calculated using Maximum Tension in Belt = Tensile Stress in Belt*Width of Belt*Thickness of Belt. To calculate Maximum Belt Tension, you need Tensile Stress in Belt (σ), Width of Belt (b) & Thickness of Belt (t). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Tensile Stress in Belt, Width of Belt & Thickness of Belt 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 Maximum Tension in Belt?

In this formula, Maximum Tension in Belt uses Tensile Stress in Belt, Width of Belt & Thickness of Belt. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Maximum Tension in Belt = 3*Belt Tension due to Centrifugal Force

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