How to Calculate Initial Tension in Belt?
Initial Tension in Belt calculator uses Initial Tension of Belt = (Tension in Tight Side of Belt+Tension in Slack Side of Belt+2*Centrifugal Tension of Belt)/2 to calculate the Initial Tension of Belt, Initial Tension in Belt is the tension in the belt which is passing over the two pulleys i.e driver and follower when the pulleys are stationary is known as initial tension in the belt. Initial Tension of Belt is denoted by To symbol.
How to calculate Initial Tension in Belt using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Initial Tension in Belt, enter Tension in Tight Side of Belt (T1), Tension in Slack Side of Belt (T2) & Centrifugal Tension of Belt (Tc) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Initial Tension in Belt calculation can be explained with given input values -> 29.01 = (22+11+2*12.51)/2.