Why are tension belts important?
Proper belt tension is a critical step when installing a belt. Too little tension results in slippage, excess heat, and premature belt & pulley wear. Too much tension results in excessive stress on belts, bearings, and shafts. However, there is still a wide range of tension which a belt will operate satisfactorily.
How to Calculate Tension in Tight Side of V Belt Drive?
Tension in Tight Side of V Belt Drive calculator uses Tension in Tight Side of Belt = Tension in Slack Side of Belt*e^(Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove*Angle of Contact*cosec(Angle of Groove/2)) to calculate the Tension in Tight Side of Belt, Tension in tight side of V belt drive is determined by measuring the force to deflect the belt at a given distance per inch of the pulley. Tension in Tight Side of Belt is denoted by T1 symbol.
How to calculate Tension in Tight Side of V Belt Drive using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Tension in Tight Side of V Belt Drive, enter Tension in Slack Side of Belt (T2), Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove (μb), Angle of Contact (θcontact) & Angle of Groove (β) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Tension in Tight Side of V Belt Drive calculation can be explained with given input values -> 13.4137 = 11*e^(0.3*0.17*cosec(0.52/2)).