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The angle of contact is the angle subtended by the belt on the pulley. Check FAQs
θc=180π180+2α
θc - Angle of Contact?α - Angle Made By Belt With Vertical Axis?π - Archimedes' constant?

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4.1876Edit=1803.1416180+20.523Edit
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Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
θc=180π180+2α
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
θc=180π180+20.523rad
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
θc=1803.1416180+20.523rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
θc=1803.1416180+20.523
Next Step Evaluate
θc=4.18759265358979rad
LAST Step Rounding Answer
θc=4.1876rad

Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Angle of Contact
The angle of contact is the angle subtended by the belt on the pulley.
Symbol: θc
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle Made By Belt With Vertical Axis
Angle Made By Belt With Vertical Axis is the angle made by a line joining the center of the pulley to the belt with vertical axis.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Angle of Contact

​Go Angle of Contact for Open Belt Drive
θc=180π180-2α

Other formulas in Belt Drive category

​Go Power Transmitted by Belt
P=(T1-T2)v
​Go Relation between Pitch and Pitch Circle Diameter of Chain Drive
dp=Pccosec(180π180ts)
​Go Torque Exerted on Driving Pulley
τ=(T1-T2)dd2
​Go Torque Exerted on Driven Pulley
τ=(T1-T2)df2

How to Evaluate Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive?

Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive evaluator uses Angle of Contact = 180*pi/180+2*Angle Made By Belt With Vertical Axis to evaluate the Angle of Contact, the angle of contact for cross belt drive refers to the angle made by the portion of the belt in contact with the pulley. Angle of Contact is denoted by θc symbol.

How to evaluate Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive, enter Angle Made By Belt With Vertical Axis (α) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive

What is the formula to find Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive?
The formula of Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive is expressed as Angle of Contact = 180*pi/180+2*Angle Made By Belt With Vertical Axis. Here is an example- 4.187593 = 180*pi/180+2*0.523.
How to calculate Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive?
With Angle Made By Belt With Vertical Axis (α) we can find Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive using the formula - Angle of Contact = 180*pi/180+2*Angle Made By Belt With Vertical Axis. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Angle of Contact?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Angle of Contact-
  • Angle of Contact=180*pi/180-2*Angle Made By Belt With Vertical AxisOpenImg
Can the Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive be negative?
Yes, the Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive?
Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Angle of Contact for Cross Belt Drive can be measured.
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