Angle of Contact in Belt, Rope and Chain Drives Formulas

Angle of Contact is the angle subtended by the belt on the pulley. And is denoted by θ_c. Angle of Contact is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Angle of Contact is always negative. Typically, the value of Angle of Contact is greater than 0.

Belt, Rope and Chain Drives formulas that make use of Angle of Contact

fxTension in Tight Side of BeltGo

fxTension in Tight Side of Rope DriveGo

fxTension in Tight Side of V Belt DriveGo

fxTension on Tight Side given Centrifugal Tension and Tension on Slack SideGo

FAQ

What is the Angle of Contact?

Angle of Contact is the angle subtended by the belt on the pulley. Angle of Contact is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Angle of Contact is always negative. Typically, the value of Angle of Contact is greater than 0.

Can the Angle of Contact be negative?

Yes, the Angle of Contact, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Angle of Contact?

Angle of Contact 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 can be measured.

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