Diameter of Follower in Belt, Rope and Chain Drives Formulas

Diameter of Follower is a chord that runs through the center point of the circle. It is the longest possible chord of any circle. And is denoted by d_f. Diameter of Follower is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Diameter of Follower is always negative. Typically, the value of Diameter of Follower is greater than 0.

Belt, Rope and Chain Drives formulas that make use of Diameter of Follower

fxVelocity Ratio of Simple Belt Drive when Thickness ConsideredGo

fxVelocity Ratio of Simple Belt Drive when Thickness Not ConsideredGo

fxVelocity Ratio of Belt given Creep of BeltGo

fxVelocity Ratio of Belt given Total Percentage SlipGo

fxPeripheral Velocity of Follower PulleyGo

FAQ

What is the Diameter of Follower?

Diameter of Follower is a chord that runs through the center point of the circle. It is the longest possible chord of any circle. Diameter of Follower is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Diameter of Follower is always negative. Typically, the value of Diameter of Follower is greater than 0.

Can the Diameter of Follower be negative?

Yes, the Diameter of Follower, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Diameter of Follower?

Diameter of Follower is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Diameter of Follower can be measured.

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