Linear Velocity of Sprocket in Design of Chain Drives Formulas

Linear Velocity of Sprocket is the speed at which a point on the sprocket’s circumference moves. It is determined by the sprocket’s rotational speed and radius. And is denoted by v_s. Linear Velocity of Sprocket is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Linear Velocity of Sprocket is always positive.

Formulas to find Linear Velocity of Sprocket in Design of Chain Drives

fxLinear Velocity of SprocketGo

Design of Chain Drives formulas that make use of Linear Velocity of Sprocket

fxPitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket given Linear Velocity of SprocketGo

fxSpeed of Rotation of Shaft given Linear Velocity of SprocketGo

List of variables in Design of Chain Drives formulas

fx Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket Go

fx Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM Go

FAQ

What is the Linear Velocity of Sprocket?

Linear Velocity of Sprocket is the speed at which a point on the sprocket’s circumference moves. It is determined by the sprocket’s rotational speed and radius. Linear Velocity of Sprocket is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Linear Velocity of Sprocket is always positive.

Can the Linear Velocity of Sprocket be negative?

No, the Linear Velocity of Sprocket, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Linear Velocity of Sprocket?

Linear Velocity of Sprocket is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Linear Velocity of Sprocket can be measured.

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