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Maximum Tension of Belt is determined by measuring the force to deflect the belt at a given distance per inch of the pulley. Check FAQs
Pm=σbt
Pm - Maximum Tension of Belt?σ - Maximum Safe Stress?b - Belt Width?t - Belt Thickness?

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750.036Edit=8.929Edit0.028Edit0.003Edit
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Maximum Tension of Belt Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Maximum Tension of Belt?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pm=σbt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pm=8.929N/mm²0.028m0.003m
Next Step Convert Units
Pm=8.9E+6Pa0.028m0.003m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pm=8.9E+60.0280.003
LAST Step Evaluate
Pm=750.036N

Maximum Tension of Belt Formula Elements

Variables
Maximum Tension of Belt
Maximum Tension of Belt is determined by measuring the force to deflect the belt at a given distance per inch of the pulley.
Symbol: Pm
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Safe Stress
Maximum Safe Stress is the maximum stress (tensile, compressive or bending) that is allowed to be applied on a structural material.
Symbol: σ
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Belt Width
Belt Width is defined as the width of the belt which we generally use in belt drives.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Belt Thickness
Belt Thickness is defined as the thickness of the belt that we use in the belt drives.
Symbol: t
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Maximum Tension of Belt

​Go Maximum Tension for Transmission of Maximum Power by Belt
Pm=3Tc

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 Maximum Tension of Belt?

Maximum Tension of Belt evaluator uses Maximum Tension of Belt = Maximum Safe Stress*Belt Width*Belt Thickness to evaluate the Maximum Tension of Belt, Maximum Tension of Belt formula is defined as the maximum force that a belt can withstand in a belt drive system without breaking or failing, which is critical in designing and optimizing belt drives for various mechanical applications. Maximum Tension of Belt is denoted by Pm symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Tension of Belt using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Tension of Belt, enter Maximum Safe Stress (σ), Belt Width (b) & Belt Thickness (t) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Tension of Belt

What is the formula to find Maximum Tension of Belt?
The formula of Maximum Tension of Belt is expressed as Maximum Tension of Belt = Maximum Safe Stress*Belt Width*Belt Thickness. Here is an example- 67.2 = 8929000*0.028*0.003.
How to calculate Maximum Tension of Belt?
With Maximum Safe Stress (σ), Belt Width (b) & Belt Thickness (t) we can find Maximum Tension of Belt using the formula - Maximum Tension of Belt = Maximum Safe Stress*Belt Width*Belt Thickness.
What are the other ways to Calculate Maximum Tension of Belt?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Maximum Tension of Belt-
  • Maximum Tension of Belt=3*Centrifugal Tension of BeltOpenImg
Can the Maximum Tension of Belt be negative?
No, the Maximum Tension of Belt, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Tension of Belt?
Maximum Tension of Belt is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Maximum Tension of Belt can be measured.
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