Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket Formula

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Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket is the slowest speed at which a point on the sprocket's circumference moves. It depends on the sprocket's smallest rotational speed and radius. Check FAQs
vmin=πDNcos(α2)60
vmin - Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket?D - Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket?N - Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM?α - Pitch Angle of Sprocket?π - Archimedes' constant?

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2.8773Edit=3.1416164.2479Edit500Editcos(96Edit2)60
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Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
vmin=πDNcos(α2)60
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vmin=π164.2479mm500cos(96°2)60
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
vmin=3.1416164.2479mm500cos(96°2)60
Next Step Convert Units
vmin=3.14160.1642m500cos(1.6755rad2)60
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vmin=3.14160.1642500cos(1.67552)60
Next Step Evaluate
vmin=2.87726158508135m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vmin=2.8773m/s

Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket Formula Elements

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Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket
Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket is the slowest speed at which a point on the sprocket's circumference moves. It depends on the sprocket's smallest rotational speed and radius.
Symbol: vmin
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket
Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket is the diameter of the circle that passes through the centers of the sprocket's teeth.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM
Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM is the number of revolutions the shaft completes in one minute. It indicates the rotational speed at which the chain drive operates.
Symbol: N
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pitch Angle of Sprocket
Pitch Angle of Sprocket is the angle between the line connecting the centers of two consecutive teeth and the radial line through the center of the sprocket.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Polygonal Effect category

​Go Linear Velocity of Sprocket
vs=πDN60
​Go Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket given Linear Velocity of Sprocket
D=vs60πN
​Go Speed of Rotation of Shaft given Linear Velocity of Sprocket
N=vs60πD
​Go Diameter of Pitch Circle of Sprocket given Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket
D=vmin60πNcos(α2)

How to Evaluate Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket?

Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket evaluator uses Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket = pi*Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket*Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM*cos(Pitch Angle of Sprocket/2)/60 to evaluate the Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket, Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket formula is defined as the lowest velocity at which a sprocket can rotate without slipping, considering the diameter of the sprocket, the rotational speed, and the angle of engagement, providing a critical value for designing and optimizing mechanical systems. Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket is denoted by vmin symbol.

How to evaluate Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket, enter Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket (D), Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM (N) & Pitch Angle of Sprocket (α) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket

What is the formula to find Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket?
The formula of Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket is expressed as Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket = pi*Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket*Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM*cos(Pitch Angle of Sprocket/2)/60. Here is an example- 2.877262 = pi*0.1642479*500*cos(1.67551608191424/2)/60.
How to calculate Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket?
With Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket (D), Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM (N) & Pitch Angle of Sprocket (α) we can find Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket using the formula - Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket = pi*Pitch Circle Diameter of Sprocket*Speed of Chain Drive Shaft in RPM*cos(Pitch Angle of Sprocket/2)/60. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket be negative?
No, the Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket?
Minimum 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 Minimum Linear Velocity of Sprocket can be measured.
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