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Belt Speed Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Belt Speed is:

$V = \frac{\pi}{2} \cdot D \cdot \frac{\text{RPM}}{60}$

Where:

$V$ is the Belt Speed (m/s)
$D$ is the diameter of the pulley (m)
$\text{RPM}$ is the rotations per minute

What is Belt Speed?

Belt speed is defined as the linear velocity of the belt on a single conveyor system with a given diameter. It is crucial for determining the efficiency and performance of conveyor systems.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Diameter of Pulley (D) = 0.5 m
Rotations Per Minute (RPM) = 120

Using the formula:

$V = \frac{\pi}{2} \cdot 0.5 \cdot \frac{120}{60} \approx 1.57 \, \text{m/s}$

The Belt Speed (V) is approximately 1.57 m/s.