TRAPEZOIDAL PULLEY CALCULATION

The calculation method for trapezoidal belts is based on a theoretical lifespan of 25,000.
working hours. To do this, we start from the nominal powers transferable by the
belts (PN) established under ideal operating conditions for which the following are considered:
The primitive diameter of the smaller pulley (d)
The rotation speed in RPM of the small pulley (n1)
the transmission ratio (i)
an angle of embrace of the small pulley equals 180 )
the primitive reference length of the belt (LP)
The purpose of the calculation is to establish the type, number, and profile of the belts.
required in a specific case. In other words, it is necessary to establish the power
transmissible or nominal (P) of a belt system under real conditions of
operation based on nominal power under ideal conditions PNTherefore the
calculation methods are based on coefficients and graphs established from tests
carried out by the manufacturers.

The following data will be used for the calculation:

AC motors, three-phase, with normal torque (up to 1.8 times the nominal torque); Of
squirrel cage, synchronous and single-phase with starting devices.
Polyphase (star-delta start). DC motors.
Shunt winding. Internal combustion engines and turbines with n a 600
RPM.
The machine driven by the system is a worm gear reducer.
the specifications of the coupling.
The power to be transmitted will be 1 Hp (0.745 KW).
The rotational speed of the drive system (n1It is 1200 rpm.
The transmission ratio (i) is 1:1.
The daily operating time is 16 hours.
Between- approximate axis (CR200 mm.
It works in a non-corrosive environment, with relatively humidity
low and with few particles that could affect the
machine performance, as well as the load to which it will be subjected
the system is average.

--Based on this data, we must find the corrected power of the system.
This aims to establish the solicitation that the belts will have in
real conditions due to the operation of the system. In table 6 it
they present the recommended values for the service factor (C2) with the
What are the estimated effects mentioned.
 Motive Machines
AC motors, three-phase, torque Three-phase AC motors with high torque
normal (up to 1.8 times the pair) (greater than 1.8 times the nominal pair);
from the squirrel cage, High torque single-phase motors
synchronous and single-phase with start. DC motors
starting devices. Polyphase continues with series winding and
(star-delta start). compound. Combustion engines
Direct current motors. internal and turbines with n 600 RPM
Shunt winding. Motors of
internal combustion and turbines with n
at 600 RPM.
Service factor (C2) Service factor (C2)
Daily service hours Daily service hours
Up to 10 de10a 16 Since 16 Up to 10 de10a 16 Since 16
Light loads 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.3
Centrifugal pumps. Centrifugal compressors, Belts
carriers (Light loads). Fans and pumps up to 7.5 kW
Average loads 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4
Shears, presses, chain and belt conveyors
carriers (heavy loads). Vibrating screens. Generators.
Mixers, kneaders. Machine tools, (lathes,
grinding machines). Washers, graphic arts machinery.
Fans and pumps over 7.5 kW
Heavy loads 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6
Piston compressors. Inclined, vertical, and conveyors.
of impulses, articulated plate carriers, elevators of
containers, and others. Forklifts, Brick presses. Machinery
Textiles. Machines for paper manufacturing. Piston pumps.
pumps for dredgers, reciprocating saws. Hammer mills.
Very heavy loads 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8
Mills subjected to heavy loads (rods and balls), Crushers
(of jaws, rotating, rollers, etc.). Calendars.
Mixers. Winches. Cranes. Dredges. Machinery for the
wood.

Having the condition of medium load, considering that you work with a
shunt-wound direct current motor with daily time
of 16 hours of operation, the coefficient C2 shown in the table is 1.2. Now
the corrected power is calculated:

Pc = P x C2
0.895 KW

Now we proceed to select the belt profile from figures 25 to

301(remember the bibliographic reference) according to the speed (rpm) and to
the corrected power.

From figure 25, the SPZ belt type is selected with a d0what is between 63
and 100 mm.

The distance between centers (CR) is related to the diameters of the pulleys (d
and it is recommended to be between the following values:

CR 0.7 (d D)
CR 2 (d D)

As the machine worked has a 1:1 ratio, both diameters will be

those (D=d) and furthermore δ of figure 31 will be equal to zero.
It is then understood that:

112 < CR< 320

The length over the pulleys and the length between the pulleys is obtained from the relationships of
the following figure:

The length over the pulleys is given by the following relationship:

L1 D d   D d 
2 180

π/2 (2d) = 251.328 mm

The length between the pulleys is given by:

L2 2 CR you
2

And with α = 180:

L2= 2 x CR= 400 mm.

The required length of the strap will be:

LRL1+ L2651.328 mm.

Once the required length of the belt has been obtained, a commercial belt should be sought.
more suitable. To do this, it is necessary to resort to the manufacturing lengths (LPestablished
due to the different standards. In the annex of the trapezoidal belts document of
Professor Eliseo Fresneda, we found this strap.

We obtain a length:
670 mm

Once the length of the strap L is selectedPit is required to find the distance between
corresponding centers CPThe required equation can be expressed as:

2
L P D d   L P D d 
2
CP 2  2    D d
4 4 8

The following equation can be used without appreciable error:

L P L R
CP C R
2
670 651.328
Cp 400
2
Cp 409.336mm

The nominal power transmitted by the belt is now calculated; this is found by the
next formula:

PN PN'  PN

PN' = 1.39 and is obtained from Appendix 2 (appendix published by the company OPTIBELT) for
thin SPZ belts, just like PN

PN = 0.02 and is also obtained from Annex 2.

It is obtained that:

PN = 1.41

In this annex, it is specified that Lw = 1600 mm, but we need to use a factor of
correction given to adjust this measure to the specific case being worked on. This
The correction factor named C3 is found in annex 3, and it is 0.84.

Lw*0.84 = 1344 mm.

The power that the selected belt can transmit for the specific case
will be studied:
PP PN C1 C3

Being C1 the angle correction factor, which in this case is equal to

1.

Therefore, it is had:
PP 1.41 0.84
PP 1.1844KW

As indicated, the belts have an operating speed limit. Therefore, it is

It is necessary to calculate the linear speed of the belts in order to verify that it is respected.
this limit. The speed will be:
d 2 n1 d
Vt
2 60 2
m
Vt 5.03
s

It is necessary to find the force exerted by the belt on the shaft now.