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Conveyor Design Calculator

Calculate belt tension, power requirements, capacity, and speed for flat belt conveyor systems. SI & Imperial unit support.

📏 Belt Geometry
m
m
°
m/s
m
⚖️ Load & Material
kg/m³
kg/m
kg/m
%
📊 Calculation Results
Drive Power
kW
Effective Tension
N
Belt Capacity
t/h
Tight-Side Tension
N
Slack-Side Tension
N
Total Load
kg
Gravity Component
N
Friction Force
N
Conveyor Schematic — Side Profile
Power Status
Inclination
Capacity Rating
📐 Formula Reference
Friction Force
F_f = f × L × (m_b + m_l) × g × cos(θ)
Gravity Component
F_g = (m_b + m_l) × g × sin(θ) × L
Effective Tension
T_e = F_f + F_g
Drive Power
P = (T_e × v) / η
Belt Capacity
Q = m_l × v × 3.6 (t/h)
Tight-Side Tension
T₁ = T₂ + T_e
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