In any friction-driven conveyor system, the most fundamental concept is the relationship between the Tight Side Tension (T 1 ) and the Slack Side Tension (T 2 ) . If you get this ratio wrong, your drive pulley will slip, your belt will wear out prematurely, or your take-up counterweight will be too light to maintain traction. In this guide, we will use CEMA standard calculations to determine the correct tensions and take-up weight. Table of Contents 1. The Basics: T1 vs T2 2. Euler’s Equation (The Grip Formula) 3. Worked Example: Calculating Tensions 4. Take-Up Units: Gravity vs Screw 5. Common Failure Modes Advertisement 1. The Basics: T1 vs T2 Imagine a conveyor belt running over a drive pulley. The motor pulls the belt, creating a tension differential: T 1 (Tight Side): The tension pulling the loaded belt toward the drive pulley. This is the highest tension point in the system. ...
To link Solid Edge variables to Microsoft Excel, we can do so by entering a formula in the variables table or by using VBA code. Advertisement In this post, I would like to show how easy it is to make it using the variables table. You can use the Variable Table to define and edit functional relationships between the dimensions of a design in a familiar spreadsheet format. The Variable Table is accessed with the Variables command on the Tools menu (or the Tools tab > Variables group in modern versions). There are two types of variables: dimensions displayed in the design and variables you create directly in the Variable Table. Dimension variables directly control elements of a design. Variables that you create cannot directly control the design but can drive dimension variables. A user variable must be set equal to a value or mathematical expression; for example, PI = 3.14159. Let's begin... 1. Create the Mechanism Sketch ...