- How do you calculate the frequency of a belt?
- What is the correct belt tension?
- How do you measure belt tension?
How do you calculate the frequency of a belt?
We could calculate the belt pass frequency by knowing the driven shaft speed in rpm, the pitch diameter of the driven sheave and the belt length: BPF = pi*dia*speed/BL.
What is the correct belt tension?
Whack the belt with a karate chop, and if it feels firm, the drive is properly tensioned." "Press the belt with your thumb until it deflects about 1/2 in." "Tension the drive until you get a slight bow in the slack side when it is running.
How do you measure belt tension?
Belt tension is measured by plucking the belt span while holding a sensor close by. Belt tension is adjusted until the belt span frequency, or measured tension level is within manufacturer's recommendations.