Electric Motor Driving Speed Reduction (Gear, Belt, or Chain ) Calculator

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Use this calculator to determine the torque and force to drive gears, belt, or chain mechanical systems.

To see the equations behind this calculator:

Electric Motor Driving Speed Reduction (Gear, Belt, or Chain ) Equations


Design Variables
Load inertia, (WKL)2 lb-ft2 =
Reduction ratio (Rr) =
Time to Accelerate (t) seconds=
Change speed of shaft, (ΔN) rpm =
Results
Load Inertia (WK2) lb - ft2 =
Required Torque (T) lb-ft =