Rotating Objects (Electric Motor Driving Conveyor) in Linear Motion Torque, Force Equation and Calculator
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Use this equation and calculator to determine the the torque and force to drive material in linear motion with respect to a continuous fixed relation to a rotational drive/velocity. Such as, a material moving system or conveyor machine pulley.
Equation:
and (Moment of Inertia) for a typical material in linear motion driven by a continuous fixed relation to a rotational speed, such as a conveyor system drive pulley and wheel:
Where:
T = | Required Torque, lb-ft |
WK2 = | Total Mass Moment of Inertia of load to be accelerated lb-ft2 (See Mass Moment of inertia calculations) |
= | Change of speed, rpm |
t = | Time to accelerate the load, seconds |
W = | Weight of object, lb |
V = | Linear velocity, fpm |
N = | Rotational speed of shaft, rpm |