Calculate actual belt speed and actual center distance


A belt drive is desire to couple the motor with a mixer for processing corn syrup. The 10-hp electric motor is rated at 3550rpm and the mixer operates as close to 900 rpm as possible. Select an appropriate belt size, commercially available sheaves, and a belt for this application. Also calculate the actual belt speed and the actual center distance. the motor sheave diameter must be 4.5 inch and the sheaves should be about 40 inch apart.

Request for Solution File

Ask an Expert for Answer!!
Mechanical Engineering: Calculate actual belt speed and actual center distance
Reference No:- TGS0749756

Expected delivery within 24 Hours