Calculation methods – conveyor belts
· Belt sag y B mm Drum deflection y Tr mm Arc of contact at drive drum and idler β ° Opening angle at drive drum γ ° Incline (+) or decline (–) angle of conveyor α, δ ° Elongation at fitting ε % Drive efficiency η – Density of material conveyed ρ s kg/m3 Designation Symbol Unit Terminology 2 Conveyor and processing belts