How To Calculate Required Belt Pull and Power on Roller-Supported Conveyors – Metric Version

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HOW TO CALCULATE CONVEYOR BELT PULL AND REQUIRED POWER

This video explains how to calculate belt pull to move discreet packages on a conveyor.  It also explains how to convert required belt pull into required conveyor drive power.  Use this video in conjunction with our growing library of tutorials on how to design and maintain bulk handling belt conveyors.

This video explains how to calculate belt pull and required power to move discreet packages on roller-supported belt conveyors, using metric units.

Required Power = Belt Pull x Belt Speed