Conveyor Drive Calculator

Size hydraulic motor torque and flow for belt conveyor drive systems

Input Parameters

Results

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Belt Tension
lb
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Drive Torque
ft-lb
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Motor Displacement
cu in/rev
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Flow Required
gpm

Reference

Belt tension = friction + gravity component + slack side Friction coefficient: ~0.03 for roller conveyor Drive torque = belt tension × pulley radius Motor disp = Torque(in-lb) × 2π / pressure