Martin Sprocket Calculation
Martin Sprocket Calculation
Martin Sprocket Calculation
Horsepower equals 33,000 foot pounds per minute, or 550 foot pounds per second. In terms of chain load and speed.
HP or HP Where T P = = = = Working Load x Ft. Per Min. 33,000 Working Load x T x P x R.P.M. 396,000 number of sprocket teeth chain pitch
SPROCKETS
Chain Working Load when the horsepower input is known and the chain working load is desired, this can be calculated as follows:
Working Load or = = HP x 33,000 Ft. Per Min. HP x 396,000 T x P x R.P.M.
Where a crank arm is used the load transmitted by the arm can be determined as follows: Crank arm Load = Driven Shaft Torque r or = ChainiWorking Load x R r
where T = number of sprocket teeth Constant K (Pitches of Chain Per Foot) PITCH K
3
32 24 19.2 16
where W = weight of chain (lbs. per ft.) S = chain sag (feet) = 2% to 3% of shaft centers approx. L = Shaft centers in feet.
.35 .92 1.64 2.76 4.16 7.08 10.36 16.20 20.40 27.40 36.30 42.00 66.50
.08 .23 .28 .41 .69 1.04 1.77 2.59 4.05 5.10 6.85 9.30 10.20 16.90
.18 .46 .82 1.38 2.08 3.54 5.18 8.10 10.20 13.70 18.20 21.00 33.40
.27 .69 1.23 2.07 3.12 5.31 7.77 12.15 15.30 20.55 27.20 31.50 50.00
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Chain Pull
The force or pull required to move a conveyor includes the pull necessary to move the weight of chain and material and the frictional resistance of the chain parts on the runways. The following formulas may be used in calculating the total chain pull. The same formula applies in the case of single or parallel strand chain conveyors, but in the case of parallel strand conveyors, the pull per chain is one-half of the gure calculated from the formula.
Total pull of chains = f H (W + P) NOTE: When lower strand of conveyor drags on runway above formula becomes f H (W + 2P).
VERTICAL CONVEYORS
Total pull of chains = f H (W + P) + V (W + P) NOTE: When lower strand of conveyor drags on runway the factor P (f H V) should be added to above formula unless V is greater than f H. H (feet) V (feet) = Horizontal projection of conveyor length. = Vertical projection of conveyor length.
W (pounds) = Weight of material handled per foot of conveyor length. P (pounds) = Weight per foot of all moving conveyor parts (single or two strand). f = Coefcient of friction of chain on runway.
Value of Coefcient F
Sliding steel on iron or steel ..............................................25% Rolling friction ...................................................................15% (If material or other than the usual chain parts are in contact with the runway, the coefcient should be increased to compensate for the added resistance.)
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SPROCKETS
Sprocket Engineering
Chain Drive Selection
Step 1: Prime Driver: Type & Description Driven Comp: Type & Description Center Distance: Maximum Step 2: Service Classication (Step I Page E-162) R.P.M. Minimum Hours/Day Nominal Rated - H.P. R.P.M.
SPROCKETS
(Include additions to basic factor) (Step II Page E-162) 00000000000000000000000 = 00000000000000000000 Service Factor H.P. Design
0000000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000000000 = 00000000000000000000 RPM Faster Shaft RPM Slower Shaft Ratio (E-172)
Step 6: From selector chart, select proper chain pitch & driver sprocket. (check Martin Catalog page E-184) A. 00000000000000000000 Chain Pitch B. 00000000000000000000 Driver Sprocket 00000000000000000000 Maximum Bore (Pages E-16 thru E-112)
Step 7: From ratio chart, select proper driven sprocket. C. 00000000000000000000 Driven Sprocket 00000000000000000000 Maximum Bore
Step 8: Check manufacturers catalog for maximum bore recommended & nal stock selection. (Pages E-16 thru E-112) Step 9: Review Horsepower table for type of lubrication required. TYPE: OR Step 10: TYPE: A 1 B 2 C 3 (Pages E-161 and E-186 thru E-192) (Pages E-191 and E-192) 0000000000000000000000000 Center Dist. (pitches)
Where: C N n A = = = = Center Dist. in pitches Number of teeth in Driven Sprocket Number of teeth in Driver Sprocket Value from table tabulated for N - n values
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