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Calculation of Load on Centre Idler Roll
Hi All, Recently moving from the O&G industry into mining, so I have never done any calcs on conveyors / idlers. I require some help with calculating the load on a centre roll of a suspended, 3 roll idler set. Doing some research, I find that using catenary action on a cable might be the best...- Volantis
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- Replies: 6
- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Calculation of Load on Centre Idler Roll
Hi All, Recently moving from the O&G industry into mining, so I have never done any calcs on conveyors / idlers. I require some help with calculating the load on a centre roll of a suspended, 3 roll idler set. The reason why I want to do this is because I notice there is significant length of...- Volantis
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- Replies: 6
- Forum: Mining engineering
