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  1. CavemanJones

    Sprocket strengths?

    Has anyone found information on roller chain sprocket strengths? I look in my browning book and it has a list of HP ratings per revolutions per min. However this information seems a little skewed. On a 60p chain it says at 50 RPMs i need a 45T sprocket to put 3 hp into it. Is that right? Anyone...
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    Torque to load in conveyor application

    Hello guys, i have a question reguarding my resulting force on a shaft that a motor is driving. See attachment for clarification. My issue is calculating the total load. I would then use that determined load and use it in a beam calc between the bearings. Static - Lets say my arm for my motor...
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    SImple conveyor supporting question

    Hello guys, My company uses V guides on short conveyors and they have been bending a v guide plate and bending vendors seem to have trouble getting them perfectly flat. So we would use a jack screw from bottom on a bar to level it off. We are trying to eliminate the extra support and screw...
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    Sprocket Teeth engagement

    Hello all, Does anyone know if there is a formula for calculating chain wrap on a sprocket based off of speed/force? I am certain there is, but I have looked and couldn't find a sure shot answer. Can anyone help with this? Thanks, Josh

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