Belt Length Calculator

The Belt Length Calculator solves for either belt length or center distance between two pulleys.

To calculate belt length or center distance:

1. Select the Belt Length Calculator command from the appropriate menu:

●    Architect workspace: AEC > Machine Design > Belt Length Calculator 

●    Landmark workspace: Landmark > Machine Design > Belt Length Calculator 

●    Spotlight workspace: Spotlight > Machine Design > Belt Length Calculator 

The Belt Length Calculator dialog box opens.

►    Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Find	Select whether to calculate the Belt Length or the Center Distance between pulleys
(1) Diameter	Enter the first pitch diameter
(2) Diameter	Enter the second pitch diameter
(3) Center Distance	If calculating the belt length, enter the Center Distance
Belt Length	If calculating the center distance, enter the Belt Length
Place data on drawing	Places the calculated data on the drawing

2. Enter the known values, and then click Solve.

The belt length or center distance value displays.

If the center distance value is unknown, leave the field blank, and then click Solve. The minimum distance is displayed. Click Solve again to solve for the belt length based on the minimum center distance.

3. Click Close to exit the calculator.

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