Tension Relation of Vee Belt Equation

V and Flat Belt Design and Engineering Data

Equation for V Belt tension relationshipbased on tension.

V Belt tension realtionship

Where:

P1 = Tension in Belt (tight)

P2 = Tension in Belt (loose)

f = Coefficient of friction (leather = .3, Rubber = .25)

Φ = Angle of contact

Β = 1/2 Groove angle