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azroy_syah
Nov 26, 2010, 03:01 AM
I would like to know how to calculate pulley diameter balancing in conveyor.if I not mistaken,rotation of pulley involve vibration.I want know how much rpm will effect vibration and how to calculate it.
ma0641
Nov 26, 2010, 02:57 PM
Hopefully the pulley isn't that unbalanced that it vibrates. If it does, replace the pulley. The bigger the pulley, the more vibration you might expect as the rotational speed increases. If the system is vibrating, I'd look for a damaged pulley first.
azroy_syah
Nov 26, 2010, 05:39 PM
Thank for your answer.I also like to know how much revolution will it take before vibration happen.any formula to calculate it.thanks.
ma0641
Nov 27, 2010, 06:33 AM
Vibration is a result of rotational imbalance. It could be due to a bad bearing, a misshapen pulley. A damaged pulley or other factors. You cannot predict vibration without knowing the mass of the imbalance, rotational speed, harmonics etc. No formula exists to my knowledge. Sorry I can't help more.
azroy_syah
Nov 28, 2010, 06:35 PM
Thanks for your answer.