Sparks DURA-DRIVE PLUS - HP Calculation-Slider Bed Conveyor

Horsepower Calculation-Slider Bed Conveyor

Instructions

1. Enter values in the "Enter Value" column.
2. If you do not know a value, and a default value is given, you do not have to enter a value.
3. If you do not know a value, and no default is given, you may enter a value on one of the option lines.
4. You must enter values for "A", "B", "C" (select one option) and "F".
5. Press the "Calculate" button to compute the recommended horsepower.

NOTE:
Skirt board rubber, belt scrapers, and belt cleaners are devices which can have a significant effect on the outcome of your horsepower calculation. For proper service factor adjustment, please contact a Sparks Belting Company Branch location. (See "Contact Us")

Input	Description	Enter Value	Default Value
A	Conveyor width (in.)		-
B	Conveyor length (ft.)		-
C Choose 1 option	Option 1: Load (lbs./lineal ft.)		-
	Option 2: Total wt. of load		-
	Option 3: Tons per hour		-
D	Belt wt. (lbs./sq. ft.)		1.00
E	Belt coef. friction (Ultra-line=0.25, Domestic=0.35, Volta=0.45)		0.35
F	Conveyor speed (fpm)		-
G Choose 1 option	Option 1: Incline (ft.)		0.00
	Option 2: Incline (deg.)		-
H	Service factor (see chart)		1.50