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J joule, Newton-meter, Nm. n rotal.ion speed RPM

k kilo (prefix), "one thousand" N Newton,0.2248 lbf;
kg kilogram, 2.2046 lb (mass) 1 lbf : 4.448N
kw kilowatt, 1.341 hp number
I lcngth of belt p pressurc, pitch
1b pound; P" prcssure normal to surface
1 lb (force) : 4.4482 N P force or load
1 lb (mass) = 0.4536 kB Pa Pascal, 1 N/m2
m meter,39.370 in. r radius

Belts, Clutches, Brokes, m milli (prefix),"one

thousandth"
R
T
reactive force
torque
mm millimeter, 0'03937 in. T1 Iorcc in tight side
ond Choins M
M
mega (prefix), "one miliion"
moment,
T2
v
force in slack side
velocity
1 in. lb = 113 Nmm
w watt, 1 Nm/sec or 1 J/sec
Ml moment due to friction
d (alpha) angle of contact
force
6 (delta) wear
M,, moment due to normal
Uclts, clutches, brakes, aod chains are examples of machine elements that employ 6n wear normal to surface
force
frictio-u as a useful agent. A belt provides a c,onvqnieu! means for transferriag power p (mu) coefficient of friction
from one s!a& to another. Belts are frequentbr nJggssgry to rplgc_e the higher rota- t,,t "i Mt
Mr. f6rce peaks to $!!,l;r9-
MPa megaPascal' 1 N/mmr (, (psi) half angle of contact for
tive speeds of electric motors to the lower vqjues required by mechanical equip-
or 145 Psi belt
ment. Clutches are required when shafts'must be frequently connected and
.. disconnectcd.The functiorr of the brake is to turn mechanical energy into heat. The
i design offrictional devices is subject to unssrlalqligs in the value of the coefficieur ,-l V.BELTS
, of friction that must necessarily be used. Chains provide a qgBvg,olent and effective belts are
l

The rayon and rubber V-belt is rvidely.lsed for power ir-ansmission !v9[ ii
means for transferring power between parallel shafts, the high-capacity
made in two series: the standard V-belt shown in Fig. 6-1(a) and
The following is a list of variables, abbreviations, and prg$e,s relevant to this
chapter:
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