B2 i-iv & 1_27 3/9/99 9:56 AM Page B2—24

TM

DRIVE SELECTION – CLASSICAL BELTS

Using Pre-Engineered Drive Selection Tables

Standard Motor Speed – Reduction or 1:1 Ratio Drives

Example: A 30 HP 1750 RPM NEMA B motor driving a piston pump operating at 500 RPM, 24 hours a day.
Motor shaft is 1-7/8” diameter, Pump shaft is 2-1/4” diameter, center distance between shafts is 33”.

Procedure Example
Step #1: Calculate the Design Horsepower Service Factor = 1.4
DHP = DriveR HP x service factor (page B2–21) DHP = 30 HP x 1.4 SF = 42

Step #2: Choose the Belt Cross Section 42 DHP and 1750 RPM falls in the B section
Reference chart (page B2–22)

Step #3: Check NEMA recommended Minimum Motor NEMA minimum O.D. for a 30 HP 1750 RPM
Sheave Outside Diameter (page B2–22) motor is 5.2 inches

Step #4: Calculate Speed Ratio Speed Ratio = 1750 RPM / 500 RPM = 3.5
Speed Ratio = DriveR RPM / DriveN RPM

Step #5: In the Drive Selection Tables corresponding to the Lines 416 (page B2–62) is a 3.51 ratio.
correct belt section, locate the drive line with the The driver used here is larger than the
same ratio. In the event of multiple lines, drives NEMA recommended minimum.
using larger diameters are usually more economical.

Step #6: Note the following information from the drive line: From line 416
DriveR sheave diameter DriveR DD = 5.4
DriveN sheave diameter DriveN DD = 20.0
Actual RPM - Under the corresponding motor RPM DriveN speed = 498 RPM when DriveR @ 1750 RPM
HP Rating Per Belt - Under the corresponding motor RPM HP Per Belt = 10.41 HP using BX belt
Select the desired CD - To the right of the RPM and HP with DriveR @ 1750 RPM
Arc-Length Correction Factor - Bold type above / below CD CD = 32.6”
Belt Length - Column header above Selected CD Arc Length Correction Factor = .97
BX105

Step #7: Calculate corrected HP per Belt CHP = 10.41 x .97 = 10.09
CHP = HP per Belt x Arc Length Correction Factor

Step #8: Determine number of belts required NOB = 42 DHP / 10.09 CHP = 4.16 • use 5 belts
NOB = Design HP / CHP

Step #9: Check for Dynamic Balance Recommendations OK as Standard - 5.4 x 5B static balance good
Reference Chart (page B2–B) to 3250 RPM
OK as Standard - 20.0 x 5B static balance good
to 1730 RPM

Step #10: Specify Drive Components Item Product No. Ref. Page
Reference Component Dimensional pages for DR - 5.4 x 5B sheave 545B (B2–4)
Product Number - SK Bushing for
1-7/8” bore SK178 (A1–5)
DN - 20.0 x 5B sheave 2005B (B2–4)
- E Bushing for
2-1/4” bore E214 (A1–5)
Belts - Qty. of 5 belts BX105 (B2–17)

B2—24
B2 i-iv & 1_27 3/9/99 9:56 AM Page B2—25

TM

DRIVE SELECTION – CLASSICAL BELTS

Using Drive Selection Tables and HP Rating Tables

Speeds Other than Common Motor Speeds and Speed-Up Applications

Example: A 100 HP 1000 RPM internal combustion engine driving a generator operating at 1860 RPM, 3 hours a day.
Motor shaft is 2” diameter, Pump shaft is 1-7/8” diameter, center distance between shafts is 40”.

Procedure Example
Step #1: Calculate the Design Horsepower Service Factor = 1.1
DHP = DriveR HP x service factor (page B2–22) DHP = 100 HP x 1.1 = 110
Step #2: Choose the Belt Cross Section 110 DHP and 1000 RPM falls in the C section
Reference chart (page B2–22)
Step #3: Check NEMA recommended Minimum Motor Does Not Apply - DriveR not NEMA Motor
Sheave Outside Diameter (page B2–22)
Step #4: Calculate Speed Ratio Speed Ratio = 1860 RPM / 1000 RPM = 1.86
Speed Ratio = Faster RPM / Slower RPM
Step #5: In the Drive Selection Tables corresponding to the Line 105 is a 1.86 ratio.
correct belt section, locate the drive line with the Due to the application being a speed-up drive the
same ratio. In the event of multiple lines, drives DriveR and DriveN sheave are reversed in the table.
using larger diameters are usually more economical. Actual RPM = 1000 DriveR RPM x 1.86
= 1860 DriveN RPM
Step #6: Note the following information from the drive line: From line 105
DriveR sheave diameter DriveR DD = 18.0
DriveN sheave diameter DriveN DD = 9.5
Select the desired CD - On the right hand page CD = 39.6”
Arc-Length Correction Factor - Bold type above / below CD Arc Length Correction Factor = .94
Belt Length - Column header above Selected CD CP120
Step #7: In the HP Rating Tables, following the Drive Selection CP HP Rating Tables (page B2–00)
Tables, locate the HP per Belt under the correct Belt 9.5 diameter sheave @ 1860 RPM - HP/Belt = 21.5
Section. (Use Small Sheave Diameter and RPM)
Step #8: Calculate corrected HP per Belt
Add on for ratio is found to the right of the HP Rating Tables Add on for 1.86 ratio = 2.10
CHP = (HP per Belt + Add on) x Arc Length Correction CHP = (21.5 + 2.10) x .94 = 22.18
Factor
Step #9: Determine number of belts required
NOB = Design HP / CHP NOB = 110 DHP / 22.18 CHP = 4.95 • use 5 belts
Step #10: Check for Dynamic Balance Recommendations OK as Standard - 9.5 x 5C static balance
Reference Chart (page B2–B) good to 2140 RPM
OK as Standard - 18.0 x 5C static balance
good to 1570 RPM
Step #11: Stock cast iron parts are good to 6500 FPM 18.0 DD = 18.4 OD
If operating faster MTO ductile iron is required FPM = 18.4 x 1000 x .262 = 4820 FPM
FPM = diameter (in.) x RPM x .262 Stock cast iron parts are OK

Step #12: Specify Drive Components Item Product No. Ref. Page
Reference Component Dimensional pages for DR - 18.0 x 5C sheave 1805C (B2–7)
Product Number - E Bushing for
2” bore E2 (A1–5)
DN - 9.5 x 5C sheave 9.5 x 5C (B2–7)
- E Bushing for
1-5/8” bore SDS178 (A1–5)
Belts - Qty. of 5 belts CP120 (B2–13)

B2—25
B2 i-iv & 1_27 3/9/99 9:56 AM Page B2—26

TM

DRIVE SELECTION – NARROW BELTS

MTO Drive Design

Non-Stock Diameters
Example: A 25 HP 1160 RPM motor driving a Ball Mill operating at 750 RPM, 8 hours a day.
The motor shaft is 2-1/8”, the Mill is supplied with a 14.75 x 3B flywheel sheave mounted, the center distance is 48”.

Procedure Example
Step #1: Calculate the Design Horsepower Service Factor = 1.4
DHP = DriveR HP x service factor (page B2–21) DHP = 25 HP x 1.4 = 35

Step #2: Choose the Belt Cross Section 35 DHP and 1160 RPM intersect in the B section
Reference chart (page B2–22) This agrees with the sheave supplied with the mill

Step #3: Check NEMA recommended Minimum Motor Minimum O.D. for a 25 HP 1160 RPM
Sheave Outside Diameter (page B2–22) motor is 6.0 inches

Step #4: Calculate Speed Ratio Speed Ratio = 1160 RPM / 750 RPM = 1.55
Speed Ratio = Faster RPM / Slower RPM

Step #5: Use the Ratio and any diameter limits or known 14.75 DD Known DriveN Sheave = 15.11 PD
sheaves to determine the diameters of DriveR and 15.11 PD DriveN Sheave / 1.55 Ratio = 9.75 PD DriveR Sheave
DriveN. Try to utilize stock parts when possible. Use Stock 94 DD stock sheave = 9.76 PD

Step #6: Using the diameter of the sheave the actual ratio Actual Ratio = 15.11 PD DriveN / 9.76 PD DriveR = 1.55
and speed can be calculated. Actual RPM = 1160 RPM DriveR / 1.55 = 748 RPM DriveN

Step #7: Calculate Belt Length to determine the closest stock BL = 2 x 48 + 1.57 x (14.75 + 9.4) + [(14.75 – 9.4)2 / (4 x 48)]
belt. Then calculate the actual CD using the stock belt. BL = 134.1 • use a BP133 Belt
(Formulas on page B2–23) A = 134.8 – 1.57 x (14.75 + 9.4) = 96.88
CD = 1/2 x [96.88 – .03 x (14.75 – 9.4)] = 48.4”

Step #8: Find the AC and LC correction factors. AC factor = .985

(page B2–23) LC factor for BP133 belts = 1.08

Step #9: In the HP Rating Tables, following the Drive Selection BP HP rating tables (page B2–00)
Tables, locate the HP per Belt under the correct Belt 9.4 diameter @ 1160 RPM – HP / Belt = 13.0
Section. (Use Small Sheave Diameter and RPM)

Step #10: Calculate corrected HP per Belt

Add on for ratio is found to the right of the HP Rating Tables Add on for 1.55 ratio = .57
CHP = (HP per Belt + Add on) x AC x LC CHP = (13.0 + .57) x .985 x 1.08 = 14.44

Step #11: Determine number of belts required

NOB = Design HP / CHP NOB = 35 DHP / 14.44 CHP = 2.42 • use 3 belts

Step #12: Check for Dynamic Balance Recommendations OK as Standard - 9.4 x 3B static balance good to 3160 RPM
Reference Chart (page B2–B) OK as Standard - 14.75 x 3B static balance good to 2500 RPM

Step #13: Stock cast iron parts are good to 6500 FPM. FPM = 9.75 x 1160 x .262 = 2963 FPM
If operating faster MTO ductile iron is required. Standard Cast Iron Parts are OK
FPM = diameter (in.) x RPM x .262

Step #14: Specify Drive Components Item Product No. Ref. Page
Reference Component Dimensional pages for DR - 9.4 x 3B sheave 943B (B2–3)
Product Number - SK Bushing for 2-1/8” bore SK218 (A1–5)
DN - Existing 14.75 x 3B sheave
Belts - Qty. of 3 belts 3BP133 (B2–13)

B2—26
B2 i-iv & 1_27 3/9/99 9:56 AM Page B2—21

TM

DRIVE SELECTION – CLASSICAL BELTS

1. Determine DESIGN HORSEPOWER

DESIGN HORSEPOWER = DriveR HP x Service Factor (See below)

SERVICE FACTORS
DRIVER
AC Normal Torque Electric Motor AC High Torque Electric Motor
(NEMA Design A-B) See Note 2 (NEMA Design C-D) See Note 3
DRIVEN MACHINE Intermittent Normal Continuous Intermittent Normal Continuous
See Note 1 Service Service Service Service Service Service
See Note 4 See Note 5 See Note 6 See Note 4 See Note 5 See Note 6

Agitators for Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Blowers and Exhausters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Centrifugal Pumps and Compressors . . . . . 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.3
Conveyors (Light Duty) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fans (up to 10 H.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt Conveyors for Sand, Grain, etc. . . . . .
Fans (over 10 H.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laundry Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Machine Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4
Mixers (Dough). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positive Displacement Rotary Pumps. . . . .
Printing Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Punches-Presses-Shears See Note 1 . . . . . . .
Revolving and Vibrating Screens . . . . . . . .
Blowers (Positive Displacement) . . . . . . . .
Brick Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compressors (Piston) See Note 1 . . . . . . . . .
Conveyors (Drag-Pan-Screw) . . . . . . . . . .
Elevators (Bucket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exciters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6
Hammer Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Mill Beaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pulverizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pumps (Piston). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saw Mill and Woodworking Machinery . . .
Textile Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crushers (Giratory-Jaw-Roll) See Note 1 . . . .
Mills (Ball-Rod-Tube) See Note 1. . . . . . . . . . 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8
Hoists See Note 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rubber Calenders-Extruders-Mills See Note 1

Note 1 The Driven Machines listed above are representative samples only. Note 4 Intermittent Service refers to 3–5 hours of daily or seasonal operation.
When one of the sheaves of the drive is used as a flywheel to reduce Note 5 Normal Service indicates 8–10 hours of daily operation.
speed fluctuations and equalize the energy exerted at the shaft or for
applications involving impact or jam loads specially constructed sheaves Note 6 Continuous Service refers to 16–24 hours of daily operation.
may be required. Consult the manufacturer. Note 7 If idlers are used, add the following to the service factor.
Note 2 Included under this heading are the following electric motors: Idler on slack side (inside) None
Synchronous and Squirrel Cage AC Normal Torque, AC Split Phase, DC Idler on slack side (outside) 0.1
Shunt Wound and Internal Combustion Engines. Idler on tight side (inside) 0.1
Note 3 Included under this heading are the following electric motors: AC High Idler on tight side (outside) 0.2
Torque, AC Hi-Slip, AC Repulsion, Induction, AC Single Phase Series
Wound, AC Slip Ring and DC Compound Wound.

B2—21
B2 i-iv & 1_27 3/9/99 9:56 AM Page B2—22

TM

DRIVE SELECTION – CLASSICAL BELTS

2. Select BELT CROSS SECTION using chart below.

10,000

8000
Refer to Factory
6000
5000
4000
RPM OF FASTER SHAFT

3500 RPM
3000

2000
1750 RPM
X
1160 RPM
-A

1000
P

X
A

800
-B
P
600

X
B

-C
500

P
400

X
-D
300

P
D
200

100
3

5
6

8
10

20

30

40

50
60

80
100

200

300

400

500

600
800
1000

1300
DESIGN HORSEPOWER

3. If using a 60 HZ electric motor, Note the Minimum Motor Sheave Outside Diameter recommended by NEMA.

Motor MOTOR RPM

Horsepower 870 1160 1750 3500
1/2 2.2 ... ... ...
3/4 2.4 2.2 ... ...
1 2.4 2.4 2.2 ...
1-1/2 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.2
2 3.0 2.4 2.4 2.4
3 3.0 3.0 2.4 2.4
5 3.8 3.0 3.0 2.4
7-1/2 4.4 3.8 3.0 3.0
10 4.4 4.4 3.8 3.0
15 5.2 4.4 4.4 3.8
20 6.0 5.2 4.4 4.4
25 6.8 6.0 4.4 4.4
30 6.8 6.8 5.2 ...
40 8.2 6.8 6.0 ...
50 8.4 8.2 6.8 ...
60 10.0 8.2 7.4 ...
75 10.0 10.0 8.6 ...
100 12.0 10.0 8.6 ...
125 ... 12.0 10.5 ...
150 ... ... 10.5 ...
200 ... ... 13.2 ...
250 ... ... ... ...
300 ... ... ... ...

B2—22
B2 i-iv & 1_27 3/9/99 9:56 AM Page B2—23

TM

DRIVE SELECTION – CLASSICAL BELTS

• BELT LENGTH = 2 x C + 1.57 x (D + d) + [ (D – d) 2 / (4 x C) ]

• CENTER DISTANCE = 1/2 x [ A – h x (D – d) ]
WHERE:
C = Center Distance (in.) D = O.D. of larger sheave (in.)
L = Belt Length (in.) d = O.D. of smaller sheave (in.)
A = L – 1.57 x (D + d) h = Factor from chart below

D–d D–d D–d D–d

h h h h
A A A A
0.00 0.00 0.16 0.08 0.30 0.16 0.43 0.24
0.02 0.01 0.18 0.09 0.32 0.17 0.44 0.25
0.04 0.02 0.20 0.10 0.34 0.18 0.46 0.26
0.06 0.03 0.21 0.11 0.35 0.19 0.47 0.27
0.08 0.04 0.23 0.12 0.37 0.20 0.48 0.28
0.10 0.05 0.25 0.13 0.39 0.21 0.50 0.29
0.12 0.06 0.27 0.14 0.40 0.22 0.51 0.30
0.14 0.07 0.29 0.15 0.41 0.23 ... ...

AC FACTORS LC FACTORS
D–d Factor D–d Factor Correction Correction Correction Correction
Belt Factor Belt Factor Belt Factor Belt Factor
C Ac C Ac No. No. No. No.
Lc Lc Lc Lc
0.000 1.000 0.750 0.879
0.025 0.997 0.775 0.874 A26 .81 B35 .81 C51 .80 D120 .86
0.050 0.994 0.800 0.869 A31 .84 B38 .83 C60 .82 D128 .87
0.075 0.990 0.825 0.864 A35 .87 B42 .85 C68 .85 D144 .90
0.100 0.987 0.850 0.858 A38 .88 B46 .87 C75 .87 D158 .91
A42 .90 B51 .89 C81 .89 D162 .92
0.125 0.983 0.875 0.852
0.150 0.980 0.900 0.847 A46 .92 B55 .90 C85 .90 D173 .93
0.175 0.977 0.925 0.841 A51 .94 B60 .92 C90 .91 D180 .94
0.200 0.973 0.950 0.835 A55 .96 B68 .95 C96 .92 D195 .96
0.225 0.969 0.975 0.829 A60 .98 B75 .97 C105 .94 D210 .96
0.250 0.966 1.000 0.823 A68 1.00 B81 .98 C112 .95 D240 1.00
0.275 0.962 1.025 0.816
0.300 0.958 1.050 0.810 A75 1.02 B85 .99 C120 .97 D270 1.03
0.325 0.954 1.075 0.803 A80 1.04 B90 1.00 C128 .98 D300 1.05
0.350 0.951 1.100 0.796 A85 1.05 B97 1.02 C136 .99 D330 1.07
A90 1.06 B105 1.04 C144 1.00 D360 1.09
0.375 0.947 1.125 0.789
A96 1.08 B112 1.05 C158 1.02 D390 1.11
0.400 0.943 1.150 0.782
0.425 0.939 1.175 0.774
A105 1.10 B120 1.07 C162 1.03 D420 1.12
0.450 0.935 1.200 0.767
A112 1.11 B128 1.08 C173 1.04 D480 1.16
0.475 0.930 1.225 0.759
A120 1.13 B136 1.09 C180 1.05 D540 1.18
0.500 0.926 1.250 0.751 A128 1.14 B144 1.11 C195 1.07 D600 1.20
0.525 0.922 1.275 0.742 B158 1.13 C210 1.08
0.550 0.917 1.300 0.734
0.575 0.913 1.325 0.725 B173 1.15 C240 1.11
0.600 0.908 1.350 0.716 B180 1.16 C270 1.14
0.625 0.904 1.375 0.706 B195 1.18 C300 1.16
0.650 0.899 1.400 0.697 B210 1.19 C360 1.21
0.675 0.894 1.425 0.687 B240 1.22 C390 1.23
0.700 0.889
0.725 0.884 B270 1.25 C420 1.24
B300 1.27

B2—23
B2 i-iv & 1_27 3/9/99 9:55 AM Page B2—iv

TM

BALANCING STANDARDS

This nomograph shows the maximum speed limit (in rpm) for a standard statically balanced sheave of a given diameter and face
width. To exceed this speed limit, the sheave should also be dynamically balanced.
To use, lay a straight-edge between diameter and face width. Read maximum rpm recommended for standard balance where edge
crosses slanted line. For faster speeds, dynamic balancing is recommended.
Example: If a 20 in. diameter x 10 in. face width sheave runs faster than 1100 rpm, dynamic balancing is recommended.

64
NO. OF GROOVES
60
A B C D

55

50
36
32
28 18
45
500 24 16
20 14
18
18 12
40 600 16
640 16
14 10
700 14 18
725 9
16 12
12 8
800 18
35 14 10 7
860 10 16
900 12 9
960 9 14 6
11 8
1000 10
8
FACE WIDTH IN INCHES
30 12 7 5
7 9
28 1100
10 6
1200 8
26 1160 6 4
9
7
DIAMETER IN INCHES

5
24 8
1400 5
22 1460 6 3
1600 4.5 7 4
20
1750 4 5
1800 6
18
2000 3.5 3
16 2
2200 5 4
2400 3
14
2600
2800 4
12 3
2900 2.5
3000 2
10
3400
9 3500
3800
2 3
8
4200
7
4400 2 1
6
4600
5 5000
1.5
4
A B C D
MAXIMUM RPM RECOMMENDED BELT SECTION
FOR STANDARD BALANCE
B2—B