Chain Conveyor Calculator

Chain pull and motor sizing from load and friction.

Conveyor length

Lift height

Product load per meter

kg/m

Chain speed

m/s

Number of chain strands

Chain + slat weight

kg/m

Chain friction factor

Drive efficiency

Tab to move between fields

Total chain pull

4,047 N

Motor power

1.43 kW

Chain pull per strand2,023 N

Motor power1.92 HP

Min chain breaking strength16.2 kN

Drive sprocket RPM19.3 RPM

Sprocket PCD297 mm

Drive torque707.1 N·m

Throughput54 t/hr

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the required material capacity in tons per hour.
Set conveyor length in feet and chain speed in feet per minute.
Input material bulk density and chain type.
Review chain pull force, required motor horsepower, and drive sprocket specifications.
Use outputs to select chain pitch, motor size, and drive components.

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