Conveyor Safety Calculator

Guard placement and emergency stop spacing from OSHA/ANSI.

Conveyor length

Belt speed

m/s

Incline angle

Throughput

t/hr

Belt width

Number of pulleys

Walkways both sides

Head pulley diameter

Tab to move between fields

Emergency stops required

Nip point guards needed

E-stop spacing20 m

Guard extension from nip914 mm

Stopping distance7.25 m

Stopping time5.4 s

Backstop torque1,397.1 N·m

Pull cord length200 m

Belt drift switches5

Min overhead clearance2,000 mm

Lift Height8.72

Needs Zero Speed Switch1

Guard Cost Estimate$12,600

How to Use This Calculator

Enter conveyor belt speed and access guard-to-belt clearance dimensions.
Set nip point distance and emergency stop response time.
Input number of access points and conveyor length.
Review safety compliance scores and required stopping distance.
Use flagged deficiencies to prioritize guarding upgrades and meet OSHA 1910.217 requirements.

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