Drag Conveyor Calculator
Chain and flight sizing from capacity and material.
Inputs
t/hr
mm
mm
m
m
kg/m³
%
Results
Chain speed
0.12 m/s
Actual capacity
30 t/hr
Total chain pull7,534 N
Motor power1.03 kW
Motor power1.38 HP
Min chain breaking strength60.3 kN
Material load72 kg/m
Flight spacing600 mm
Total flights68
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter required capacity in tons per hour and conveyor length in feet.
- Set chain speed and material bulk density.
- Input trough width and chain strand configuration.
- Review material cross-sectional area, required chain pull, and drive horsepower.
- Use chain pull and HP to select chain class and drive motor.
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