TORQUE - For load simulation, torque limiting and similar applications, torque is already known.
For web handling, torque must be calculated. First determine the desired tension in your web (wire, fabric, film etc.) Calculate the required torque :
TORQUE (lb.-in) = TENSION (lbs.) x ROLL DIA. (inches) x 0.5
Use the Full Roll Diameter for calculating the maximum torque needed
For applications with the web running over a pulley or between nip rollers (pinch rollers), use the pulley diameter as the roll diameter in the formula above.Always be conservative - select the next larger model if the application requires nearly the rated torque
RPM - RPM must be less than the maximum allowable.
For load simulation, torque limiting and similar applications, RPM is already known.
For web handling, usually linear speed (Web Speed) is known, and RPM must be calculated. Calculate RPM :
RPM = 3.8 x WEB SPEED (feet per minute) / ROLL DIAMETER (inches)
Use the Full Roll Diameter to determine the slowest speed. Use the Core Diameter (empty spool diameter), to determine the fastest speed. For applications with the web running over a pulley or between nip rollers (pinch rollers), use the pulley diameter as the roll diameter.
SLIP (Thermal) HEAT DISSIPATION - Slip torque produces heat. The model must be physically large enough to not overheat.
For any application, calculate heat input:
HEAT (watts) = TORQUE (lb.-in.) x RPM x 0.012
For unwinding applications - This simpler formula gives the same answer:
HEAT (watts) = WEB TENSION (lbs.) x WEB SPEED (feet/minute) / 44
DUTY CYCLE - The average heat input must be below the brake's heat dissipation rating. If the motion is intermittent, use the average speed for thermal calculations.