MACHINE FRICTION OF BELTS APPARATUS

MECHANICS / MACHINE FRICTION OF BELTS APPARATUS

Specification: 

•  Observes the relationship between the tensions in the two sides of a belt; assess the differences between vee, rope and flat belts; determines coefficient of friction between pulley and the three belt sections; investigate the effect of angle of lap.
•  The wall mounted apparatus consists of a pulley, 3 belts and 2 load hangers. Pulley graduated in 15 degree intervals.
•  The aluminum alloy pulley of approx. 150mm diameter has machined grooves to suit the three belts.
•  The three belts are vee, rope and flat.
•  Set of weights.
•  An Instruction manual for student and lecturer supplied.
•  Dimensions and Weight (excluding set of weights): 230 x 150 x 280 mm, 10 kg (approx).