technical data Synchronous Belts and Belt Sprockets Selection

Synchronous Belts correction factor

Table 1. Load correction factor Ko

Ratio of maximum load output to rated output of prime mover ≦200% 201%~249% 250%≦
Daily driving time h <3 3~10 10< <3 3~10 10< <3 3~10 10<
Load classification and
Usage examples
Smooth transmission
Examples: measuring equipment, medical equipment, mixers, etc.
1.2 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6
Transmission with some shock
Examples: injection molding machines, machine tools, conveyors, pumps, etc.
1.3 1.4 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.7
Transmission involving large shocks
Examples: robots, high-speed presses, intermittent drive conveyors, etc.
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.8

In the case of transmission involving extremely severe shock, a coefficient of 1.8 or higher may be used, so please contact us for details.

Table 2. Correction factor Ki when using an idler

Idler use position Inside outside
Loose side of belt 0 +0.1
Belt tension side +0.1 +0.2

Table 3. Acceleration correction factor Ks

Speed increase ratio Correction Factor
1以上1.25未満 0
1.25以上1.75未満 +0.2
1.75以上2.5未満 +0.3
2.5以上3.5未満 +0.4
3.5 or higher +0.5

Table 4. Start-stop frequency correction factor Ka

Number of starts and stops per day ≦10 11~100 101~999 1000≦
Relative to the rated output of the motor
Percentage of maximum output
≦200% 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
201%~249% 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
250%≦ 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.8

Table 5. Belt length correction factor KL

Type (pitch) Belt length mm
≦200 201~300 301~450 451~600 601~900 901~1300 1301~1800 1801≦
P2M 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
P3M・UP3M 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
P5M・UP5M - 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.2
P8M・UP8M - - 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
P14M・UP14M - - - - - 0.9 1.0 1.1

Table 6. Meshing correction factor Km

Number of meshing teeth of pinion Zm 6 or more 5 4
Meshing correction factor 1.0 0.7 0.5

Note: If the number of meshing teeth between the belt and pulley does not meet the following conditions, reconsider the layout.

  • - For prime mover pulleys, the meshing angle must be 120° or more and the number of meshing teeth must be 6 or more.
  • - For driven pulleys, the meshing angle must be 90° or more and the number of meshing teeth must be 6 or more.