ISO 5048:1989
Continuous mechanical handling equipment; belt conveyors with carrying idlers; calculation of operating power and tensile forces

Standard No.

ISO 5048:1989

Release Date

1989

Published By

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

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ISO 5048:1989

Scope

Specifies methods for the calculation of the operating power requirements on the driving pulley of a belt conveyor, and of the tensile forces exerted on the belt. Applies to belt conveyors with carrying idlers. Lays down the definitions, symbols and units etc. and defines the resistances to motion of belt conveyor, the driving force and power requirements and the capacity and cross-section of a conveyor with a smooth patternless belt.

ISO 5048:1989 history

• 1989 ISO 5048:1989 Continuous mechanical handling equipment; belt conveyors with carrying idlers; calculation of operating power and tensile forces
• 1979 ISO 5048:1979 Continuous mechanical handling equipment — Belt conveyors with carrying idlers — Calculation of operating power and tensile forces