Slider Bed Friction Factors

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Slider Bed Friction Factors

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Actual values are a function of the bed material, belt construction and the design. Consult the appropriate manufacturers for actual values.

Friction factor between Slider Bed and Belt

Type of Belt Surface

Poly

Metal Bed

Bare Back

 

0.30

Friction Surface

 

0.35

Rubber Covered

 

0.45

Rubber Covered with water lubrication

 

0.25

At this time, the program assumes the belt is rubber covered.

The friction factor values used by the program and for a specific file can be set in the Default Values screen.