Overhung Load Formula
Overhung load is the radial load applied outside or near a bearing span, often from a belt, chain, pulley, sprocket or gear.
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Torque to tangential load
F_t = 2 * T / D
Belt or chain load
The bearing sees the vector effect of tight-side and slack-side tension, not just transmitted tangential force.
Why location matters
Moving the pulley farther from the bearing increases bending moment even if belt pull stays the same.
Related pages
- Overhung load calculator - calculate radial load and bearing reactions.
- Shaft torsion calculator - check stress and twist.
- Bearing load calculator - combine radial and axial loads.
- Belt tension calculator - estimate belt side tensions.