A finite element analysis for the design of a conveyor pulley shell

A finite element analysis of the cylindrical shell of a conveyor pulley is carried out. Deformations and stresses in the shell are calculated. The load is expanded into a Fourier series. The results obtained by the analysis are found to be in good agreement with the analytical and experimental results obtained by Lange. A parametric study is made, varying the wrap angle and belt tension. This approach is useful in the design of a conveyor pulley shell with improved accuracy. © 1990.