Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc. - Engineering Calculations
B. Incline Conveyor: Live load on incline portion multiplied by the sine of the angle of incline (see "Net Lift Chart"). II. BELT OR CHAIN WEIGHT: A. Belt Driven Conveyor: Belt weight from chart below multiplied by the width of the belt multiplied by the length of the conveyor for the weight of both the carrying belt and the return belt.